Josh Van Ravens Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

-Responsible for all aspects of traffic data collection and the management of the traffic counts and studies program.-Supervision of collision analysis and responsible for the operation of the new Traffic Collision Software system and ensure quality control of data and reports.-Manage the City’s Traffic Counts and Studies programs, collect and analyse traffic data, prepare tenders and contracts, collate and report data to internal and external clients.-Supervision of construction investigation and ensure that City contractors are compliant and working safely and maintaining roadway safety and mobility for the residents and businesses of the City of Hamilton.-Manage the operations and projects within the group to ensure safety, service quality, cost-effective and timely delivery of services, and environmental and legislative compliance.

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

• Investigate requests related to Traffic Operations, Roadway Safety, Parking Operations, Intersection control and access issues• Undertake the review of new developments and traffic impact studies and identifying needs to address traffic controls, traffic calming and active transportation• Assist in directing and coordinating tasks for co-op student• Composes technical reports, correspondence and compile statistics• Undertake studies and field investigations related to operations, collisions, speeding and provides recommendations based on technical standards• Research and develop new and/or update existing warrants and policies

703 Highway 8

- Composes and signs correspondence to Councillors, other departments, the public, outside agencies, contractors and other professionals in the private sector.-Receives requests and complaints from the public, Councillors and their administrative assistants, contractors, lawyers and internally from supervisors regarding roadway safety concerns, intersection control, pavement markings, traffic signs, traffic calming devices and access issues.-Contacts complainant to determine the nature of their problems. Identifies actual problem by conducting traffic studies, researching collision history, interpreting and analyzing collision data to determine collision patterns and deficiencies; calculating collision rates. Identifies and develops alternative solutions to traffic problems; analyzes alternatives and recommends best course of action. Communicates analysis and recommendations by phone, email, memorandum or letter to the original complainant. Implements recommended solutions which may involve changes such as traffic signs, pavement marking revisions and by-laws.-Composes technical reports, correspondences, and compiles statistics.-Provides written and verbal direction for the installation of traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic calming devices, and manages the work order issuing and filing process.-Conducts specialized studies and/or field investigations related to traffic calming and traffic safety for municipal and private developments and detailed site conditions related to development proposals; makes recommendations based on observations. -Provides roadway safety scoping and technical input for capital road works.-Maintains inventories of traffic calming and roadway safety devices.

Milton, On, Canada

• Undertake field investigations related to traffic operations as well as parking requests/inquiries from residents and Council• Prepare work orders for installation of traffic control devices in accordance to Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) guidelines• Coordinate, implement, analyze and conduct traffic surveys and studies including speed surveys, crossing guard count, pedestrian counts; analyze results and proposed recommendations based on studies• Prepare Speed Enforcement Letters for the Halton Regional Police• Conduct the installation of automated traffic recorders and NC350 traffic analyzers on local and collector roadways• Analyze data from traffic counter boards and run warrants to determine if all-way stops and traffic control signals are justified based on OTM and Canadian Traffic Signal Warrants • Coordinate the implementation of electronic traffic control devices including driver feedback boards, school zone flashers, flashing beacons etc. • Maintain and update Traffic Engineering Software (TES) database and upload traffic study data and collision reports• Prepare updates to uniform traffic control by-law for council • Review traffic control plans for sign installation and pavement markings within new developments and provides technical recommendations to Development staff• Perform traffic related inspections for Maintenance and Assumption of Subdivisions• Review and approve road event permits such as special event, filming, banner and oversize wide load applications• Respond to requests from the public regarding changes to existing parking by-laws which involves site inspections and preparing of petition packages and parking questionnaires• Assist in training and skill development of coop students in the areas of work order preparation, traffic studies and site inspection• Coordinated the Paint program; communicated with vendor to execute paint contract throughout the town of Milton

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Review of Traffic Control By-laws to ensure all signage is in accordance with the by-lawSite investigations pertaining to traffic and parking related issuesAnalysis of motor vehicle collision reportsRespond to traffic related concerns and complaints from general publicVarious Traffic studies: Turning movement count, Speed study, Left Queue study, Pedestrian CrossoverIssue work orders for new sign installation and pavement markingsAssist in the installation of Automated traffic recordersInspect work completed by line painting contractor

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Completing Traffic Studies including Stop Compliance, Turning Movement Counts, PXO warrants, Radar Studies.Installation of ATR Counters Installation and downloading of Driver Feedback Boards Service Requests relating to traffic concerns within the TownLocates for installation of New Signs Work orders for new items to be installedChecking existing pavement markings

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Duties included:• Maintain system loop volume database• Respond to inquiries from public and council related to traffic issues• Prepare reports for council• Prepare work orders for contractors• Pre mark new sign locations in field for contractors in accordance with OTM• Update data collected from various traffic studies in Traffic Engineering Software (TES)• Analyze Motor Vehicle Accident Reports• Parking Studies• Spot Speed Studies• Crosswalk Studies• Other duties as assigned

Brampton, Ontario

Georgetown Ontario

Storefront • Take customers' orders• Assemble and prepare food and food orders• Portion and wrap food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons, and package take-out• Serve customers at counters or drive thru windows• Stock refrigerators and keep records of the quantities of food used• Receive payment for food items purchased• General housekeeping dutiesProductionProducing quality finished bakery or menu items that our guests come to enjoy and love. Assisted in serving guests where necessary and respond to special guest requests in a friendly manner. Following Tim Hortons standards and guidelines when preparing products for our guests as well as follow all operating guidelines for each piece of equipment. Created a clean environment through regular clean up; maintain a neat and professional appearance in accordance to our company policy, minimize food waste and maintain freshness of products. While working at Tim Hortons for 6 years I was apart of the Employee Advisory Committee and Health and Safety Committee.

Brampton Ontario

Transportation Engineering Technology, Engineering

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Ontario Education Diploma, Nine To Twelve

Ontario Highschool Diploma