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Chapter 1: The Traffic Signal Control System: Its Pieces and How They Fit Together
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The purpose of this activity is to give you the opportunity to explore the basic reference used by practitio-
ners in this field, the
Traffic Signal Timing Manual
.
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Describe the content, scope, and organization of the
Traffic Signal Timing Manual
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Traffic Signal Timing Manual
Prepare a document that includes
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Answers to the Critical Thinking Questions
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Completed Concept Map
Your instructor will assign a reading from the
Traffic Signal Timing Manual
.
When you have completed the reading, prepare answers to the following questions:
1. What is the purpose of the
Traffic Signal Timing Manual
?
2. List each of the chapters in the manual and briefly describe the purpose of each.
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Introduction to the Traffic Signal Timing Manual