Traffic Engineering Division

About the Division

The Traffic Engineering Division is dedicated to maximizing safety, reliability, and accurate navigation of the West Virginia highway system. By implementing innovative traffic engineering methods and control devices with professional integrity, the division strives to fulfill the overarching goal of making lives better through transportation.

Organization Overview

The division is responsible for all highway infrastructure that communicates with the driver. Mirroring a DOH District Office, it manages functions across planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. The division is organized into five core business sections.

1. Program Delivery

Program Delivery prepares the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS and E) for traffic control device projects, including signs, signals, lighting, and pavement markings. It also reviews temporary traffic control plans for projects managed by other divisions.

• Contact: Rubina Tabassum, P.E., Assistant Director
• Email:Rubina.Tabassum@wv.gov

Traffic Signal and ITS Design

• Development and review of Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) plans.
• Approval of shop drawings and construction follow-up.
• Contact: Chris Williams (Chris.K.Williams@wv.gov)

Work Zone Management

• Development and review of Work Zone Traffic Control Plans.
• Resource:Permitted Lane Closure Map

Signing, Lighting and Marking Design

• Design and review of signing, lighting, and pavement marking plans.
• Key Publications:
  • Design Guide for Signing
  • Sign Fabrication Details Book
  • Temporary Traffic Control Manual
  • Standard Details, Vol II (Signals, Lighting, ITS)

2. Safety Advancement

This section integrates safety into every aspect of WVDOT operations, leading the initiative to achieve zero highway fatalities by 2050 through the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).

• Contact: Donna Hardy, P.E., Assistant Director
• Email:Donna.J.Hardy@wv.gov

Highway Safety Programs

• Implementation of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).
• Management of Roadside Memorial and School Zone Flasher programs.
• Resources:
  • Roadside Memorials Policy
  • School Zone Flashers Policy

Strategic Traffic Safety Planning and Analysis

• Management of the Safety Management System (Numetric) and Crash Records Database.
• Statewide traffic monitoring (Continuous, Short-Term, and Special counts).
• Contact: Marsha Mays, P.E. (Marsha.K.Mays@WV.gov)
• Resources:
  • Highway Safety Performance Measures Dashboard
  • West Virginia Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)
  • Vulnerable Road User Assessment
  • Crash Data and Information
  • Traffic Monitoring Systems
• Highway Safety Partners:
  • Governor's Highway Safety Program
  • West Virginia State Police
  • West Virginia Public Service Commission

ITS, Incident Management and TMC

• Operation of the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and WV 511 System.
• Maintenance of 200+ ITS devices and 60,000+ lighting systems.
• ITS and Incident Management Contact: Brandi Krofcheck (Brandi.G.Krofcheck@WV.gov