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Summary of Speed Management Noteworthy Practices Workshops

By Niloo Parvinashtiani posted 10-08-2019
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The Institute of Transportation Engineers is assisting the Federal Highway Administration with the development of a new report Development of Speed Management Noteworthy Practices . The objective of this project is to identify, document, and promote noteworthy speed management practices carried out by state and local public transportation agencies in the United States. The noteworthy practices will cover all aspects of speed management, including engineering, enforcement, and education. As part of this project, ITE conducted three roundtable workshops along with several other outreach efforts to solicit potential noteworthy practices.  Each of the three workshops ...
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Making a Difference

By Mr. Jeffrey Paniati P.E posted 10-03-2019
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One of the great things about being part of ITE are the opportunities we have to make a difference in the lives of young people. This happens in many different ways at all levels of the organization. Providing career advice, getting them engaged in ITE, or sharing positive feedback on a project or presentation can go a long way in helping a younger professional find the right path to a career in transportation and to grow in that career and with ITE. This engagement was certainly evident at our most recent ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit. From high school student Peter Yu joining us on the program for the second year, to our Traffic Bowl Grand Championship and ...
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Transportation’s Role in Public Spaces and in Placemaking

By Mr. Bruce Belmore P.Eng., PTOE, AVS posted 10-03-2019
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Which comes first when planning a new development—the land uses, or the roads that serve the land use? I suspect the answer depends upon who you ask. An urban planner would say that every great public space is based on great land use planning, whereas a transportation planner would say that roadway capacity dictates the amount of development and types of uses that can be supported. Neither answer is entirely correct. Land use and transportation are inextricably linked, and we should think of them as one entity rather than assuming one goes before the other. I can’t think of many great streets with a busy congested roadway cutting through the heart of them, nor ...
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So Long, Austin

By Mr. Jeffrey Paniati P.E posted 09-10-2019
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Wow! That is the only word I can use to describe our recently completed Joint ITE International and Texas District Annual Meeting and Exhibit. Everything is a little bigger in Texas, including the ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit. We had more than 1,500 participants, 200 presenters, 75 exhibitors, and 29 sponsors—making this the largest ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit in at least the last 15 years! The theme of this year’s meeting was Transportation Transformed, and all facets of this transformation were on full display at the Annual Meeting. From the Opening Session where Austin Mayor Steven Adler talked about how transportation is transforming his city, to our ...
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Mentorship

By Mr. Bruce Belmore P.Eng., PTOE, AVS posted 09-10-2019
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Years ago, I walked into a bar in Montreal, Canada while at a District conference. Sitting on a stool near me was a well-known ITE International past president. (This sounds like the makings of a joke doesn’t it?) I had never been introduced to this individual before but they seemingly knew of me. Like a scene out of The Godfather, I was summoned with a hand wave. After making my way over, the person spoke slowly and simply stated, “I heard that you are all about encouraging our young members to participate in ITE.” I responded, “Yes, that is true.” His only response was, “Keep it up. It’s the correct thing to do.” And that was it. I was dismissed after that ...
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ITE Joint Rail Grade Crossing Committee - TENC 102-02 - Meeting Minutes from Austin TX - July 22 2019

By Mr. Brent Ogden P.E., PTOE posted 08-15-2019
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So, What is it You Do Anyway?

By Mr. Jeffrey Paniati P.E posted 08-05-2019
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Recently, I attended the Southern, Mid-Colonial, Northeastern, Canadian, and Western District Meetings—all great events with strong technical programs and excellent networking opportunities. I engaged with local elected leadership, participated in productive sessions, and met members who I did not know previously. After introducing myself as the ITE Executive Director, I would often get questions like, “Who is it you work for?” “What is it you do?” or “Is that a full-time job?” Recognizing that not everyone is familiar with the role of the ITE Executive Director and our professional staff, I thought I would use this opportunity to answer a few of those questions. ...
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We're Listening

