Building Tomorrow’s Transportation Workforce
At the PennSTART Transportation Training Center, we are committed to developing the workforce that will lead the future of transportation. Through hands-on, innovative training, we help students, professionals, and first responders build knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills—ensuring safer and more efficient travel for all.
RESERVE your training session
Groups interested in utilizing PennSTART for their training exercises are invited to reach out. Whether you aim to improve traffic incident management, enhance public safety strategies, or conduct specialized emergency response drills, we have the facilities and expertise to support your goals.
Why choose PennSTART?
Customized Training Environments
Tailor scenarios to meet your team’s specific training objectives.
Advanced Technologies and Props
Utilize our comprehensive suite of tools and props to simulate real-world conditions.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from the expertise of our seasoned trainers and facilitators to maximize your training outcomes.
How to get involved
Get involved with PennSTART by sponsoring programs, teaching a class, or renting our cutting-edge facility that is open to innovators across the public, private, and academic sectors. Your participation fuels vital advances in transportation safety, workforce development, and the deployment of new technologies that benefit communities and industry alike.
Become a Sponsor
Teach a Course
Rent PennSTART
INAUGURAL SPONSER
Redefining roadside safety with a versatile hands-free lighting system proven to drastically improve visibility and keep workers safe.
Traffic incident management
TIM TRAINING
Comprehensive TIM Training
Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Training focuses on uniting multiple first responder disciplines to improve scene management and safety efficacy. This program enhances skills, collaboration, and operational safety for all involved in managing traffic incidents.
Classroom Spaces
Utilize our well-equipped classrooms at RIDC and WCCC for effective, interactive training sessions.
Practical Tests
Access our test track for hands-on experience in realistic traffic incident scenarios.
Ongoing Education
Continuous learning opportunities are available. View our full training calendar here.
Upcoming events
2026 Schedule Coming Soon
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Testimonials
“The PennSTART training program is absolutely vital for advancing the safety and efficiency of transportation operations. We recognized a critical need for standardized, high-quality training in roadway and work zone safety and PennSTART was created to address that gap. The PennSTART facility will enable responders to work in a real-world, hands-on environment to better prepare them to meet the challenges roadway emergencies bring. PennSTART is not just a training program; it’s an investment in the future of transportation.”