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On-line course on weather responsive traffic management

The ITS Joint Program Office Professional Capacity Building program in partnership with the Consortium for ITS Training and Education (CITE) and the FHWA Road Weather Management Program are delivering the new web-based course on weather responsive traffic management starting 3 May 2013. The course is currently free of charge for a limited time to all government agencies at the state, local, city/municipal and federal levels. The course provides information and guidance to transportation system managers and
April 18, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The ITS Joint Program Office Professional Capacity Building program in partnership with the Consortium for ITS Training and Education (CITE) and the FHWA Road Weather Management Program are delivering the new web-based course on weather responsive traffic management starting 3 May 2013.

The course is currently free of charge for a limited time to all government agencies at the state, local, city/municipal and federal levels. The course provides information and guidance to transportation system managers and operators to help them effectively manage traffic flow and operations during adverse weather conditions.

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