Mastering the skills needed to become an effective highway designer or project leader typically requires years of learning and practice. The five-day Roadway Geometry Fundamentals course accelerates this process through practical, hands-on (non-software) training.
The course tackles fundamental concepts (e.g., horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-sectional elements, roadside safety) and advanced topics, including:
- Understanding how geometric design influences safety for all users
- Applying applicable standards and guidance in design workflows
- Integrating human factors & context classification into geometric design decisions
- Evaluating & applying innovative designs, such as 2+1 configurations & alternative intersections
- Designing for complex road environments (e.g., irregular topography)
- Applying geometric design judgment to achieve desired project outcomes
Instructor-led lectures present key concepts, demonstrate design best practices for new and retrofit projects, and highlight real-world case studies. Modules conclude with review questions and real-world design problems to reinforce learning. Through group discussions, attendees collectively strengthen their decision-making abilities and professional intuition.
Please click on link below to register:
Limited space available in classes.
Deputy State Highway Engineer Jason Siwula has shared letters of support for this course, reinforcing its importance and the role it plays in advancing transportation safety, efficiency, and professional development.
KYTC STRONGLY ENCOURAGES ANYONE WHOSE WORK TOUCHES ON GEOMETRIC DESIGN TO ATTEND — from new designers to veteran reviewers and project managers. Broad participation is critical for the Cabinet to achieve key long-term goals:
- Promote safety in all decision making
- Ensure key project development staff are proficient in geometric design
- Establish and sustain design-focused communities of practice statewide
- Advance innovative and context-sensitive roadway design
If you are interested in future offerings of this course or would like more information, please contact Jeff Jasper at Jeff.Jasper@uky.edu
