Homer A. Suter, P.E.

Assistant Office Administrator / Section Head

 614-752-9995

This Section is responsible for developing traffic engineering policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, specifications and the related publications, primarily the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) and ODOT's supplement to that manual, the Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM). Based on national standards, the OMUTCD establishes traffic control standards for all public highway in Ohio. While the information in the TEM primarily just involves ODOT-maintained highways, the information may be useful to local jurisdictions, and in some cases the OMUTCD actually directs local agencies to the TEM for certain guidelines or procedures. 

This Section also: evaluates new and existing products and materials for signing, signals, markings and highway lighting; coordinates related research; develops term purchase contracts for traffic control items; maintains records 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; publishes other traffic engineering related publications; and provides technical assistance and training as needed.

Telephone No. (614)