From the Netherlands to North America – best practices in multimodal integration Presentation Brief Many people know the Netherlands for their cycling culture and world class bicycle infrastructure. What is less well-known is the Dutch expertise in multi-modal transportation – connecting people both on foot and on bike with efficient public transit systems. Join us […]
We are excited to announce the next Virtual Speaker Event of the ITE Hamilton Section is scheduled for Wednesday March 2nd 2022. This event will include a presentation by Mr. Todd Litman, Founder and Executive Director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, on the many ways transportation planning decisions affect our lives and communities, with a focus […]
Presentation Description The City of Ottawa approved its first Climate Change Master Plan in 2020. The plan includes targets of reducing carbon emissions from City operations by 50% by 2030, and 100% by 2040. With the operation of transit buses being a significant contributor to the City's carbon emissions, the Transit Service Department initiated the Bus […]
As our final virtual webinar for ITE Southern Alberta Section before returning to in-person meetings, we are pleased to welcome two guests from Boston, Massachusetts to share insights and recommendations for the future of multi-modal transportation planning in a post-pandemic world. Liza and Jason will share experiences from their work on unique multi-modal transportation plans […]
The Saskatchewan section will be hosting a virtual Technical Presentation Competition for Students! This event will help foster interest in the field of transportation while providing students an opportunity to present a transportation topic to their peers and transportation professionals. While technical competence is an important element, the primary focus of this competition is on […]
A.M. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award & City of Ottawa’s Protected Intersection Design Guide The National Capital Section (NCS) is excited to host a free lunchtime webinar on April 20 to present the annual A.M. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award and conduct a presentation on City of Ottawa’s Protected Intersection Design Guide. The recipient of this year’s A.M. Khan Lifetime Achievement […]
ITE Saskatchewan and Manitoba Sections Joint Spring Session Tuesday, April 26th 2022, 8:30 am-11:30 am CST, 9:30 am-12:30 pm CDT The Manitoba and Saskatchewan Sections of CITE will be hosting a virtual joint Spring Session. This virtual event will have 5 presentations distributed between each Section, followed by a networking event on the Wonder.Me platform where attendees and speakers will have an […]
Event Title: Protected Intersection Primer Date: April 28, 2022 Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm (MST) Location: Zoom Cost: Free for City of Calgary Employees, $15 for everyone else Event Description: Protected intersection design is on the rise in North America. Cities like Calgary, Canmore, Ottawa and Toronto are realizing a number of redesigned intersections that result in increased safety and comfort for […]
In 2021, the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) released their much-anticipated update to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities (commonly known as “Book 18”). While the first version of this guide, published in 2013, played a key role in shaping the growth of cycling infrastructure across Ontario, it was quickly overtaken by the […]
Talk Title: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Active Transportation in a Rural and Regional Context Presenter: Tyler Thomson, MCIP RPP PTP, Associate | Senior Active Transportation Planner Contributor: Erin Tattrie, RSE, GradTECH Abstract: Active transportation is a growing and quickly evolving aspect of our transportation realm both in urban and rural areas across Canada. […]
