Congratulating Nine Newly Certified TATE Recipients
The Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program (TTAP) offers training courses and workshops to engineers, planners, designers, technicians, and other transportation
personnel.
While all the courses and workshops offered by TTAP are valuable resources for personal and professional development, a select few of these opportunities can lead to the Tennessee Academy of Transportation Engineering (TATE) certification. This certification, a testament to those with unwavering commitment to the field, not only sets these individuals apart in their professional journey but also opens doors to new career opportunities and professional recognition.
The TATE course requirements are set in such a way as to create a comprehensive training experience, equipping the graduates who complete the certification with the knowledge and skills needed to move them forward in their careers and also to raise the level of expertise in their organization and the transportation industry. Participants who achieve this certification must take 54 class hours and complete the following core classes:
- Geometric Design for 2-lane Roads and Streets
- Basic Traffic Studies
- Fundamentals of Traffic Control
- Traffic Flow Principles
- Highway Safety Analysis
- Introduction to Highway Capacity Analysis
Additionally, participants must demonstrate their comprehension of each topic by passing a written exam before earning TATE credit. Completing these classes takes time and commitment. In May 2024, TTAP had the honor of awarding nine TATE certifications to well-deserving individuals. These individuals, who carved time out of their work schedules to achieve this goal, stand as a testament to the dedication and excellence that the TATE certification represents.
Antoine Borden – City of Chattanooga
Peter Brown – Hamilton County Highway Department
Lyndon Bussell – City of McMinnville
Thomas Cassell – Hamilton County Development Services
Malcolm Highsmith – Town of Jonesborough
Vincent Moran – Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC
Tyler Mowery – Hamilton County Development Services
Kenneth Scott – Hamilton County Development Services
Jonathan West – City of Knoxville Transportation Engineering
The Transportation Assistance Program and the University of Tennessee Center for
Transportation Research applaud these nine TATE recipients and look forward to
training others to join the list of graduates in the future. For more information about the
TATE program or any upcoming training, visit our TTAP website.