Session 1 - Tuesday, September 01, 2026, 5:00PM – 6:30PM
Instructors: Tech Transfer Staff & All Instructors
- Course Introduction & Overview
- Meet Your Instructors
- California Traffic PE Exam Resources
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Getting the Most from the Course
- Q&A
Session 2 – Wednesday, September 02, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Obaid Khan
- Traffic Volumes
- Estimating Growth
- Traffic Impact Studies
- Trip Generation
- Trip Distribution
- Trip Assignments
- Traffic Models
- Pass-By Trips
- Diverted Trips
Session 3 – Thursday, September 03, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Obaid Khan
- Parking Analysis
- Parking Demand Assessment
- Parking Supply Management Strategies
- Parking Studies
- Parking Facilities and Design
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Regulation & Policies
Session 4 – Tuesday, September 08, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Joy Bhattacharya
- Data Evaluation
- Measures of Effectiveness (MOE)
- Level of Service (LOS)/Capacity Analyses:
- Vehicle LOS
- Pedestrian LOS
- Bicycle LOS
- Transit LOS
- Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT)
Session 5 – Wednesday, September 09, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Tom Mericle
- Geometric Design of Roadway & Transportation Facilities
- Introduction
- Basic Design Policies
- Geometric Design Standards
- Geometric Cross Sections
- Intersections at Grade
- Traffic Interchanges
Session 6 – Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Tom Mericle
- Speed Limits
- Speed Limit Signs and Speed Zones
- Engineering and Traffic Surveys
- Speed-Zone Surveys
- Traffic Crashes
- Techniques for Analyzing Collisions
- Collision Diagrams
- Collision Rates
- Traffic Safety Systems
- Clear Recovery Zone
- Guardrails and Barriers
- Delineation and Markers
Session 7 – Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Instructor: Joy Bhattacharya
- Traffic Signal Design
- Warrants
- Features
- Standards
- Specifications
- Layout
- Operation and Detection
- Pedestrian
Session 8 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Tom Mericle
- Traffic Control Devices
- General and Definitions
- Regulatory Signs
- Warning Signs
- Guide Signs
- Pavement Markings
- Temporary Traffic Controls
Session 9 – Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Joy Bhattacharya
- Traffic Signal Operations
- Signal Timing/Phasing
- Signal Coordination
- Traffic Index
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Benefit/Cost Evaluation
Session 10 – Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Joy Bhattacharya
- Traffic Calming
- Access Management
- Cost-Benefit Evaluation
- Travel Demand Forecasting
- Surface Transit Accommodations
Session 11 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Tom Mericle
- Bicycle Facilities
- Improvements
- Signing and Marking
- Pedestrian Facilities
- Improvements/ADA
- Signing and Marking
- School Zones
Session 12 – Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Instructors: Tech Transfer Staff & All Instructors
- Q&A (All Instructors)
- Obaid Khan
- Joy Bhattacharya
- Tom Mericle
- Course Evaluations
Traffic Engineer Exam Information and Resources
Exam Period: October 12 - 26, 2026
- Candidate Information - Traffic Engineer Examination
- 2026 Exam Schedule, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Exams
- Traffic Engineer Exam Reference List