Traffic Signal Academy -Detection and Advanced Operations
June 4, 2026
In Person Only
University of Tennessee
Tickle Building – Room 305
863 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916
PDHs AVAILABLE
6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) can be granted for this course.
WHAT THIS IS ABOUT
Simulation examples will illustrate the functionality of several controller parameters related to current guidelines on detection system design. The concepts of dilemma and indecision zone will be discussed and, low-speed and high-speed detection designs will be covered. A detailed presentation will illustrate the use of Volume Density settings and information on advanced controller features, as well as on video detection will be presented. Relevant guidelines and references on Traffic Signal Priority Control, Traffic Responsive Control, Adaptive Traffic Signal Control and the System Engineering Analysis will be covered. Diamond Interchange Operations will be discussed. Preemption concepts will also be covered.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All traffic signal practitioners are welcome to attend.
INSTRUCTOR
Airton Kohls, Ph.D.
Dr. Kohls is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee’s Center for Transportation Research. He holds B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He has more than 10 years practical experience in Traffic Engineering with both public and private agencies. Dr. Kohls has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the University of Tennessee Department of Civil Engineering, teaching Traffic Engineering Operations.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to schedule commitments from our instructors, the registration fee is not refundable if a registrant withdraws less than 48 hours before the workshop. If you cannot attend, you may designate a substitute participant for the workshop at no additional cost (please notify us in advance if possible).