The Illinois Section of ITE, in conjunction with the Northwestern Center for Public Safety, hosted a two-day technical workshop titled Traffic Signal Operations on August 28th and 29th. Over the course of the two days, Robert Seyfried, P.E., PTOE led the discussion regarding all things signals, including:

Traffic Signal Phasing
Phasing of Non-traditional Intersections/Interchanges
Traffic Signal Timing Principals
Actuated Control - Detector Placement, Timing Criteria and Large Area Presence Detection
Principles of Signal System Operation and Timing
HCM Applications in Signal Phasing and Timing
Signal Preemption at Intersections Near Railroad Grade Crossings
Countermeasures for Red-Light Running

The course was a rousing success and all attendees were granted 15 PDHs. A special thanks to Robert Seyfried and NUCPS for providing this valuable resource to the members of the Illinois Section of ITE and to Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways for providing a venue to host the event.

The Illinois Section received the District/Section Communications Award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers at the Joint ITE/CITE 2017 Annual Meeting and Exhibit in Toronto, ON, Canada. Click below to see the official press release below from ITE International .

ILLINOIS SECTION WINS DISTRICT/SECTION COMMUNICATION AWARD

"The Illinois Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers prides itself on remaining connected to its membership. The Section continuously seeks ways to improve its communication methods by employing methods that are commonly used throughout the transportation industry, while also looking for ways to remain current. This is especially important when effectively communicating with the Section’s younger members."

Thank you to ILITE President John Wirtz and ILITE Past President Tracy Shandor for accepting this award on behalf of the Illinois Section.