Bradley William Yarger (Brad), President and owner of Yarger Engineering, is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in Indiana and Kentucky. A graduate of Purdue University, he holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering with a major in transportation. Mr. Yarger's experience includes three years with the Indiana Department of Highways and over 30 years in private practice.
Since 1994 Mr. Yarger has directed all of engineering, developed studies and design plans, and overseen construction on the owner’s behalf. He has developed construction bid documents, estimated construction costs, managed bidding processes, and negotiated engineering contracts for roadway improvement projects. He has design, timed, and overseen construction of numerous traffic signals. He has worked with architects, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, property owners and developers, utilities and various governmental agencies, including INDOT, KYTC, FHWA, DNR, planning commission, zoning boards, technical advisory committees, city councils, and county commissioners.
He also runs the business dealing employees, clients and vendors, sales, marketing, office management, human relations, insurance, accounting, and attorneys. Prior to starting his own engineering business, Mr. Yarger worked for other engineering firms and INDOT as a transportation engineer. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, SimTraffic, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. He has developed software for designing street signs. He also has performed research on traffic signal systems, presented in front of large groups, and been published.
Mr. Yarger is an active member of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, where he serves as a deacon and head usher.
Professional Experience
- 1995 to Present
- President / Owner
Yarger Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1994 to 1995
- Transportation Project Manager
Schneider Engineering Corporation, Danville, Indiana
- 1994
- Owner / President
Yarger Engineering, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1987 to 1994
- Project Manager / Engineer
HNTB Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1987
- Transportation Engineer
Bergmann Associates, Rochester, New York
- 1984 to 1986
- District Traffic Development Engineer
Indiana Department of Highways
Crawfordsville, Indiana
- 1983 to 1984
- District Traffic Safety Engineer
Indiana Department of Highways
Crawfordsville, Indiana
Professional Registration and Certifications
- Professional Engineer, Indiana 1988
- Professional Engineer, Kentucky 2007
- IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Technician 2004
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 1983
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Majors: Transportation and Structural Engineering
Additional Training
- Indiana Section of ITE Traffic Seminars, 1989 – 93, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015
- Annual Purdue Road School, 1984 – 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2014
- Sidra Roundbout Analysis Software Workshop by NE Rounabouts, 2013
- INDOT Roundabout Prequalification Training, 2013
- Transportation Research Board National Roundabout Conference, 2008, 2011
- FHWA Pedestrian Safety, 2010
- KTC Traffic Impact Study Training Class, 2010
- Roundabout Design Workshop by NE Roundabouts, 2009
- Reno Detector Seminary, 2008
- Civil 3D, AutoCAD Authorized Training Center, Sterling Systems, Indianapolis, IN 2005
- International Signal Manufacturers’ Association Certification Traffic Signals Level 2, 2004
- ITE Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Exam Review Seminar 2003
- TSIS (CORSIM) Seminar, McTrans Center, 2002
- International Signal Manufacturers’ Association Certification Traffic Signals Level 1, 2000
- International Signal Manufacturers’ Association Certification Work Zones, 1999
- Synchro & SimTraffic Seminar, 1998
- Lincoln Land Institute Short Course, 1994
- ITE International Meetings, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993
- ITE Traffic Impact Analysis Seminar, 1990
- ASCE Applications on Advanced Technologies Conference, 1991
- Traffic Signal Design Conference, 1986
- Rural Highway and Urban Street Capacity Seminar, 1986
Professional Affiliations
- Institute of Transportation Engineers
Member
Past Chairman, Traffic 91 Seminar Committee
Past Member, Traffic 90 Seminar Committee
Past District Director
- International Municipal Signal Association
Associate Member
Related Experience
- Speaker: Highway Capacity Manual and Software
ITE Traffic 99 Seminar, July 99
ITE Traffic 96 Seminar, July 96
ITE Traffic 90 Seminar, June 90
- Author: Fully Actuated vs. Semi-Actuated Traffic Signal Systems (PDF 160K)
ITE International Meeting, September 1993
HNTB Seminar, October 1993
ITE District III Meeting, September 1995
- Instructor: TRANSYT-7F Training Seminars, Spring 1986
- Panelist: Microcomputers Users, Purdue Road School, March 1986
- Speaker: Signal Operations, Purdue Road School, March 1986
- Speaker: Traffic Signal Operations, CE 361, Purdue University, 1986
- Speaker: Computerized Traffic Analysis using NETSIM
ITE Joint Indiana Section — Purdue Student Chapter Meeting, Spring 1983
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