By Mr. Bruce Belmore P.Eng., PTOE, AVS posted 08-05-2019
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I would like to share a few highlights of the listening sessions conducted by ITE International at the recent round of District meetings. During the meetings, we conducted ITE Town Hall sessions to explore what ITE does well and what it can do better. We also conducted listening sessions contemplating how to shape our newest Institute Initiative—Mobility as a Service (MaaS)/Mobility on Demand (MOD)—to best meet member needs. I was able to attend nearly all of the District meetings this year, along with a rotation of one or more of the other Executive Committee members. This International presence at the District meetings was intentional, and something that you ...
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Transportation (and ITE) Transformed

By Mr. Jeffrey Paniati P.E posted 07-16-2019
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As you receive this issue of ITE Journal, we will be in the final stages of preparation for the Joint ITE International and Texas District Annual Meeting and Exhibit, which is always an exciting event for ITE staff and our members. It is a time to see old friends, build new connections, experience the local flavor of a District Meeting combined with an International meeting, and showcase the best of what ITE and our profession have to offer. We have a great technical program, a sold-out exhibit hall, a record-nine technical workshops, and a wide variety of technical tours and great social events. Our sponsors are helping us keep costs down while enhancing the ...
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ITE Annual Meeting: 10 Reasons to Attend

By Mr. Bruce Belmore P.Eng., PTOE, AVS posted 07-16-2019
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With the Austin, TX, USA meeting fast approaching, I have been putting a lot of thought into the reasons why ITE International has an Annual Meeting. There are some obvious procedural reasons to gather its elected leadership each year, but what are the compelling reasons for a member to attend? Here are my top reasons you should consider attending the Annual Meeting: 1. Technical Content – The meeting attracts some of the most senior speakers from industry looking to showcase their work and the meeting delivers exceptional content. 2. Fun and Experiential – Each year, the Annual Meeting is paired with a District meeting, so you experience local content and ...
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Second Diversity Scholar Named

By Marianne Saglam posted 06-19-2019
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Because of the generosity of both W. Hibbett Neel, P.E. (H) and Ken Voigt, P.E. (H) the ITE Diversity Scholar Program Committee has been able to select a second diversity scholar. Sebastian Velasquez from Houston, TX, USA is our second 2019 diversity scholar. Sebastian recently graduated from high school with a 3.5 GPA, and is planning to major in civil engineering at Texas A&M Kingsville. In Sebastian’s personal statement and through his teacher recommendations, we were provided a glimpse into Sebastian’s resiliency.    Sebastian’s family lost their home in Hurricane Harvey. With such a traumatic loss, his ability to attend school was difficult.  This ...
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First Ever SensorAMA Event Presented by the Oregon ITE ITS Subcommittee was a Success!

By Marianne Saglam posted 06-19-2019
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By Carl Olson, P.E., ASEP, Oregon ITE ITS Subcommittee Co-Chair and Oregon ITE Secretary – Treasurer Elect On May 16, the Oregon ITE ITS Subcommittee held their first ever SensorAMA event. The event was a day filled with, you guessed it, sensors! Vendor and agency presentations were focused into three sessions; Bike/Ped, Analytics, and Safety. The one-day event was held at the David Evans & Associates corporate headquarters on the beautiful south waterfront in Portland, Oregon with more than 110 individuals in attendance! With four vendors and four agency professionals all vying for talking time in each 75 minute session, it was imperative to use ...
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Hello, Mountain District

By Mr. Jeffrey Paniati P.E posted 06-07-2019
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Thirty years is a long time. Think back to where you were in 1985 (for those of you who were born). I was starting out my career with the Federal Highway Administration. We were just being introduced to things called personal computers—the ubiquitous use of e-mail, smartphones, and texting were still a long way off. We certainly weren’t talking about connected and automated vehicles, Mobility as a Service, and whether electric scooters were an asset or nuisance. Last month, the ITE International Board of Direction created the first wholly new ITE District in more than 30 years (http://bit.ly/2Q5wWXC). Combined with the emergence of the Missouri Valley and “new” ...
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Mobility as a Service

