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V. Course Contents

The course is organized as follows:

Course Overview and Instructions:	General instructions and course outline.
Module 1:	Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule—Rule overview and provisions.
Module 2:	TMP Basics—what is a TMP; why TMP is needed; TMP process overview including the potential steps to be included in the TMP: examples from various States on TMP process.
Module 3:	TMP Coordination (includes exercise)—coordination during the TMP development and implementation process; stakeholders that should be involved during coordination; coordination issues that need to be considered; ways to achieve coordination while developing TMPs.
Module 4:	Work Zone Impacts Assessment (includes exercise)—overview of work zone impacts assessment; the types of impacts; why and when to assess impacts; a process that can be used for work zone impacts assessment.
Module 5:	TMP Strategies (includes exercise)—how to identify TMP Strategies and examples on possible TMP strategies.
Module 6:	TMP Approval and Implementation—TMP review and approval; TMP implementation and monitoring; TMP revisions; post-project evaluation.
Course Wrap-Up:	General exercise and post course assessment.

Course Overview and Instructions
Time Allocated	5 minutes
Contents	Outline for this Course Course Materials Course Instructions
Outcome	Participants will be able to: Understand how the course is presented.
Format	4 slides

Module 1
Title	Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule
Time Allocated	10-15 minutes
Contents	Overview Provisions Key Concepts Advocated
Outcome	Participants will be able to: Understand the new Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule Understand the significance of the rule in bringing positive change in work zone management and practices
Format	10 slides

Module 2
Title	TMP Basics
Time Allocated	25-30 minutes
Contents	What is a TMP? Why a TMP is Needed TMP Benefits TMPs and Significant Projects State Examples of Significant Project Criteria When to Develop a TMP Who Develops, Approves, and Implements a TMP TMP Process TMP Format TMP Implementation Costs
Outcome	Participants will be able to: Understand the basics of TMPs Learn the general steps involved in the TMP process Develop/modify their own TMP processes based on State/Agency needs
Format	26 slides

Module 3
Title	TMP Coordination (includes Exercise)
Time Allocated	10-15 minutes + Exercise
Contents	Stakeholders Internal Project Coordination Coordinating Multiple Projects Interagency Coordination Roles and Responsibilities TMP Teams Exercise
Outcome	Participants will be able to: Identify stakeholders (Utilities, Emergency providers, etc) Understand the need for coordination at different levels—within the Agency as well as interagency Identify the roles and responsibilities of Agency personnel at various stages of TMP development and implementation.
Format	14 slides

Module 4
Title	Work Zone Impacts Assessment (includes Exercise)
Time Allocated	30-35 minutes + Exercise
Contents	Overview Types of Impacts Why and When Assess Impacts Work Zone Impacts Assessment Process Exercise
Outcome	Participants will be able to: Understand the range of work zone impacts Learn how to assess the impacts of an upcoming work zone
Format	41 slides

Module 5
Title	TMP Strategies (includes Exercise)
Time Allocated	25-30 minutes + Exercise
Contents	Overview Identification of TMP Strategies Possible TMP Strategies Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP) Transportation Operations (TO) Public Information (PI) Tools Exercise
Outcome	Participants will be able to: Identify strategies to facilitate traffic flow safely through and around work zones Identify strategies to minimize or mitigate work zone safety and mobility impacts
Format	40 slides

Module 6
Title	TMP Approval and Implementation (includes Exercise)
Time Allocated	20-25 minutes + Exercise
Contents	TMP Review and Approval TMP Implementation and Monitoring TMP Revisions Post-Project Evaluation Exercise
Outcome	Participants will be able to: Understand the importance of TMP monitoring, revision, and post-project evaluation
Format	26 slides

Course Wrap-Up
Time Allocated	5-10 minutes + Exercise
Contents	General Exercise Post Course Assessment Course Feedback
Outcome	Participants will be able to: To assess how well they understand the material that was presented. Provide feedback on the course and learning experience.
Format	6 slides

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