Courses

Signs & Lines

Sharpen your decision-making and risk management skills with this hands-on course that demystifies Ontario’s traffic signage standards and empowers you to make safer, smarter choices for your municipality.

Registration Info

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April 27 – 29, 2026
Fee:
Member Rate - $1320.00
Duration:
3 days

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply Ontario Traffic Manuals 5, 6, and 11 to real-world signage and pavement marking decisions 
  • Understand how signs and lines influence driver behavior and safety 
  • Learn best practices for sign procurement, retroreflectivity, and inventory management 
  • Minimize municipal liability through compliance with Minimum Maintenance Standards 
  • Investigate collisions and assess signage effectiveness 

Course Description

Signs & Lines delivers practical, hands-on training in the use of Ontario Traffic Manuals 5, 6, and 11, equipping participants with the knowledge to make informed, defensible decisions about road signage and pavement markings. Through interactive group activities and expert-led instruction, you’ll explore how signs guide drivers, reduce risk, and support municipal liability protection. 

You’ll leave with a toolkit of best practices and a deeper understanding of how to manage signage programs that meet regulatory standards and enhance roadway safety. 

Course Details

Ideal for professionals responsible for traffic signage and pavement markings, including: 

  • Municipal decision-makers 
  • Road supervisors and forepersons 
  • Traffic operations staff 
  • Public works managers 
  • Risk and asset management personnel 
  • AORS’ Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • Engineers seeking PEO PEAK professional development hours 
  • Principles of Positive Guidance and how that Influences Driver Safety 
  • Sign materials, layout, retroreflectivity, MMS and what you need to know about a sign management program 
  • Regulatory Signs (OTM 5) 
  • Warning Signs (OTM 6) 
  • Pavement, Hazard, and Delineation Markings (OTM 11) 
  • Collision Investigations 

None 

  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Intermediate (CRS-I) designation 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Brian Anderson, Road Specialist/RSATL – Retired, Intact Public Entities – Prior to joining Intact Public Entities, Brian worked for both urban and rural municipalities as well as the Municipal Office of the Ministry of Transportation and Good Roads. Intact Public Entities assist’s client municipalities with their road safety issues. Brian’s experience in building, maintaining and managing municipal infrastructure provided a foundation for resolving road safety issues. 

“If we cannot physically protect motorists, then we have an obligation to provide motorists with information to protect themselves” Norbert Tiemann FHWA, 1972 

When proper signage and road users received the information they need when and where they need it safety is improved for everyone.   

Delta Hotel – 50 Stone Road W, Guelph ON N1G 0A9

Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 26, 2026

Rate: $209 + taxes

 

Staybridge Suite Guelph – 11 Corporate Crt., Guelph, ON N1G 5G5

Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 26, 2026

Rate: Queen Studio Suite Studio Full Kitchen $295 + taxes

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph – 35 Cowan Pl., Guelph, ON

$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)

$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)

To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the “Ontario Good Roads “rate.

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 27, 2026. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 19, 2026.