DESCRIPTION:The ITE National Capital Section is hosting a FREE webinar on November 27\, 2025. \nReducing speed limits in urban areas is a commonly adopted strategy in recent years to reduce the incidence and severity of traffic collisions. Numerous Canadian cities have implemented speed limit reductions as part of their efforts to enhance road safety. \nUnder Transport Canada’s Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)\, SMATS Traffic Solutions (SMATS) and the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) partnered to undertake a statistical study to investigate the impact of speed limit reduction as a road safety strategy. Join us for this valuable conversation. \nDATE: Thursday\, November 27\, 2025 \nTIME: 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST \n*The virtual webinar link details will be shared in your ticket confirmation email after you have registered.* \n==Registration ends on November 27 at 10am== \n \nWebinar Details\nThe study is evaluating the impact of posted speed limit reductions on metrics like vehicle speeds\, harsh braking incidents\, and harsh acceleration events. This presentation of the interim study results will inform the audience on: \n\nThe impacts of posted speed limit reductions on vehicle speed.\nGuidance on conditions under which additional measures\, such as traffic calming\, should be considered.\nThe use of ‘Big Data’ to gain actionable insights to support data-driven policy and planning decisions\, ensuring impactful and sustainable safety interventions.\n\nPresenters\nThe Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is an independent road safety research institute and registered Canadian charity. TIRF is a world leader in research\, program and policy development\, evaluation\, and knowledge transfer — preventing loss of life and injuries on the roads\, reducing social costs and safeguarding productivity. Our focus is on people and their behaviours on the road that create risk. \n \nCraig Lyon is the Director of Road Safety Engineering at the Traffic Injury Research Foundation. He has a Masters of Applied Science degree from the University of Toronto and a Bachelors of Engineering degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (previously Ryerson). Craig has over 25 years of experience in transportation engineering with a focus on the quantitative analysis of road safety\, including the development and evaluation of road safety improvement programs; investigating the safety effects of planning and design decisions; before-after crash investigation studies; and the investigation of vehicle-pedestrian crashes. \n \nSMATS Traffic Solutions is an Ottawa-based technology company specializing in traffic data collection and analysis through advanced sensors and big data analytics. Its innovative solutions support a wide range of applications in traffic operations\, engineering\, safety\, and transportation planning. SMATS products have been successfully deployed and trusted by agencies and organizations across Canada and around the world. \n \nAmir Ghods is the CEO and founder of SMATS Traffic Solutions. Amir holds a PhD degree in Traffic Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has a long track record of academic research and solving industry challenges using technological innovations. He has over 15 years of experience in ITS\, transportation data analytics\, control\, optimization\, and simulation systems.
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SUMMARY:ITE Greater Vancouver: Advanced Travel Information & Traffic Management Systems in BC and across Canada (Virtual Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:ITE Greater Vancouver is pleased to have Yeatland Wong present his work at 12:00 pm\, October 22nd\, 2025. \nThe virtual seminar will be free and online. \nFrom BC to NWT: Scalable Traffic Management and Road Information Systems This webinar explores three real-world case studies that highlight how municipalities are improving safety\, communication\, and efficiency through advanced travel and traffic systems: \n\nSmall Municipality Collaborative Travel Information – A shared system for Sanford\, Oak Bay\, Coquitlam\, and Langford\, BC\, helping small municipalities deliver a modern traveler information system.\nDriveNWT – A territory-wide platform in the Northwest Territories that enhances road safety and communication across remote and seasonal roadways.\nAutomation & Traffic Management Across Canada – ATMS and ITS deployments in Ontario and Halifax that reduce manual work\, improve response times\, and streamline operations.\n\nWhy attend?