Designing Roundabouts for Sustainable Communities (Video Course)
- Course Number: C1044
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Hong Chen
- Price: $20
Course Outline
"Designing Roundabouts for Sustainable Communities" is a comprehensive course that dives into the vital role of roundabouts in shaping sustainable and livable communities. The course will emphasize the necessity of roundabouts in modern urban planning and infrastructure, exploring their various advantages over traditional intersections, including safety, efficiency, and environmental impact. Participants will gain practical knowledge on designing effective and safe roundabouts tailored for various road users, including drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. This course will combine theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies to demonstrate the impacts and advantages of roundabouts in improving traffic flow, reducing emissions, enhancing public health, and boosting the aesthetics of communities. Through this course, students will be empowered with the skills to design and implement roundabouts that contribute to building more sustainable and resilient communities.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to understand the principles of designing roundabouts for promoting walkability and smart growth;
- Be able to apply strategies to reduce pedestrian and motorist conflicts at roundabouts;
- Be able to identify key considerations for incorporating roundabouts into existing or new developments; and
- Be able to analyze case studies of successful roundabout designs for improved safety, traffic management, and community development.