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Course:	Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400615

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General Information

Summary:	The Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenanceis course was created from a need to understand that the congestion and delays that exist on our streets and roadways can be better managed with a thorough understanding of effective traffic signal operations and maintenance. Well maintained and operated traffic signal control projects are essential to this process. This two-day course will focus on the proper elements of a well maintained and operated traffic signal system. The course is divided into two primary parts: Traffic Signal Operations and Traffic Signal Maintenance.
Learning Outcomes:	At the end of this Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance course, you will be able to: • List the types of traffic signal maintenance classifications • Create the types of documents required for maintenance • Describe typical maintenance activities • Develop a traffic signal maintenance agreement • Design basic phasing of the intersection • Devise an appropriate data collection plan operating a signalized intersection • Calculate signal timing for both actuated and coordinated operational strategies, including pedestrian clearance intervals • Implement traffic signal timing and phasing plans
Prerequisites:	Although this is not mandatory it is suggested that you have already taken the class of Intro to Signals prior to this class.

Final Exam:	Yes

Continuing Education Credits

Miscellaneous	CEHs	Classes After		CEUs	Classes After		PDHs	Classes After

PennDOT:							14.00	04/23/13

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”
For informational purposes only:	1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
	1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction

Course Contact Information

For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:	Virginia Lawson
Phone:	(717) 346-1375
Email:	vilawson@pa.gov
For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules, locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.

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By Julie A Bradley/PennDOT On 04/23/13 At 08:03 AM	By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT On 03/24/15 At 03:11 PM