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<http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap> cid:702550718@10022010-0567 Fall Training Update _____ As we enter the final three months of 2010, TTAP still has several classes available to meet your continuing education needs. In addition to several familiar course titles, TTAP will offer a new workshop to help meet demand for an often-requested topic. Introduction to Traffic Signals will offer the fundamental knowledge applicable to signal design, signal timing, controller programming, signal installation and maintenance of traffic signals. Upon completion of the workshop, students will have a better appreciation for the history and justification of traffic signals, knowledge of the terms used in the signal industry, and an understanding of the operational characteristics of traffic signals, from pre-timed to adaptive control. New MUTCD provisions such as the optional use of the "flashing yellow arrow" for permissive left turns will be presented. In addition, students will be able to recognize and learn the function of traffic signal components, understand traffic signal detection layouts and features, and learn the basic concepts of advanced topics like coordination and preemption. This workshop will be offered in Knoxville (November 10), Nashville (December 8), and Jackson (December 15). Full details of the Introduction to Traffic Signals workshop can be found in the attached brochure. For more information about TTAP workshops, please follow the links in the table below, visit our web site at http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap, or call us at 1-800-252-7623. Title Month Date Location Instructor Work Zone Traffic Control/Flagging <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/Wzone_flag_2010.pdf> September 28 Jackson Frank Brewer Work Zone Traffic Control/Flagging <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/Wzone_flag_2010.pdf> October 5 Nashville Frank Brewer Fundamentals of Traffic Control <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/FundamentalsTrafficControl. pdf> October 19 Nashville Matt Cate Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/trafficsignretroflectivity. pdf> October 26 Nashville Matt Cate Railroad Track Inspection and Safety Standards <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/RRtrack_Inspection_Sacramen toChatt2010.pdf> November 1-5 Chattanooga Dave Clarke Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/trafficsignretroflectivity. pdf> November 4 Knoxville Matt Cate Introduction to Traffic Signals <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/TraffficSignal.pdf> November 10 Knoxville Alan Childers, Airton Kohls Local Government Guidelines Manual <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/LocalGovGuideROW_Knoxville. pdf> & Right of Way November 17 Knoxville Various Work Zone Traffic Control/Flagging <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/Wzone_flag_2010.pdf> December 7 Chattanooga Frank Brewer Introduction to Traffic Signals <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/TraffficSignal.pdf> December 8 Nashville Alan Childers, Airton Kohls Work Zone Traffic Control/Flagging <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/Wzone_flag_2010.pdf> December 9 Knoxville Frank Brewer Introduction to Traffic Signals <http://ctr.utk.edu/ttap/training/brochures_2010/TraffficSignal.pdf> December 15 Jackson Alan Childers, Airton Kohls