David L. Holstein, P.E., Administrator

614-466-3601

Telephone No.  (614)

Traffic Standards -- Coordinates development of traffic engineering policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, and the related publications, primarily the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD), which (based on national standards) establishes traffic control standards for all public highway in Ohio, and ODOT's supplement to that manual, the Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM). Standards also maintains historical records, including a centralized electronic file of Traffic Regulations (speed zones, school zones, no parking zones, and village signal permits) for all ODOT districts and a listing of memorialized highways and bridges; provides background information and interpretations upon request; coordinates ODOT responses to federal Dockets and AASHTO ballots related to traffic control standards; distributes information from FHWA; publishes other traffic engineering related publications; and provides technical assistance and training as needed.

Signals -- Helps develop statewide signals standards and guidelines for the OMUTCD. Develops policies, standards, guidelines and specifications for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of ODOT's traffic signal installations; evaluates new and existing signal related products and materials; coordinates signal related research; develops signal material term purchase contracts; and provides technical assistance and training as needed.

Lighting --  Develops policies, standards, guidelines and specifications for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of ODOT's highway lighting installations; evaluates new and existing lighting related products and materials; and provides technical assistance and training as needed.

Signing -- Helps develop statewide signing standards and guidelines for the OMUTCD. Develops policies, standards, guidelines and specifications for the design, fabrication, construction, operation and maintenance of ODOT's signing installations; evaluates new and existing signing related products and materials; coordinates signing related research; determine the suitability of flashing arrow panels and portable changeable message signs; develops signing material term purchase contracts; and provides technical assistance and training as needed.

Markings -- Helps develop statewide marking standards and guidelines for the OMUTCD. Develops policies, standards, guidelines and specifications for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of ODOT's marking installations; evaluates new and existing pavement markings materials, delineators, barrier reflectors and object markers; coordinates signing related research; determine the suitability of flashing arrow panels and portable changeable message signs; develops term purchase contracts for pavement markings, delineators, barrier reflectors and object markers; and provides technical assistance and training as needed.

Signal Shop -- Troubleshoots & repairs electronic traffic control devices associated with the operation of traffic signals and other electronic traffic control devices; conducts testing & evaluation of new electronic components, provides technical support.