Course Overview
Introduces fundamentals of traffic engineering with particular reference to the urban scene. Topics include movement and storage of vehicles on road systems, driver, vehicle and traffic stream characteristics, highway and intersection capacity, intersection and parking layout, data collection techniques and traffic control.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$847.16
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Conduct numerous traffic observational studies.
- Prepare traffic control design schemes.
- Prepare traffic signal timing plans.
- Determine the capacity and level of service of a roadway or intersection.
- Determine the expected traffic impacts from land development.
- Analyze historical crash information to identify safety problems.
- Understand elements of geometric design for roadways and intersections.
- Present their findings and proposed solutions in brief oral presentations or in written
Effective as of Fall 2013
Related Programs
Introduction to Urban Traffic Engineering (CIVL 2151) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CIVL 2151 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 35703
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 35703
- $847.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2665 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tim Murphy
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course will run for a total of 12 classes. For more info please visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/ *No class on October 1, 2026*
Confirmation
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of CIVL 2151 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 85387
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 85387
- $847.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2665 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tim Murphy
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Trafficware Synchro software is provided to students on the classroom computers during the class duration. For more info please visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/
Confirmation
Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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