Understanding & Utilizing the MUTCD

Course Description: 

This class will take a detailed look at Parts 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This will be a great opportunity for participants to get a good understanding of the requirements of these sections.

The workshop will cover the following items in detail:
-Overview of the MUTCD
-Detailed discussion of chapters:

• Part 1. General Information
• Part 2. Signing
• Part 3. Pavement Markings
• Part 5. Traffic Control Devices for Low Volume Roads

-The class will stress understanding of the MUTCD and its principles.
-Discussion of specific work experiences regarding signing and the MUTCD will be encouraged

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Course Instructor: 

Todd Morrison, P.E., is a Technology Transfer Engineer with the Kentucky Local Technical Assistance Program, at the University of Kentucky. He retired from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet after serving in the Divisions of Construction, Maintenance and Traffic. At the Cabinet, he worked with environmental, work zone, pavement, construction and maintenance concerns as an Environmental Coordinator, Maintenance/Traffic Engineer, Resident/Construction Engineer, Area Engineer, and as a Branch Manager for Operations. Recently he served for two years as Kentucky’s Safety Circuit Rider helping local agencies identify low cost improvements to reduce crashes.

Schedule: 

Class registration is from 8:00-8:30am. The class will begin at 8:30. Lunch will be provided. We should adjourn around 4:00pm.

Who Should Attend: 

This workshop is great for Traffic Engineers, Road Designers, Construction Inspectors, Engineering Consultants, Construction Engineers, Traffic Designers, Maintenance Supervisors, Public Works Directors, and anyone else who references the MUTCD in their job.

Course Fee:

The registration fee for the workshop is $130.00 per person. All South Carolina city, county, or state employees receive a LTAP scholarship registration fee of $65.00. The fee includes course materials, break refreshments, and the noon luncheon.

This course has a maximum of 35 students, and will be capped at this number. Advanced registration is encouraged so that an accurate estimate of the number of workshop participants can be obtained. Workshops with low advanced registration will be subject to cancellation.

Payment Policy:

Payment must be received no later than 5 business days prior to the workshop. If your registration payment is not received by then, you will not be guaranteed your slot in the class.

Checks should be made payable to “Clemson University” and mailed to with the invoice number and/or a copy of your invoice to:
Clemson University
T³S
202 Hugo Dr.
Clemson, SC 29634

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel your registration more than 72 hours before a class, your registration fee will be refunded, less a $35 processing fee. If you do not cancel before the 72 hour deadline your registration fee will not be refunded. You may send a substitute in your place, provided that you have paid your registration. No-shows will not have their registration fee refunded.

If you have questions regarding workshop registration please email Kelsey Hendrikse or call 864-656-4183.