By Mr. Bruce Belmore P.Eng., PTOE, AVS posted 06-07-2019
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As ITE International President, I have the good fortune to travel to many of the District meetings and explore different transportation networks firsthand. I recently attended the Great Lakes District meeting in Indianapolis, IN, USA. With the city’s automobile racing heritage, there are several race cars proudly on display within the airport terminal. I immediately concluded this must be a car-centric city because of this history and tradition. After leaving the airport, I quickly realized that it was, instead, a city focused on encouraging all modes of transportation and meeting the public’s growing demand for mobility. There has been recent investment in ...
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Inaugural ITE Diversity Scholar Chosen

By Marianne Saglam posted 05-22-2019
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The ITE Diversity Scholar Program Committee  is pleased to announce that Jouselyn Lopez from Phoenix, AZ, USA, has been chosen to be the inaugural ITE Diversity Scholar. Jouselyn is a 4.0 student, regularly works 30 hours per week, is an active volunteer in her community, and will be the first person in her family to graduate from college.  She is planning to attend Arizona State University in the fall to major in civil engineering. Last summer Jouselyn interned with AECOM on a light rail expansion project affecting her community, and during this time she met transportation engineers, increasing her interest in the profession while grasping the positive effect ...
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ITE Membership: Local + Regional + Global

By Mr. Jeffrey Paniati P.E posted 05-01-2019
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As part of the ONE ITE initiative and efforts to enhance the value of ITE membership, we have been strengthening the relationships among all parts of ITE. We recognize that being an ITE member means being connected to and receiving benefits from all levels of the organization—locally, regionally, and globally. For most ITE members, involvement starts at the local level (Student Chapter, Chapter, or Section)—often this will be your strongest connection to ITE throughout your career. This is natural and expected. This is where your network is, where your community connections are, where the issues you are closest to are. This is where I started with ITE, as a ...
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Transportation’s Impact on Health

By Mr. Bruce Belmore P.Eng., PTOE, AVS posted 05-01-2019
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Over time, we have unwittingly removed physical activity from peoples’ lives through design. Communities are planned in large part around the use of cars and walking—biking and transit use are often an afterthought. This has led to a growing health challenge. Obesity has risen to epidemic proportions in North America, which has been linked to our car-centric culture. More than 100 years ago, health was largely determined by how and where you lived—today, in spite of tremendous advances in medical care, this is still true. However, our current health epidemic is not one of infectious diseases such as cholera and typhoid, but of chronic diseases such as diabetes, ...
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A Maturing Legacy Program

By Mr. Jeffrey Paniati P.E posted 04-15-2019
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Three years ago we began the process of creating a formal giving program at ITE. While prior, there had been a number of individual efforts, there was no organized way for organizations and individuals to support the charitable works of ITE. The Legacy Program was launched in October 2016 with a goal of helping develop the next generation of leaders within ITE and to advance diversity and inclusion within our profession. I am pleased to report that the program is fulfilling its vision and at the same time continuing to grow. Annually, the Legacy Program provides two scholarships to ITE’s premier leadership development program—LeadershipITE. Yung Koproswki and ...
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Safety: A Community Effort

By Mr. Bruce Belmore P.Eng., PTOE, AVS posted 04-15-2019
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At one time, the term “professional” was applied to individuals with certain traditional careers, such as those who practiced law, medicine, or engineering. Lawyers, doctors, and engineers were all seen as playing an important role in society. The lawyer was there to protect legal rights. People had a right to representation by legal counsel and the right to a fair trial. Likewise, the role of the doctor was to protect public health. In ancient Greece, a new doctor would recite the Hippocratic Oath and basically swear to the healing gods to uphold high ethical standards when dealing with patients. Today, the oath has been modified to describe protection of client ...
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Clemson University’s Master of Transportation Safety and Administration (MTSA)

By Marianne Saglam posted 03-27-2019
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Clemson University’s Master of Transportation Safety and Administration (MTSA) is the first graduate program of its kind in the United States with a focus on the management and administration of road safety programs. The degree addresses the need for a road safety workforce capable of deploying evidence-based strategies and best practices supported by ongoing research. The recently approved graduate program is now accepting applications for students for the Fall 2019 semester. The Application Fee will be waived for the first 50 students who complete and submit their application for admission to the Fall 2019 semester class by August 1, 2019. Clemson ...
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