RedVector RV-10989

Transportation Engineering: Introduction to Transportation, Planning, and Funding

Transportation Engineering: Introduction to Transportation, Planning, and Funding

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10989

SME: Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
In the United States, transportation accounts for approximately 17 percent of the gross national product (GNP), and approximately 15 percent of household income is spent on transportation needs; therefore, transportation, which can be defined as the movement of people and goods, is vital to business and life in the U.S.
 
This interactive online course will discuss the structure, administration, planning, and funding of United States highway system. Topics that will be covered include an overview of the structure of the US highway system, the role of State Departments of Transportation, transportation at the local government level, the functional classification of highways, and the funding mechanisms currently in place for transportation at the federal, state, and local government levels.
 
While this is not a Florida-specific course, please be advised that the presenter will be utilizing examples from his experience as a licensed engineer in the state of Florida.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the overall framework of the administration of transportation and highways in the United States
  • Describe the structure of the United States Highway System
  • Identify the roles played by the federal government, the States, and local governments in the administration of the United States Highway System
  • Describe how roads and highways on the United States Highway System are classified based on their primary function
  • Describe how the funding for the United States Highway System is obtained and how the funds are distributed for the management of the transportation system
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE
Kwabena  Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE Photo
Kwabena Ofosu currently serves as Community Development Engineer in Titusville, Florida. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Engineering, Computer Programming and Technology, Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Engineering Mechanics, and computer applications for engineers. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, in Ghana. He earned his Master’s degree and PhD, both in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. His research areas include bridge engineering, transportation asset management, and artificial intelligence.
State Licenses
KS - Geologist (General)
LA - Geoscientist, Professional (Technical)
MN - Geoscientist (General)
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NH - Geologist (General)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NY - Engineer (General)
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NY - Geologist (General)
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PA - Geologist (General)
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Professional Geologists - AIPG - Member (General)