Section: Overview of Inspection, Plans, Design, and Bidding (2.5 hours)
Section One: Introduction to Inspection
- Qualities & Skills of a Good Inspector
- Traffic Signal Project Flow Diagram
- Industry Standards & Design References
Section Two: Plans and Specifications Overview
- Intersection Layout
- Legends & Abbreviations
- General and Project Notes
- Signal Equipment Schedule
- Phasing Diagram
- Conductor Schedule
- Service Equipment - Wiring Diagram
- Signal Head Visibility
Section Three: Designs, Bids and Awards
- Bid Documents
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Engineer’s Estimate
- Bid Proposals & Project Schedule
- Insurance Requirement & Bonds
- Labor Laws
- Bid Award & Notice to proceed
- Payment and Cash-flow Management
Session 2: Pre-Construction Preparation and Equipment Familiarization (2.5 hours)
Section Four Pre-Construction
- Importance of the first Pre-construction Meeting
- Scheduling
- Encroachment Permit
- Staging of Materials and Personnel
- Traffic Control
- Utilities and USA
- Workers Safety
Section Five: Traffic Signal Equipment (The Nuts and Bolts)
- Materials Submittals
- Signal Poles Foundation
- Conduits and Pull Boxes
- Directional Drilling
- Traffic Signal Cabinets (Types, Foundation, and Grounding)
- Wiring and Splices (Types and Standards)
Session 3: Pedestrian, Bicycle, Communication, Finals (2.5 hours)
Section Six: Detection
- Detection Loops and Systems
- Video Detection
- Video Detection Camera Location
Section Seven: Pedestrians
- Pedestrian Push Buttons
- Pedestrian Ramps
- Pedestrian Control (CAMUTCD)
- Pedestrian Safety & Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Section Eight: Communication
- Copper
- Wireless
- Fiber
- Cellular
- Lease Lines
Section Nine: Record Keeping & Finals
- Daily Logs: What and How to Document
- Requirements for State, Federal, and Private Projects
- System Testing and Commissioning
- Turn-On Procedures and Acceptance
- Maintenance strategies
- Salvage procedures
- Integration of modern signal technologies
- Punch List Management
- Project Finalization and Handoff