Project Management

Whether a project involves a single intersection or a corridor across multiple jurisdictions, there are many pieces involved in successfully implementing or bringing a traffic systems project online. Forbes Traffic Solutions can successfully manage and implement all types of traffic systems projects by serving as the link between engineers, product manufacturers, agencies and computer systems so that all efforts are coordinated to come together and work harmoniously.

Management of city/county-wide traffic systems contracts
Agency Liaison (city council or planning commission appearances if requested )
Stake-holder participation and liaison (community, neighborhood groups, etc.)
Local agency traffic planning & traffic systems integration, including;
- Intersection signal head design
- Phasing/movements detection
- Preemption:
  - Railroad
  - EVP
  - TSP
  - Lightrail
  - Cabinet Design & Layout
  - Multiple Intersection phasing & coordination

Tech-Support & Troubleshooting

From Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) and traffic cabinet infrastructure to phase sequencing and intersection optimization for hardware and software operations, Forbes Traffic Solutions provides expert technical support and troubleshooting of problems system-wide to local and regional government agencies as well as engineering firms and product manufacturers.

With over 35 years of industry experience, Jim Forbes brings a deep understanding of how hardware and software interacts in order to quickly diagnose and solve complex traffic systems problems, saving valuable time and resources.

Establishing and fine-tuning synchronized traffic signal systems
Conducting traffic safety evaluations
Establishing and implementing residential traffic management strategies
Traffic engineering
Reviewing development plans (site plans, internal circulation, intersection layout, etc.)
Peer review of roundabout designs
Troubleshooting multi-faceted traffic systems issues
Providing solutions that increase safety for the motoring public, and reduce liability for the agency
Extensive knowledge of Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing

Maintenance Program Evaluations

Traffic signal maintenance is all too-often an overlooked and misunderstood cost to agencies. Most monthly maintenance is not at the level needed to ensure that it is both cost effective and sufficient for protecting the moving public. That is why Forbes Traffic Solutions provides maintenance program evaluations which not only decrease your overall cost but will also increase the reliability of signal operations and public safety.

Our Maintenance Program Evaluations cover:

Maintenance contract reviews
Review of current signal equipment operation
Basic and advanced training for personnel that are involved with monthly maintenance duties

Training & Education

With over 35 years of experience in the traffic systems industry – including fieldwork, engineering and sales – Jim Forbes has developed an extensive knowledge base on the full range of transportation products as well as the rules that govern hardware and software systems and how they must interact with each other. Jim shares this knowledge, providing training and educational workshops on-site or via webinar for all levels of technical expertise. Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

Half-day, full-day, and two-day workshops are available on the following topics:

Complex traffic responsive programs
Traffic systems solutions and implementation (geared towards each client)
Intersection maintenance
Product purchase input and recommendations (an un-biased solution specifically for your agency’s needs)