Lesson 1Lighting and signing adjuncts: street lighting, advance signals, pedestrian refuge, markings, and school zone flashersThis part covers extra lights and signs that make signals work better, like street lights near junctions, warning signals ahead, safe walker islands, road marks, and school zone blinkers for speed control.
Intersection street lighting placementAdvance signal and warning sign coordinationPedestrian refuge islands and beaconsCrosswalk and stop bar marking standardsSchool zone flashers and timing plansLesson 2Cabling and power supply: types of power and communications cables, cable routing, jointing, earthing, and lockable enclosuresThis part deals with power and signal wires, types of cables, how to run them, join them, ground them, and use locked boxes to keep wires safe.
Service feed, breakers, and metering optionsPower cable sizing and insulation ratingsLow-voltage and communication cable typesConduit routing, pull boxes, and slackGrounding, bonding, and surge pathsLesson 3Detection technologies: inductive loops, microwave/radar, video detection, and pushbutton detectors — strengths, limitations, and placement guidanceThis part looks at ways to detect vehicles and walkers, like loops in road, radar, cameras, and buttons. It compares good and bad points, upkeep, and where to put them for sure detection without mistakes.
Inductive loop design and sawcut layoutMicrowave and radar sensor siting rulesVideo detection setup and occlusion risksPedestrian pushbutton placement and wiringDetection zone tuning and verification testsLesson 4Pedestrian and cyclist signal devices: accessible pedestrian signals (APS), countdown timers, tactile pushbuttons, and cyclist-specific aspectsThis part details walker and bike signal tools, like sound signals for blind, countdown clocks, touch buttons, and bike lights. It explains sounds, shakes, sights, where to place, and timing for safe crossing.
Accessible pedestrian signal audible featuresVibrotactile indications and locator tonesCountdown pedestrian signal display logicBicycle signal heads and detection pairingTiming for pedestrians and cyclists at crossingsLesson 5Accessibility and visibility placement: pole and pushbutton placement for sightlines, tactile surfaces, wheelchair access, and safe waiting areasThis part focuses on putting poles, lights, and buttons where everyone can see and reach easy. It covers views, touch guides, space for wheelchairs, and safe waiting spots that follow rules.
Primary and secondary signal sightline checksPushbutton reach ranges and clear floor spaceTactile paving at curb ramps and mediansAccessible waiting area width and gradingObstruction and clutter avoidance near polesLesson 6Poles, mast arms, and foundation design: selecting mast arm lengths, mounting heights, foundation depth, and wind/structural considerationsThis part covers choosing poles, arms, and bases. It explains arm length, height, base depth, and checks for wind and strength to keep steady long time.
Pole type selection and breakaway featuresMast arm length, rise, and signal placementVertical and lateral clearance requirementsFoundation depth, diameter, and rebar cagesWind loading, fatigue, and inspection cyclesLesson 7Signal head types and specifications: LED vs incandescent, aspects (3-, 4-, 5-section), sizes, and visibility criteriaThis part reviews light types like LED or old bulbs, number of lights (3,4,5), sizes, and see rules. Also shields and choices for different roads.
LED vs incandescent performance and lifespan3-, 4-, and 5-section head configurationsLens diameters, symbols, and legendsVisibility distance and cone of visionBackplates, louvers, and sun phantom controlLesson 8Controller cabinet and controller unit selection: controller families, NEMA vs local standards, cabinet heating/cooling, surge protection, and backup power optionsThis part explains choosing control boxes and units, comparing standards. Covers size, heat/cool, surge guard, wiring, and backup power for safe work in problems.
NEMA vs local controller form factorsCabinet size, layout, and door securityHeating, cooling, and ventilation optionsSurge protection and grounding strategyUPS and generator backup integration
