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Episode 3121

Traffic signal operations specialist
Wed, 2025-Nov-19 00:00 UTC
Length - 2:13

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Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.

The random article for Wednesday, 19 November 2025, is Traffic signal operations specialist.

A traffic signal operations specialist (TSOS) is a certification sponsored by the Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc., and promulgated by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Before taking the prerequisite examination, an individual must have at least five years of related working experience, though relevant education or training may be applied toward this requirement. TSOS certification does not substitute for appropriate professional licenses when required for specific responsibilities or jurisdictions.

The 100-question certification examination currently includes the following topics:

Principles of signals and signal systems

Signal control and functionality

Types of signals

Supporting hardware devices and subsystems

Signal coordination and progression

System types

Special user needs

Design standards

Traffic flow theory

Elements of signal design and implementation

Signal phasing and geometrics

Preemption and priority

Pavement markings and signing

Detectors

Signal head, cabinet and pole placement

Temporary traffic control and equipment switch-over

Initial turn-on and timing adjustments

Signal Timing

Clearance intervals

Isolated signal timing

Coordinated signal timing

Data collection procedures

Performance measures

Software and analysis

Field implementation

Systems control

Documentation

Signal operations and safety reviews

Safety audit

Scheduled field reviews

Receipt of and response to public inquiries

Responsive field Reviews

Reevaluation of phasing and timing

Signal removal or modification

Asset management and documentation

This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:00 UTC on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

For the full current version of the article, see Traffic signal operations specialist on Wikipedia.

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