Traffic Signal Laboratory is a fully functioning closed-loop traffic control system. It includes a NEMA TS-1 and a NEMA TS-2 cabinet, high performance loop based detection as well as video detection and multi-mode fiber and spread-spectrum wireless communication. The laboratory will expose the user to the complexities involved in setting up and maintaining traffic signal cabinets, detection and communication systems.
Classes are held at the UT Extension Office - Ellington Agricultural Center, located at 5201 Marchant Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.
Classes are held at the UT West Tennessee Research & Education Center, located at 605 Airways Blvd. Room B, Jackson, TN 38301.
Classes are held at the National Transportation Research Center (NTRC), located at 2360 Cherahala Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee 37932. Because of security requirements, visitors must register at the front desk to receive a visitor's badge.
Restaurants are available nearby.
Classes are held at the UTAI AG Extension Office Agricenter International Building, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd Building B, Memphis, TN 38120.
Restaurants are available nearby.
Classes are held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE), 300 West Market St., Kingsport, TN 37660
Restaurants are available nearby.
(8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
ORNL Hardin Valley Campus Traffic Signal Laboratory
(formerly NTRC)
2360 Cherahala Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37932
Tel: 865-946-1500 for directions
April 29, 2024 - MUTCD and Signalized Intersections ($150)
April 30 - Signal Timing ($150)
May 1 - Detection and Advanced Operations ($150)
May 2 - Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance ($150)
May 3 - Traffic Signal Controller Programming ($150)
May 6 - Traffic Signal Systems in Oversaturated Conditions ($150)
(8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Ellington Agricultural Center
UT Extension Office
5201 Marchant Dr.
Nashville, TN 37211
Tel: 615-832-6550 for directions
Fall 2024
(8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
ORNL Hardin Valley Campus Traffic Signal Laboratory
(formerly NTRC)
2360 Cherahala Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37932
Tel: 865-946-1500 for directions
December 2, 2024 - MUTCD and Signalized Intersections ($150)
December 3 - Signal Timing ($150)
December 4 - Detection and Advanced Operations ($150)
5 - Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance ($150)
December 6 - Traffic Signal Controller Programming ($150)
December 9- Traffic Signal Systems in Oversaturated Conditions ($150)