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Timothy Gates is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University’s College of Engineering. With over 20 years of research experience, his work focuses on innovative traffic control devices, road safety, statistical methods, and transportation economics. He has led or co-led over 100 grants totaling $15M from agencies like MDOT and FHWA. Dr. Gates is a licensed Michigan Professional Engineer and former chair of the TRB Committee on Traffic Control Devices (ACP55). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin (2007), and M.S. and B.S. degrees from Michigan State University (2000 and 1999).
- Education:
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Transportation), University of Wisconsin (2007)
- M.S., Civil Engineering (Transportation), Michigan State University (2000)
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University (1999)
- Research Focus: Driver behavior, speed limit policies, work zone safety, pedestrian/bicyclist safety, and statistical modeling in transportation systems.
- Recent Research: Includes driver response to traffic control devices, safety impacts of speed limit changes, and revisions to the AASHTO Green Book guidelines.
His 100+ publications span peer-reviewed journals like Transportation Research Record and ITE Journal. Awards include the 2024 Withrow Exceptional Service Award and multiple TRB best paper awards for early-career researchers. Gates advises on national committees including the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD).
