Print this page Highway Functional Classification
Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.
Course Outline
This 4 hour course Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures will cover the highway functional classification program. The relationship between functional classification roadway geometrics and capacity will be examined. The method to determine the highway functional classification will be discussed. Further functional classification concepts such as urban and rural planning will also be discussed.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:
- Functional classification concepts;
- System continuity;
- Identifying functional classification of a roadway network;
- Ongoing maintenance of the functional classification system;
- Secondary functional classification uses;
- Partners in the functional classification such as MPOs, state DOTs and local governments;
- Future trends in functional classification;
- Defining urban and rural;
- How to define livability;
- Regional roadway types;
- How to define urban clusters;
- Best spacing of arterials;
- Color codes for classifications;
- How to define total collector mileage;
- Relationship between operating speeds and functional classifications of roadways; and
- Relationship between roadway geometrics and functional classifications of roadways.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for traffic engineers, traffic planners, government transportation planners and any persons working in the civil engineering field or anyone with an interest in Highway Functional Classification.
Benefit to Attendees
This course will cover highway functional classfication.
Course Introduction
The Highway Functional Classification is a means to identify the role of a roadway, and expectations for roadway design. A highway’s functional classification carries with it expectations of speed, capacity and relationship to existing and future land development. Functional classification is used by local governments and state department of transportations (DOTs) in order to determine eligibility for federal funds.
Course Content
This course material is based on the document “Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures,” as published on the website of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures
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Course Summary
The information presented in this course will provide the student with the knowledge that will aid in the classification of Highways.
Using good engineering judgment is always paramount in any situation. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course will aid the reader with the knowledge to be a success in Highway Functional Classification.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
United States Department of Transportation
www.dot.gov
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
www.faa.gov
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
www.fhwa.dot.gov
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
