Traffic Signal Operations Specialist Certification Program Refresher Course

This publication describes how the installation of a traffic control signal is seen by many as the panacea to all problems at an intersection or mid-block location. Unfortunately, this is not true, traffic control signals can actually result in increased delays and crashes if they are not properly justified and designed. This refresher course: (1) discusses the purpose and application of signal control; (2) presents the basics for determining if a traffic control signal should be considered through proper application of the signal installation warrants; (3) discusses the types of signal control, either isolated or coordinated; (4) touches on needs for special users, such as the elderly and disabled; discusses traffic flow theory’ identifies performance measures; and (5) defines data needs and collection procedures. This signal installation determination will involve both engineering studies and judgment.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Butzer, George L
• Publication Date: 2007-4-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 158p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Continuing education; Education and training; Traffic data; Traffic engineering; Traffic flow; Traffic signal control systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Coordinated signals; Refresher training
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01115164
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9781933452180
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 25 2008 7:31AM