- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$830.06
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of CIVL 2151 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 85387
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 Loading
- CRN 85387
- $830.06 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | 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
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Trafficware Synchro software is provided to students on the classroom computers during the class duration. For more info please visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.