\nDiscover practical\, scalable solutions that can apply to your operations—whether you’re looking to modernize travel info\, automate traffic management\, or improve service delivery with limited resources. \nBio: Yeatland Wong\, P. Eng \nYeatland Wong has over 20 years of experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and transportation engineering. His career spans provincial and municipal government\, as well as the private consulting sector\, with roles at the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BCMoTI)\, the City of Calgary\, Stantec\, and Dillon Consulting. Yeatland led the deployment of countless ITS projects\, including lane reversal systems\, travel time systems\, traveler information platforms\, traffic management systems\, and other innovative technologies. He is currently the Director of Smart Mobility Projects at Transnomis Solutions and serves on the Executive Committee of the ITS Canada Board of Directors.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGUzYTVjNmEtY2E4Yi00NzZmLWI2MmQtYzk5ZTYyZDNkMjg2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-greater-vancouver-advanced-travel-information-traffic-management-systems-in-bc-and-across-canada-virtual-october-2025/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Virtual,Webinar
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DESCRIPTION:ITE Greater Vancouver is pleased to have Yeatland Wong present his work at 12:00 pm\, October 22nd\, 2025. \nThe virtual seminar will be free and online. \nFrom BC to NWT: Scalable Traffic Management and Road Information Systems This webinar explores three real-world case studies that highlight how municipalities are improving safety\, communication\, and efficiency through advanced travel and traffic systems: \n\nSmall Municipality Collaborative Travel Information – A shared system for Sanford\, Oak Bay\, Coquitlam\, and Langford\, BC\, helping small municipalities deliver a modern traveler information system.\nDriveNWT – A territory-wide platform in the Northwest Territories that enhances road safety and communication across remote and seasonal roadways.\nAutomation & Traffic Management Across Canada – ATMS and ITS deployments in Ontario and Halifax that reduce manual work\, improve response times\, and streamline operations.\n\nWhy attend?\nDiscover practical\, scalable solutions that can apply to your operations—whether you’re looking to modernize travel info\, automate traffic management\, or improve service delivery with limited resources. \nBio: Yeatland Wong\, P. Eng \nYeatland Wong has over 20 years of experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and transportation engineering. His career spans provincial and municipal government\, as well as the private consulting sector\, with roles at the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BCMoTI)\, the City of Calgary\, Stantec\, and Dillon Consulting. Yeatland led the deployment of countless ITS projects\, including lane reversal systems\, travel time systems\, traveler information platforms\, traffic management systems\, and other innovative technologies. He is currently the Director of Smart Mobility Projects at Transnomis Solutions and serves on the Executive Committee of the ITS Canada Board of Directors.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070055
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Automated Speed Enforcement in Toronto School Zones: Evidence of Safer Speeds
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) is kindly offering free registration for ITE members to this October 20th webinar on Automated Speed Enforcement in Toronto School Zones: Evidence of Safer Speeds presented by Dr. Linda Rothman. \nDr. Rothman will present the results of a collaborative study between SickKids\, Toronto Metropolitan University and the City of Toronto. The study evaluated the impact of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras in school zones across Toronto between 2020 and 2022. Using a quasi-experimental design\, the research measured vehicle speeds before\, during\, and after camera deployment at 250 sites. The findings showed a 45% reduction in the proportion of vehicles speeding\, a 10 km/h drop in the 85th percentile speed\, and an 87% decrease in severe speeding (20 km/h or more over the limit) when cameras were active. The study highlights ASE as an effective tool for improving safety in school zones by reducing dangerous driving speeds. \nSpeakers\nDr. Linda Rothman is an Associate Professor at the School of Occupational and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University and an Associate Professor (status only) at the University of Toronto. She is an epidemiologist with expertise in vulnerable road user injuries in urban environments. She holds several Canadian Institutes of Health Research grants\, including the Healthy Cities CapaCITY/É implementation science team grant involving researchers working together with municipalities across Canada and Australia to examine the implementation and evaluation of interventions focused on speed reduction and All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Networks. \nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this webinar is FREE for current CARSP and ITE Canada members. \nNon-members are welcome to purchase a ticket for $50. \nRegistration closes October 19 on the CARSP website here
