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Certification
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Median earnings
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Cost
$175
Duration
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Completion
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Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer® (PTOE) is a powerful demonstration of requisite knowledge, skill and ability in the specialized application of traffic operations engineering.
Analyze roadway and intersection operations to evaluate traffic performance and identify operational deficienciesAnalyze freeway operations to assess traffic flow and operational performanceApply traffic flow concepts to evaluate roadway system performanceAccommodate road user characteristics across modes in traffic operations analysisApply travel demand management strategies to influence traffic operationsApply intelligent transportation systems to support traffic operations and managementEvaluate design context and functional classification to guide traffic operations decisionsAccommodate road user characteristics and needs within geometric design applicationsApply geometric design controls and criteria to roadway design and operationsDesign and evaluate roadways and roadsides for operational performanceDesign and evaluate intersections for operational efficiency and safetyDesign and evaluate freeways, ramps, and interchanges for operational performanceApply road safety concepts to traffic operations engineering practiceConduct safety analysis and evaluation to assess roadway performanceSelect and apply safety countermeasures to address identified road safety problemsApply the Safe System Approach to traffic operations and design decisionsApply signing to guide and inform road users in traffic operationsApply traffic signal control to manage intersection and corridor operationsApply pavement markings to guide road users and support traffic operationsManage roadway and railroad grade crossings for safe traffic operationsApply traffic control devices and procedures in work zones and temporary traffic control situationsApply road user guidance principles to support safe and efficient operationsApply Transportation Systems Management and Operations strategies to improve system performanceApply traffic control device standards to school zone environmentsConduct applied statistical analysis to support traffic engineering studiesAssess operational characteristics of roadway facilities through traffic engineering studiesSelect and apply traffic engineering study types appropriate to operational questionsAssess traffic trends and performance to support operations and planning decisionsConduct site impact analysis to evaluate the traffic effects of land developmentAddress environmental considerations in traffic operations engineering practice