Publications

Providing practitioners with guidance, recommended practices, manuals and other technical resources to help improve their knowledge of traffic signal timing processes is also crucial in enhancing the state-of-the-practice.

Traffic Signal Management

National Traffic Signal Report Card Technical Report (PDF 3.2MB)
Traffic Signal Operations Self Assessment Tool - The Traffic Signal Operation Self-Assessment is part of a national effort to bring more attention to the need for additional investment in traffic signal operations. It is designed for any agency, with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of traffic signals, to assess their traffic signal operations and identify gaps in current practices. No data collection is required.
Low Cost Traffic Engineering Improvements: A Primer (FHWA-OP-03-078) [HTML, PDF 1.4MB] - Transportation agencies throughout the country have implemented various successful and effective low cost strategies to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.
Adaptive Urban Signal Control and Integration (AUSCI) Final Evaluation Report, October 2000 [PDF, 2.5MB] - The Minnesota Department of Transportation sponsored the development and evaluation of AUSCI Field Operational Test in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. AUSCI is a cooperative effort implemented by Mn/DOT, FHWA, the City of Minneapolis, and private sector partners.
Advanced Transportation Management Technologies Demonstration Project 105 participants Reference Guide (EDL #13480) [PDF, 531K]

Traffic Signal Operations & Maintenance

Case Studies for Regional Traffic Signal Timing Programs - This report includes five case studies from around the country that showcase how agencies within various sized regions work together to achieve traffic signal coordination across multiple agency boundaries within a region. For further information, please contact Eddie.Curtis@dot.gov.
Cross Jurisdictional Signal Coordination Case Studies - This report identifies five different geographical areas that maintain coordination across jurisdictional boundaries. (EDL #13613)
Impacts of the Energy Policy Act 2005 on Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Modules - This report discusses how the EPACT 2005, Energy Star Requirements and the ITE LED Purchase Specifications affect traffic signals. For further information, please contact Eddie.Curtis@dot.gov.
Improving Traffic Signal Operations Primer [PDF, 2.8MB] This primer shows the benefits of traffic signal improvements.
Integrated Corridor Traffic Management Final Evaluation Report (EDL #12863) [PDF, 1.2MB] Minnesota ICTM used Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS) to provide adaptive traffic control for both freeway metered ramps and arterial traffic signals.
Regional Traffic Incident Management Program Implementation (EDL #13149) [PDF, 569K]
Successful Traffic Signal System Procurement Techniques - This short report outlines processes that are supportive of successful traffic signal system procurements. The processes are based on interviews of nine agencies across the US that have extensive experience in traffic signal system procurement. It addresses equipment as well as software and system procurements.
The Road to Successful Software Acquisition - Executive Summary (EDL #4132) [PDF, 78K]; Volume I: Overview and Themes (EDL #4103) [PDF, 273K]; Volume II: Software Acquisition Process Reference Guide (EDL #4131) [PDF, 856K]
Traffic Control Systems Handbook - This updated version of the 1993 handbook updates signal system technology and covers methods for achieving surface street technology. The 1993 version on CD-ROM is also still available. For a copy please contact Eddie.Curtis@dot.gov.
Traffic Detector Handbook: Third Edition - Volume 1, Volume II
What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 3: Arterial Management (2000) EDL# 13319 [PDF, 108K] - This document is an excerpt from a compendium report that looks back on the ten years of the National ITS Program to examine which ITS technology applications have been successful, which have not been successful, and what are the underlying factors that determine success versus failure.

Signal Timing & Signal Design

ACS-Lite - Low Cost Adaptive Signal Timing solution for Closed Loop Signal System.
Adaptive Control Software - [HTML, PDF 217KB] (Publication Number: HRTS-04-037) - This publication shows the descriptions of the five prototypes with the findings of the laboratory simulation and field testing, and the results.
Adaptive Urban Signal Control and Integration (AUSCI) Final Evaluation Report, October 2000 [PDF, 2.5MB] - The Minnesota Department of Transportation sponsored the development and evaluation of AUSCI Field Operational Test in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. AUSCI is a cooperative effort implemented by Mn/DOT, FHWA, the City of Minneapolis, and private sector partners.
Developing Traffic Signal Systems Using The National ITS Architecture [PDF, 1.5MB] - This document focuses on traffic signal control systems as a key component to ITS deployments.
Traffic Signal Timing On a Shoestring [HTML, PDF 1MB] - This effort documents the minimum amount of data collection and optimization that should be performed in a signal retiming to acquire some appreciable benefits. This is aimed at jurisdiction or municipalities that cannot afford to perform more extensive data collection and analysis.
Traffic Signal Timing Process [HTML, Word - 458 KB] - This report identifies the steps that are required to time traffic signals and activities that result in improved traffic signal timing.
ITE Manual of Traffic Signal Design - This ITE manual presents the fundamental concept and standard practices related to traffic signal design.
ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook - This ITE manual summarizes typical practices and characteristics of traffic engineering, including traffic signal operations.
Signal Timing Practices and Procedures-State of the Practice - This ITE report documents the current state-of-the-practice in traffic signal timing.

ITS Joint Program Office Electronic Document Library

The Electronic Document Library contains a listing of documents on intelligent transportation systems topics published or sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation.

You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDFs on this page.

