about the academy

classroom As the emphasis on transportation management and operations increases, the demand for personnel with skills in these areas is also increasing. Unless sufficient numbers of personnel with adequate training and experience can be identified, it is unlikely that the State and local transportation agencies will be able to increase their focus on the effective use of existing transportation infrastructure.

The Operations Academy is designed to address these needs. It is based on the concept of total immersion in the subject of transportation management and operations, using a mix of classroom instruction, workshops, and analysis of existing systems to ensure the retention of the principles being presented. The academy will provide opportunities to practice and internalize the principles learned which is not possible in traditional classes and short courses.

classroom Acceptance for the program is competitive, and requires the nomination of a local, State or Federal transportation agency. It also requires a commitment on the part of those attending the program to satisfy the self-study requirements, and to spend two uninterrupted weeks participating in the Academy's activities. The rewards for participating in this program include national recognition of graduates, certificates of accomplishment, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and the involvement of supervisors from the participants' home organization. The academy will provide a significant development opportunity to career professionals in transportation management and operations.

The development of the Operations Academy has been funded by the I-95 Corridor Coalition. Other supporting organizations include: the National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).

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