PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE

Chair:
Paul Morris
SRF Consulting
(763)475-0010
pmorris@srfconsulting.com

MnDOT Traffic Signal Design
This three day Traffic Signal Design course is designed to enable participants to obtain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and Mn/DOT standard practices related to the design of traffic signal systems within the state of Minnesota. Participants will gain the knowledge to develop a signal design plan from the preliminary stage to letting point. The instructor for the course is John Albeck, P.E. of Albeck Gerken.

NOTE: This is not a computer design or programming class.

• April 22-24th at the Metro District MnDOT Office (Cedar Ave.)- SPACE AVAILABLE

Cost is $100.00 per participant. Registration is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Please register early.

Signal and Lighting II Certification and Re-certification classes will also be offered this winter.

Go to:
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/education/index.html

and click on Technical/Certification and Re-certification Programs.

ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies
The Center for Transportation Studies conducts a broad, multidisciplinary program to coordinate and promote transportation education at the University of Minnesota.

Mn/DOT OTSO Educational Opportunities
Traffic Education is a direct service that enables the Mn/DOT Office of Traffic, Security and Operations (OTSO) to provide technical leadership to state, city, and county traffic professionals. The OTSO Traffic Education Section works closely with the Mn/DOT Traffic Engineering Organization (TEO), as well as county, city, and private traffic professionals, to identify professional continuing educational needs. Traffic education courses are developed and delivered in the following traffic engineering specialty areas: Signals, ITS, Lighting, Signing, Work Zones, and Safety.

ITE Online Learning Gateway
The ITE Online Learning Gateway has been developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers in partnership with DeakinPrime USA. Through the gateway, transportation professionals will be able to readily access affordable online continuing professional development courses from their office and/or home computers.

If you are aware of listings of Transportation Related Engineering Courses, please contact the Professional Development Committee Chair so that this listing of opportunities may be expanded.

• The PTOE, TSOS, and TOPS Credentials. See the Professional Certification Subcommittee page.
• Advanced Synchro/SimTraffic Training Opportunities.
• Other technical courses.

Subcommittees under the Professional Development Committee include:

Subcommittee	Link
Professional Certification
Outreach

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