Course Overview

This 3-part series builds on Traffic Signal Timing 101 and Traffic Signal Timing 201 by walking participants through the full traffic signal timing project process – from identifying timing needs and collecting data to modeling, optimization, implementation, and evaluation. Participants will explore practical considerations for developing and implementing timing plans, reviewing field conditions, using modeling tools, fine-tuning operations, and evaluating before-and-after performance.

Target Audience

This series is intended for transportation professionals involved in traffic signal operations, timing, design, and management, including engineers, technicians, planners, consultants, and local agency staff seeking to strengthen their practical understanding of the traffic signal timing process.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this 3-part series, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and prioritize corridors and intersections for traffic signal retiming based on operational performance, safety considerations, and system needs.
  • Collect and evaluate infrastructure, traffic, timing, and performance data necessary to support traffic signal timing projects.
  • Explain the purpose and application of traffic signal modeling, simulation, and optimization tools used in timing studies.
  • Develop and calibrate traffic signal models to reflect existing field conditions and operational characteristics.
  • Apply optimization techniques to develop and evaluate timing plans for coordinated traffic signal systems.
  • Implement optimized timing plans within controller databases and verify field operations.
  • Conduct before-and-after evaluations using travel times, delays, stops, and other performance measures to assess operational improvements and system benefits.
  • Recognize the importance of documentation, quality control, and ongoing fine-tuning in successful traffic signal timing projects.

Certificates and Credits

This webinar series is provided at no cost and will award a certificate to those fully attending and completing each webinar. Certificates with Professional Development Hours (2.0 PDHs per module | 6.0 PDHs for attending all 3 modules) will be provided to those that request these during registration.

AGENDA

Part 1 of 3 - Project Development and Data Collection (October 8, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00pm ET)

In this first session, we will introduce the overall signal timing project workflow and discuss how to identify timing needs, define corridor limits, review existing conditions, and collect the data needed to support a successful retiming effort. Topics will include corridor prioritization, equipment inventory, operational checks, existing timing data, traffic counts, travel time studies, and field observations.

Part 2 of 3 - Modeling and Optimization (October 22, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00pm ET)

In this second session, we will discuss how traffic signal models are developed, reviewed, and optimized. Topics will include modeling concepts, simulation and optimization tools, model calibration, Synchro modeling considerations, pattern development, cycle length selection, and comparison of optimization results.

Part 3 of 3 - Implementation and Evaluation (November 5, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00pm ET)

In this third session, we will focus on moving from optimized timing plans to field implementation and evaluation. Topics will include controller database development, quality control, timing implementation methods, field checks, fine-tuning, documentation, and before-and-after studies to evaluate project outcomes.

Bonus Office Hours - Traffic Signal Timing 301 (November 19, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00pm ET)

This optional bonus office hours session will provide participants with an additional opportunity to ask questions, explore course topics in more detail, and discuss practical traffic signal timing scenarios. Participants may submit questions, photos, field examples, timing scenarios, or other real-world situations in advance for possible discussion during the session. Attendees will also have the opportunity to unmute and ask questions during the live session, allowing for instructor-led discussion and practical application of concepts covered throughout the Traffic Signal Timing 301 series.

Meet Your Instructors

Pete Yauch, Instructor

Peter J. Yauch, P.E., PTOE, RSP2i, IMSA Signals III


Pete Yauch has over 49 years of experience in engineering and management in the public and private sectors. Specialties include traffic operations, traffic safety, ITS, traffic management, program administration, and agency management. Continuing activities include serving as an Associate Member of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) in the Temporary Traffic Control technical committee, a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for IMSA Journal, and as a frequent webinar instructor for the Florida LTAP Center. Pete was a recipient of ITE's Distinguished Service Award in Honor of Burton W. Marsh (2021) and was named as an Honorary Member of ITE in 2025.

John Albeck, Instructor

John A. Albeck, P.E., PTOE


John Albeck is the owner and Principal of Albeck + Associates, originally founded in 2004 and reestablished in 2026. He has over 34 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.

David Champoux, Instructor

David Champoux, P.E., PTOE, RSP, IMSA III


David Champoux is a Senior Traffic Signal Timing / Operations Engineer with Mead & Hunt in South Florida. He serves a variety of clients as the lead signal timing engineer for various traffic signal operational and safety improvement projects. His previous experience includes both private sector and public sector positions, including operating and managing traffic signal systems for agencies in both Georgia and Florida. David has been timing traffic signals for over 15 years and thoroughly enjoys the challenge and rewards from each project. He excels in solving puzzles to improve the operational efficiency and safety for the communities in which he serves, as well as enjoys the human interaction side of the job. He has a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Masters of Science in Transportation Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. When not analyzing signal operations, David enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs.

REGISTER FOR THE 3-PART WEBINAR SERIES

Registration is required for each session individually.

PART 1 OF 3

Project Development and Data Collection


October 8, 2026


2:00 – 4:00 PM ET


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PART 2 OF 3

Modeling and Optimization


October 22, 2026


2:00 – 4:00 PM ET


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PART 3 OF 3

Implementation and Evaluation


November 5, 2026


2:00 – 4:00 PM ET


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BONUS OFFICE HOURS

Traffic Signal Timing 301 Office Hours Q&A

Join us for optional office hours to ask questions, explore topics in more detail, and discuss real-world traffic signal timing scenarios.


November 19, 2026


2:00 – 3:00 PM ET


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