The University of Washington Workforce Development Institute is developing a comprehensive short course on Synchro Training for Transportation Professionals. The course, designed for WSDOT engineers, will provide a foundational understanding of the Synchro software. Topics that may be covered include the following: understanding signal timing and programming, including reading a signal timing sheet, ring barrier diagrams, and phasing terminology; coding a simple multi-node Synchro network with different control types; navigating the user interface; coding/calibrating/running SimTraffic simulations; reading and interpreting Synchro and SimTraffic reports; and understanding WSDOT Synchro protocols. The project includes delivery of the course for WSDOT staff in September 2026 and evaluation of its success.
Principal Investigator: Xuegang (Jeff) Ban, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UW
Sponsor: WSDOT
WSDOT Technical Monitor: Scott Davis
WSDOT Project Manager: Mustafa Mohamedali
Scheduled completion: June 2027