Economic and Policy Assessment Group Highlights

March 3, 2020 |

...effect of lane width on safety. Article.     Transportation Research Board (TRB) Involvement Team members of our research group represented our work at this year’s Transportation Research Board annual...

North Carolina AirTAP Takes Off

March 23, 2016 | Aviation News, News

...new initiative to support the state’s public- and private-sector airport professionals. The program will help North Carolina airports improve the safety, quality and efficiency of their operations and increase the...

Work Zone Certifications

January 22, 2025 |

...(2) unsuccessful attempts, individuals must enroll in a formal classroom training through a NCDOT-approved provider to complete certification Exam Reference Materials NCDOT Work Zone Safety Training website provides a document...
Infrared camera shots along the Raleigh to Charlotte rail corridor. Source: ncdot.gov.

ITRE in the News: New Tool Available to Prevent Deaths on Train Tracks

March 5, 2021 | Rail News

From NCDOT.gov, February 22, 2021: A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains. The four-year study...

Master Roads Scholar Program

November 3, 2015 |

...evaluate, and correct work zones. Connecting NCDOT safety standards with practical field application, this course provides clear guidance to effectively review traffic control setups, address potential hazards, and enforce compliance....
a woman and children cross at a pedestrian road crossing, with a sandwich board that reads "Pedestrian crosswalk enforcement. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalk."

ITRE in the News: Crosswalk Crackdown

July 22, 2016 | Bike / Ped News, News

...the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at NC State in conjunction with the Raleigh Police Department, Watch for Me NC, and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program has been...

Roads Scholar Photographs

September 26, 2017 |

Roads Scholar graduates have completed seven training sessions covering topics such as safety, maintenance, and management. Advanced Roads Scholar Graduate Photos are here. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2020 and 2021...

Congratulations to Sarah Searcy, Our New Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager

August 16, 2018 | Bike / Ped News, News

...in Sociology. Sarah has successfully managed research and technical assistance projects for NCDOT and NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program in her tenure, many with a specific focus on pedestrian and...

ITRE is hiring: Training Specialist, NC LTAP

February 10, 2022 | News, Staff News

The Training Specialist will develop, implement, direct and conduct training programs, and assist the LTAP Director in managing ITRE’s work zone safety and maintenance training program. This position plays a...

NC LTAP Launches Master Roads Scholar Program

March 14, 2016 | News

...who maintain roads in North Carolina. Courses are offered across the state and include topics such as Work Zone Safety, Pavement Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operation, and Supervisory Skills. For more...