1. ODOT Traffic Standards Engineer
Traffic Signal Design By
David Greenberg P.E.
ODOT Traffic Standards Engineer

2. Traffic Signal Design Human Resources Who every Designer should know
TEOS Standards Engineer(s)
TEOS Operations Engineer(s)
Region Traffic Engineer(s)
TSSU Lead Technician(s)
Lead Electrician(s) for each Region

3. Traffic Signal Design Major Milestones Draft STIP Project Initiation
Planning scope, schedule, and budget
Project Initiation
State Traffic Engineer (STE) approval letter based on engineering study
Design Acceptance
Layout of all equipment, poles, conduit, etc.
Define all needed right-of-way
Advanced Plans
Detailed 90% complete plan sheets, special provisions, and estimates

4. Traffic Signal Design Major Milestones – Cont’ Final Plans
TEOS approval, wet signed mylar plan sheets
PS & E Submittal
Pre-bid meetings
Addenda
Construction Support
Cabinet prints
Requests for information
As-built plan sheets

5. Traffic Signal Design ODOT Expectations
Request deviations from standards before Design Acceptance
Advanced plan submittals will have STE approval letters
Address all review comments
Design according to ODOT standards
Draft plan sheets to ODOT standards
Use special provisions w/o modifications

6. Traffic Signal Design Performance Standards
Internet,
ODOT Traffic Signal Policy and Guidelines
ODOT Traffic Signal Design Manual
ODOT Traffic Manual
ODOT Special Provisions
Oregon Standard Drawings
Oregon Standard Specifications
Pre-qualified materials;
Blue Sheets
Green Sheets
Red Sheets

7. Traffic Signal Design Performance Standards – Cont’
Internet,
ODOT Sign Policy and Guidelines
Oregon Supplements to the MUTCD
ODOT Highway Design Manual
Hard Copy
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
AASHTO, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

8. Traffic Signal Design • Latest Technologies, Practices & Standards
New Standard Specifications & Drawings
Under Development – Ready early 2007
New SM mast arm pole designs
Current Standard – Replaces MP poles
Flashing yellow arrow
Current Standard – Replaces doghouse
ATC Controller specification
Under Development – Ready mid 2007

9. Traffic Signal Design Formal Training
What every Traffic Signal Designer should take
ODOT Traffic Signal Design
Layout & Detailing – 2 Days
Drafting & Plans Sheet Development – 2 Days
Classes given based on demand
ODOT Certified Traffic Signal Inspector
Certification – 2 Days
Re-Certification – 1 Day
Classes given yearly; February through March

10. Traffic Signal Design Practical tips for working with ODOT
When in doubt, use the Key Contacts List and call
Submit early and often. We never refuse review requests.
Requesting same day review is usually unacceptable. One week plus is reasonable. Plan accordingly.