Jon Nelson

Experience

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  Missouri Department of Transportation

  Aug 2003 - now

  Seek to improve the safety, reliability, and convenience of MoDOT's statewide transportation system through improved traffic management and operational strategies. Provide statewide guidance and direction for MoDOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program and three Transportation Management Centers (TMC). Provided statewide safety engineering leadership, expertise, and direction to MoDOT staff . Communicated the importance of safety engineering improvements to customers, media, and external partners. Led MoDOT's implementation of AASHTO's Highway Safety Manual.

  • State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Assistant to the State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2024

  • Traffic Liaison Engineer

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Design Liaison Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Traffic Safety Engineer

    Sept 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Traffic Management & Operations Engineer

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2015

  • Sr. Traffic Studies Specialist - Safety

    Jan 2009 - Sept 2011

  • Sr. Traffic Studies Specialist - Highway Signing

    Aug 2006 - Jan 2009

  • Materials Inspector

    Aug 2003 - Aug 2006