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/carsp-webinar-ase-school-zones/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Vision Zero and Road Safety in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 10\, 2025\, at 11:00 am ET for a special joint webinar hosted by CARSP’s Young Professionals’ Committee (YPC) and ITE Canada’s Toronto Section\, focusing on Vision Zero and Road Safety in Canada. This session will feature insights from Liraz Fridman\, Ph.D. (CARSP President and Road Safety Supervisor\, City of Guelph)\, Sheyda Saneinejad (Manager of Vision Zero Projects\, City of Toronto)\, and Maryam Hasanpour\, Ph.D. (Associate\, Transportation & Safety at 30 Forensic Engineering). Together\, they will provide examples of municipal Vision Zero initiatives\, plus an example of a practical approach to predicting pedestrian crashes\, a priority road user group for Vision Zero programs. The webinar is designed to engage a diverse audience of students\, young professionals\, and experienced practitioners alike\, offering insights into municipal road safety programs and analysis techniques. \nSpeakers\nDr. Liraz Fridman\, Ph.D. is the Road Safety Supervisor for the City of Guelph. After graduating from her PhD program at York University she completed two postdoctoral fellowships jointly at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute in Calgary in the areas of injury prevention and speed management. Her passion for equity\, injury prevention\, and road safety led her to a role in municipal government where she developed the first Community Road Safety Strategy which is now being adopted using a Vision Zero framework in Guelph. \nSheyda Saneinejad is a Professional Engineer and Road Safety Professional (RSP1) with over 17 years of experience in the field of road safety and active transportation. She is the Manager of Vision Zero Projects at the City of Toronto\, and has led several projects involving policy making\, planning\, designing\, operating and monitoring the right of way\, particularly for vulnerable road users. She also shares her expertise as an educator in the field. Sheyda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Transportation Planning and Engineering. \nMaryam Hasanpour is a transportation engineer with a PhD in Transportation Engineering and a strong focus on traffic safety\, data-driven decision-making\, and Vision Zero strategies. She brings extensive experience in analyzing pedestrian and vehicle conflict data\, applying advanced modeling techniques and innovative safety initiatives to understand crash patterns and improve road safety. \nFREE registration is open until October 9th on the CARSP website here
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/webinar-vision-zero-and-road-safety-in-canada/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T120000
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SUMMARY:ITE Interior BC/PIBC - 2025 April Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first event of the year with a technical webinar presented by Sophie Renard\, P.Eng.\, Transportation Analyst at Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd.! \n“Prioritizing Public Cycling Amenities: An Automated GIS Tool”\nWebinar Description:\nAs cities strive to create complete communities\, equitable and effective access to supportive cycling amenities is vital for promoting sustainable transportation and enhancing urban mobility. Increasing resources are being allocated to provide public bicycle parking facilities; however\, while bicycle end-of-trip (EOT) facilities have become more common in private developments\, there is still a gap in best practice research for implementing EOT facilities in the public realm. \nBunt\, together with the City of Nanaimo\, developed a Bicycle End-of-Trip Facility Priority Index tool to identify\, and prioritize locations for public bike parking and EOT facilities. The Priority Index is a GIS-based tool that utilizes an automated spatial analysis process to score potential bike parking sites across the City. The tool considers a variety of factors relating to accessibility\, land use\, equity\, and social well-being. Users can adjust the weighting of these criteria to reflect local priorities\, resulting in a tailored approach that meets the specific needs of the community. Bunt will present an overview of the Priority Index tool\, including a highlight of the challenges faced and lessons learns. \nBunt aims to inspire cities to adopt similar tools that support active transportation. Ultimately\, the Priority Index serves as a vital resource in creating healthier\, more connected\, and equitable communities that promote cycling as a sustainable mode of transport. \n \nPresenter – Sophie Renard:\n‘Sophie is a transportation engineer at Bunt & Associates\, bringing several years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has collaborated with communities of all sizes across British Columbia and Western Canada to activate pedestrian\, cycling\, and rolling facilities for people of all ages and abilities. Her work encompasses a wide range of projects that enhance urban mobility\, developing her diverse technical skillset and allowing her to stay at the forefront of best practices in active transportation planning and engineering. By supporting sustainable modes and enhancing urban mobility\, Sophie strives to create complete\, connected\, and vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.’ \nThe webinar will be held over Microsoft Teams on April 30\, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP by April 29 to receive the webinar link to attend.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGJmMThiOWYtN2YxMi00OTJjLWE2Y2MtMzAxY2VmY2NmNmNk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224637223a-1556-44a8-8243-cf9ef66f6f62%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ac1aa780-eff7-45e4-b4d0-c652a45283b6%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-interior-bc-pibc-2025-april-webinar/
LOCATION:Kelowna Area\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first event of the year with a technical webinar presented by Sophie Renard\, P.Eng.\, Transportation Analyst at Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd.! \n“Prioritizing Public Cycling Amenities: An Automated GIS Tool”\nWebinar Description:\nAs cities strive to create complete communities\, equitable and effective access to supportive cycling amenities is vital for promoting sustainable transportation and enhancing urban mobility. Increasing resources are being allocated to provide public bicycle parking facilities; however\, while bicycle end-of-trip (EOT) facilities have become more common in private developments\, there is still a gap in best practice research for implementing EOT facilities in the public realm. \nBunt\, together with the City of Nanaimo\, developed a Bicycle End-of-Trip Facility Priority Index tool to identify\, and prioritize locations for public bike parking and EOT facilities. The Priority Index is a GIS-based tool that utilizes an automated spatial analysis process to score potential bike parking sites across the City. The tool considers a variety of factors relating to accessibility\, land use\, equity\, and social well-being. Users can adjust the weighting of these criteria to reflect local priorities\, resulting in a tailored approach that meets the specific needs of the community. Bunt will present an overview of the Priority Index tool\, including a highlight of the challenges faced and lessons learns. \nBunt aims to inspire cities to adopt similar tools that support active transportation. Ultimately\, the Priority Index serves as a vital resource in creating healthier\, more connected\, and equitable communities that promote cycling as a sustainable mode of transport. \n \nPresenter – Sophie Renard:\n‘Sophie is a transportation engineer at Bunt & Associates\, bringing several years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has collaborated with communities of all sizes across British Columbia and Western Canada to activate pedestrian\, cycling\, and rolling facilities for people of all ages and abilities. Her work encompasses a wide range of projects that enhance urban mobility\, developing her diverse technical skillset and allowing her to stay at the forefront of best practices in active transportation planning and engineering. By supporting sustainable modes and enhancing urban mobility\, Sophie strives to create complete\, connected\, and vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.’ \nThe webinar will be held over Microsoft Teams on April 30\, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP by April 29 to receive the webinar link to attend.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T133000
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SUMMARY:Joint ITE Toronto\, Hamilton\, SW Ontario Virtual Event - Connecting Communities: Exploring Transit Reach and Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:Registrants will be eligible for 1.5 professional development credits/hours (PDH). \nJoin ITE Toronto\, Hamilton\, and Southwestern Sections for an engaging virtual event\, Connecting Communities: Exploring Transit Reach and Competitiveness. This insightful session will delve into the critical role of transit systems in fostering connectivity\, sustainability\, and economic growth across Ontario’s diverse landscapes. \nFrom large metropolitan to medium-sized cities and smaller communities\, this event will showcase innovative strategies\, challenges\, and success stories in enhancing transit reach and competitiveness. Hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on how effective transit networks can bridge gaps\, improve accessibility\, drive community development and shapes the livability and competitiveness of cities of all sizes. \nSpeakers\nSusan Mills – Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) \nSusan Mills serves as the Transit Coordinator for Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT)\, a small but thriving rural transit system managed