Training
Training
Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program (TTAP)
TTAP is part of a nationwide Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) financed jointly by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and the University of Tennessee.
What TTAP offers:
- Courses and workshops are offered regularly.
- Consulting services.
- A quarterly, information-sharing newsletter.
- Online training and webinars.
- Work Zone Safety Flip Book Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance, Utility, and Incident Operations.
- Resources access to the other Local Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) websites.
Traffic Signal Academy
Traffic signal operations play an important role in the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and vehicles through our roadway systems. According to the 2012 National Traffic Signal Report Card, the overall quality of traffic signal operations in the US is not satisfactory. In particular, the report stresses the need for routine signal timing updates to keep pace with changes in population growth and traffic patterns.
The academy offers a comprehensive discussion on standards, warrants, installation and maintenance guidelines, and strategies to minimize the adverse effects of liability issues. Investing in traffic signal training, from design to operations to maintenance, demonstrates a robust commitment to continuous improvement in the nation’s transportation system.
Traffic Signal Academy can bring workshops to your location. Please contact Dr. Airton Kohls (Phone: 865-974-0298, Email: akohls@utk.edu) for more information about setting up customized sessions for your agency.
Railroad Education & Training
The University of Tennessee Center for Transportation Research has provided education and training to the railroad industry for over 30 years. The list below describes courses currently offered. CTR will develop and present customized courses to address client needs.
Courses include:
- Railroad Track Inspection and Safety Standards
- Railroad Track Inspection and Safety Standards for High Speed Rail
- Track Inspection and Safety Standards for Rail Transit Systems
- and many more!