Search Operations: Arterial Management Home FOCUS AREAS Traffic Signal Management Traffic Signal Operations & Maintenance Signal Timing Access Management PRACTITIONER TOOLBOX Awareness/Outreach Publications Training & Workshops ACS-Lite Traffic Analysis Tools RESOURCES Arterial Management Team FHWA Resource Center Operations Team Links Contact Us	Publications Arterial Management Home Providing practitioners with guidance, recommended practices, manuals and other technical resources to help improve their knowledge of traffic signal timing processes is also crucial in enhancing the state-of-the-practice. Traffic Signal Management National Traffic Signal Report Card Technical Report (PDF 3.2MB) Traffic Signal Operations Self Assessment Tool - The Traffic Signal Operation Self-Assessment is part of a national effort to bring more attention to the need for additional investment in traffic signal operations. It is designed for any agency, with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of traffic signals, to assess their traffic signal operations and identify gaps in current practices. No data collection is required. Low Cost Traffic Engineering Improvements: A Primer (FHWA-OP-03-078) [HTML, PDF 1.4MB] - Transportation agencies throughout the country have implemented various successful and effective low cost strategies to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. Adaptive Urban Signal Control and Integration (AUSCI) Final Evaluation Report, October 2000 [PDF, 2.5MB] - The Minnesota Department of Transportation sponsored the development and evaluation of AUSCI Field Operational Test in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. AUSCI is a cooperative effort implemented by Mn/DOT, FHWA, the City of Minneapolis, and private sector partners. Advanced Transportation Management Technologies Demonstration Project 105 participants Reference Guide (EDL #13480) [PDF, 531K] Traffic Signal Operations & Maintenance Case Studies for Regional Traffic Signal Timing Programs - This report includes five case studies from around the country that showcase how agencies within various sized regions work together to achieve traffic signal coordination across multiple agency boundaries within a region. For further information, please contact Eddie.Curtis@dot.gov. Cross Jurisdictional Signal Coordination Case Studies - This report identifies five different geographical areas that maintain coordination across jurisdictional boundaries. (EDL #13613) Impacts of the Energy Policy Act 2005 on Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Modules - This report discusses how the EPACT 2005, Energy Star Requirements and the ITE LED Purchase Specifications affect traffic signals. For further information, please contact Eddie.Curtis@dot.gov. Improving Traffic Signal Operations Primer [PDF, 2.8MB] This primer shows the benefits of traffic signal improvements. Integrated Corridor Traffic Management Final Evaluation Report (EDL #12863) [PDF, 1.2MB] Minnesota ICTM used Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS) to provide adaptive traffic control for both freeway metered ramps and arterial traffic signals. Regional Traffic Incident Management Program Implementation (EDL #13149) [PDF, 569K] Successful Traffic Signal System Procurement Techniques - This short report outlines processes that are supportive of successful traffic signal system procurements. The processes are based on interviews of nine agencies across the US that have extensive experience in traffic signal system procurement. It addresses equipment as well as software and system procurements. The Road to Successful Software Acquisition - Executive Summary (EDL #4132) [PDF, 78K]; Volume I: Overview and Themes (EDL #4103) [PDF, 273K]; Volume II: Software Acquisition Process Reference Guide (EDL #4131) [PDF, 856K] Traffic Control Systems Handbook - This updated version of the 1993 handbook updates signal system technology and covers methods for achieving surface street technology. The 1993 version on CD-ROM is also still available. For a copy please contact Eddie.Curtis@dot.gov. Traffic Detector Handbook: Third Edition - Volume 1, Volume II What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 3: Arterial Management (2000) EDL# 13319 [PDF, 108K] - This document is an excerpt from a compendium report that looks back on the ten years of the National ITS Program to examine which ITS technology applications have been successful, which have not been successful, and what are the underlying factors that determine success versus failure. Signal Timing & Signal Design ACS-Lite - Low Cost Adaptive Signal Timing solution for Closed Loop Signal System. Adaptive Control Software - [HTML, PDF 217KB] (Publication Number: HRTS-04-037) - This publication shows the descriptions of the five prototypes with the findings of the laboratory simulation and field testing, and the results. Adaptive Urban Signal Control and Integration (AUSCI) Final Evaluation Report, October 2000 [PDF, 2.5MB] - The Minnesota Department of Transportation sponsored the development and evaluation of AUSCI Field Operational Test in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. AUSCI is a cooperative effort implemented by Mn/DOT, FHWA, the City of Minneapolis, and private sector partners. Developing Traffic Signal Systems Using The National ITS Architecture [PDF, 1.5MB] - This document focuses on traffic signal control systems as a key component to ITS deployments. Traffic Signal Timing On a Shoestring [HTML, PDF 1MB] - This effort documents the minimum amount of data collection and optimization that should be performed in a signal retiming to acquire some appreciable benefits. This is aimed at jurisdiction or municipalities that cannot afford to perform more extensive data collection and analysis. Traffic Signal Timing Process [HTML, Word - 458 KB] - This report identifies the steps that are required to time traffic signals and activities that result in improved traffic signal timing. ITE Manual of Traffic Signal Design - This ITE manual presents the fundamental concept and standard practices related to traffic signal design. ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook - This ITE manual summarizes typical practices and characteristics of traffic engineering, including traffic signal operations. Signal Timing Practices and Procedures-State of the Practice - This ITE report documents the current state-of-the-practice in traffic signal timing. ITS Joint Program Office Electronic Document Library The Electronic Document Library contains a listing of documents on intelligent transportation systems topics published or sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDFs on this page.
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