by the Municipality of Lambton Shores in collaboration with South Huron\, Bluewater\, North Middlesex\, and Kettle & Stony Point First Nation. Before stepping into her role at HSAT in 2022\, Susan was the manager of the local chamber of commerce\, where she gained valuable insight into the needs of local communities\, businesses\, and resident travel patterns—expertise that now helps shape HSAT’s services. Launched in December 2020\, HSAT has become one of the most successful pilot transit projects funded by the Ontario Community Rural Transit Grant program\, achieving an impressive 1\,685% growth rate since its inception. \nNick Chaloux –Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) \nNick is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and transit planner with a background in transit equity\, long-range planning\, and transit business casing. Nick is leading HSR’s Strategy team\, working alongside passionate transit professionals to deliver major projects like Hamilton’s new bus garage\, integrating HSR service into the Hamilton LRT project\, and crafting a new framework for transit planning data and analytics. Since joining the City of Hamilton in 2024\, Nick led phasing and implementation planning for HSR’s next growth plan\, HSR Next\, which plans significant transit expansion in underserved areas of Hamilton. \nJessica Deslippe – Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) \nJessica Deslippe\, P.Eng\, is the Project Manager for the Bus Rapid Transit portfolio at the TTC. In collaboration with the City of Toronto\, Jessica is working to bring fast\, frequent\, and reliable bus service to neighborhoods across the city\, improving how people move through\, and interact with\, their communities.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjU0ZmQxN2EtYzU5My00ZWE5LTgwMDMtMjQ3MzkzMGZjYzdi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f0bc8ec6-9ed8-4d0c-9189-411ad949cc65%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f4861a1-afcd-4221-ab3e-19286725f253%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-toronto-hamilton-southwestontario-joint-connecting-communities-march-2025/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Registrants will be eligible for 1.5 professional development credits/hours (PDH). \nJoin ITE Toronto\, Hamilton\, and Southwestern Sections for an engaging virtual event\, Connecting Communities: Exploring Transit Reach and Competitiveness. This insightful session will delve into the critical role of transit systems in fostering connectivity\, sustainability\, and economic growth across Ontario’s diverse landscapes. \nFrom large metropolitan to medium-sized cities and smaller communities\, this event will showcase innovative strategies\, challenges\, and success stories in enhancing transit reach and competitiveness. Hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on how effective transit networks can bridge gaps\, improve accessibility\, drive community development and shapes the livability and competitiveness of cities of all sizes. \nSpeakers\nSusan Mills – Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) \nSusan Mills serves as the Transit Coordinator for Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT)\, a small but thriving rural transit system managed by the Municipality of Lambton Shores in collaboration with South Huron\, Bluewater\, North Middlesex\, and Kettle & Stony Point First Nation. Before stepping into her role at HSAT in 2022\, Susan was the manager of the local chamber of commerce\, where she gained valuable insight into the needs of local communities\, businesses\, and resident travel patterns—expertise that now helps shape HSAT’s services. Launched in December 2020\, HSAT has become one of the most successful pilot transit projects funded by the Ontario Community Rural Transit Grant program\, achieving an impressive 1\,685% growth rate since its inception. \nNick Chaloux –Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) \nNick is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and transit planner with a background in transit equity\, long-range planning\, and transit business casing. Nick is leading HSR’s Strategy team\, working alongside passionate transit professionals to deliver major projects like Hamilton’s new bus garage\, integrating HSR service into the Hamilton LRT project\, and crafting a new framework for transit planning data and analytics. Since joining the City of Hamilton in 2024\, Nick led phasing and implementation planning for HSR’s next growth plan\, HSR Next\, which plans significant transit expansion in underserved areas of Hamilton. \nJessica Deslippe – Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) \nJessica Deslippe\, P.Eng\, is the Project Manager for the Bus Rapid Transit portfolio at the TTC. In collaboration with the City of Toronto\, Jessica is working to bring fast\, frequent\, and reliable bus service to neighborhoods across the city\, improving how people move through\, and interact with\, their communities.
