Traffic Signal Timing 201 - Detection, Preemption / Priority, and Coordination

The Florida LTAP Center presents this webinar series on Traffic Signal Timing 201 – Detection, Preemption/ Priority, and Coordination. This series of three two-hour webinars builds upon the Traffic Signal Timing 101 program and is designed to provide participants with an understanding of advanced signalized intersection control topics. This series addresses the basics of detection technologies and design, signal preemption and priority, and traffic signal coordination.

Learning Objectives

Understand technologies used for the detection of all road users.
Understand vehicular detection strategies for low-speed and high-speed approaches.
Understand ADA / PROWAG accessibility considerations for pedestrian detection.
Understand the applications for preemption and priority, and their benefits and impacts.
Understand the basics of traffic signal coordination, including cycle length, split, offset, and sequence.

These webinars are provided at no cost and will award either a Professional Development Hours (PDHs) certificate or a certificate of completion. Each session in this webinar series will award 2 PDHs, and a total of 6 PDHs can be earned for fully attending and completing all 3 sessions.

Part 1 of 3 – Detection Technologies and Design (2/3/2026)
In this first session, we will introduce the course, along with its objectives, goals, and a glossary of terms. We will also discuss the following topics: History, Inductive Loops, Microwave, Video, Pedestrian Detection, Low-Speed Approaches, High-Speed Approaches, and Pedestrian (ADA / PROWAG) Considerations.

Part 2 of 3 – Preemption and Priority (2/10/2026)
In this second session, we will cover the following topics: Railroad, Drawbridge, Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Transit, and Freight Priority.

Part 3 of 3 – Basics of Coordination and Pattern Selection/Deployment (2/17/2026)
In this third session, we will cover the following topics: Cycle Length, Split, Offset, Sequence, Coordination Optimization Tools, Pattern Implementation, Fine Tuning, Time of Day Schedules, Traffic Responsive Operation, and Adaptive Control.

Instructor Bios:

Peter J. Yauch, P.E., PTOE, RSP2i has years of experience in traffic operations, ITS, and safety, with a unique mix of public sector (state, county, and municipal) and private sector (design and operations consulting) roles. He is the author of several papers on TSM&O topics and a frequent presenter at Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) conferences. He is a past member of the ITE International Board of Direction and served on the Executive Committee of the Traffic Engineering Council, and a multiple term past president of the ITE Florida Puerto Rico District. He now serves as District Administrator.

John A. Albeck, P.E., PTOE serves as a Traffic Operations Program Manager for Iteris’ Mobility Consulting Services division. He has over 30 years of experience working in the fields of traffic engineering, traffic signal timing and optimization, traffic system design, traffic training course development, traffic modeling, traffic software (Synchro, SimTraffic, Warrants) research and development, traffic software technical support, traffic software user guide development, safety investigation, and preliminary roadway design.