Traffic Signal Academy – Signal Timing
When – Where
July 15, 2025
8:30am to 3:30pm
IN-PERSON ONLY
University of Tennessee – Tickle Building – Room 305
PDHs AVAILABLE
6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) can be granted for this course.
WHAT THIS IS ABOUT
A discussion on traffic signal timing objectives, benefits and characteristics will lead to the presentation of basic traffic flow principles and traffic signal timing strategies. Isolated signal timing, covering pre-timed and actuated operation will be followed by relevant information on coordinated signal timing. A step-by-step signal timing example will provide the opportunity to explore guidelines on the calculation of signal timing parameters for different modes of operation under different scenarios, covering cycle length, change and clearance intervals, vehicular and pedestrian intervals, etc. An overview of analysis procedures and signal timing tools will briefly instruct on how to evaluate signalized intersection performance.
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).