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Safety and Vision Zero - Joint CARSP/ITE Canada Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This Joint CARSP& ITE Canada Webinar explores Sustainable Safety and Vision Zero\, examining their philosophies\, best practices\, and practical applications. Through a comparative analysis\, participants will gain insights into how these frameworks complement one another and the challenges inherent in integrating them. \nThe session includes case studies from Canada\, the United States\, and the Netherlands\, showcasing diverse contexts shaped by varying local needs\, cultural factors\, and community scales. These examples will illustrate how to adapt these frameworks effectively to specific road conditions\, traffic behaviours\, and societal norms. \nThe webinar will balance presentation and interaction\, with tools like Menti polls and a dedicated Q&A segment to foster engagement and practical takeaways. \nRegistration for this webinar is FREE for current CARSP and ITE members. Non-members are welcome to purchase a ticket. \nVisit the event website to register \nSpeakers\n\nAnna Luten\n\n\n\n\nLead Workshop Facilitator\nMobycon \nAnna is a communication specialist based on North America. Originally hailing from the Netherlands\, Anna was the first Bicycle Mayor of Amsterdam and is focussed on urban cycling safety and advocacy to foster sustainable transportation in North America. Anna brings a diverse experience which has seen her collaborate in various industries from fashion and e-commerce to bicycle manufacturers\, startups and urban mobility organisations. \nAnna is an excellent storyteller with a flair for developing implementable strategies\, working adeptly from strategy creation through to execution. With her expertise in mobility\, she is passionate about improving urban environments for the betterment of communities and cities. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNarayan Donaldson \n\nTransportation Planner\nMobycon \nNarayan is a transportation planner with seven years of planning and engineering experience in Canada and the Netherlands. He is passionate about rebuilding streets and networks to allow people to move safely and efficiently using all modes of transport. He specializes in the design of intersections including physical design and traffic signal control\, with a particular focus on active transportation modes and public transit. Prior to working at Mobycon\, he worked as a traffic signal program developer in the Netherlands and in Ontario. He also has experience designing streets through his previous work as a transportation planner for the Toronto Transit Commission. His combination of Canadian and Dutch experience makes him well-suited for adapting European strategies for a North-American context.
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/sustainable-safety-and-vision-zero-joint-carsp-ite-canada-webinar/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
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SUMMARY:ITE Canada: Virtual Technical Symposium
DESCRIPTION:ITE Canada invites you to join us for our first-ever Virtual Technical Symposium to be held on February 5 and 6\, 2025. This curated content will feature presenters from across Canada speaking on emergency planning\, functional planning design\, traffic and multimodal analysis\, and safety. \nSee the event webpage for more details.
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-canada-virtual-technical-symposium/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Symposium,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
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SUMMARY:ITE Toronto: Accessibility and Inclusion in the Built Environment (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Through presentation and interactive discussions\, this webinar will address how we can create more accessible and inclusive built environments for all. This includes the interaction with transportation engineering and design. \nSpeaker\nHaley Rae Lawson (she/her) BDes\, RHFAC Professional\, is a Toronto-based Senior Accessibility Specialist at Human Space\, the inclusive design profession of BDP – a global architecture\, design and urbanism consultancy. She helps to create thoughtful and innovative solutions that promote equity\, wellbeing and participation in the built environment. Haley Rae helps to lead and develop inclusive design strategies and practices across multiple complex projects and various public forums. She primarily focuses on services such as consulting\, certification and benchmarking\, guidelines and standards\, building audits\, and training. Haley Rae contributes her technical expertise on international\, national\, provincial and municipal accessibility requirements and better practices. She actively practices allyship\, and draws on her lived\, professional and volunteer experiences to advocate for inclusion\, equity and accessibility. Haley Rae’s background in environmental design\, and experience as a design educator at OCAD University\, contribute to her unique perspective in accessibility consulting. She is committed to using an intersectional approach to design\, actively including and learning from people with a range of perspectives and educating others about the diversity of ways to create spaces for all. \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmQ0NmFkM2ItODM4My00MWYyLWJkMzktYmExNDFhMWZiZDQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-toronto-accessibility-and-inclusion-in-the-built-environment-virtual/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Toronto Section":MAILTO:activities@toronto.itecanada.org
GEO:43.725103;-79.369138
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Through presentation and interactive discussions\, this webinar will address how we can create more accessible and inclusive built environments for all. This includes the interaction with transportation engineering and design. \nSpeaker\nHaley Rae Lawson (she/her) BDes\, RHFAC Professional\, is a Toronto-based Senior Accessibility Specialist at Human Space\, the inclusive design profession of BDP – a global architecture\, design and urbanism consultancy. She helps to create thoughtful and innovative solutions that promote equity\, wellbeing and participation in the built environment. Haley Rae helps to lead and develop inclusive design strategies and practices across multiple complex projects and various public forums. She primarily focuses on services such as consulting\, certification and benchmarking\, guidelines and standards\, building audits\, and training. Haley Rae contributes her technical expertise on international\, national\, provincial and municipal accessibility requirements and better practices. She actively practices allyship\, and draws on her lived\, professional and volunteer experiences to advocate for inclusion\, equity and accessibility. Haley Rae’s background in environmental design\, and experience as a design educator at OCAD University\, contribute to her unique perspective in accessibility consulting. She is committed to using an intersectional approach to design\, actively including and learning from people with a range of perspectives and educating others about the diversity of ways to create spaces for all. \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20241105T193939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T193939Z
UID:10000726-1731585600-1731589200@www.itecanada.org
SUMMARY:ITE National Capital: Road Safety Audit Webinar (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The City of Ottawa has recently implemented a practice guideline requesting that projects involving a roadway redesign or renewal undertake a Road Safety Audit (RSA)\, as part of the design process. Geoff and Suzanne have a combined 55+ years of experience in Road Safety Engineering. They will talk about why RSAs are an important part of a roadway design project; and what to expect if you are asked to do one.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjgzODliNDMtMTQ2ZC00N2EwLWI0ZTktZDg5NzU2MmVmMDhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-national-capital-road-safety-audit-webinar-virtual/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org
GEO:45.448628;-75.654714
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:The City of Ottawa has recently implemented a practice guideline requesting that projects involving a roadway redesign or renewal undertake a Road Safety Audit (RSA)\, as part of the design process. Geoff and Suzanne have a combined 55+ years of experience in Road Safety Engineering. They will talk about why RSAs are an important part of a roadway design project; and what to expect if you are asked to do one.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20241028T151511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T141347Z
UID:10000720-1731585600-1731589200@www.itecanada.org
SUMMARY:ITE Canada: Industry Perspectives & Emerging Ideas: Insights from ITE Canada's Technical Appointees (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:ITE Canada cordially invites you to attend a 1-hour virtual session presented by our Technical Appointees to highlight hot topics in the transportation field\, share emerging ideas\, and discuss gaps in knowledge\, skills and resources and how these gaps are being addressed. \nPresentations will span seven themes: \n\nSafety\nMulti-modal Mobility\nDesign\nPlanning\nTechnology\nOperations and Workforce\n\nA Q&A session will follow the presentations. \nOne of ITE Canada’s mandates is to keep our members informed about perspectives in the transportation industry\, emerging ideas\, and joint project partnerships that ITE Canada undertakes with organizations such as TAC and ITE International. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of our 26 multi-disciplinary volunteer appointees serving on technical committees and councils about pressing challenges and opportunities in transportation. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 14\, 2024 | 12 to 1 pm ET / 9 to 10 am PT\nWhat: Virtual webinar with Q&A\nCost: Free for ITE members\, $25 for non-members\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmNkOGYyMTctMTMwNy00M2FlLThiZjAtMDA5ZTAwODVhMjE4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-canada-industry-perspectives-and-emerging-ideas-insights-from-ite-canadas-technical-appointees/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TLC-Appointees-Webinar-Nov-14-Event-banner_low.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org
GEO:45.448628;-75.654714
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:ITE Canada cordially invites you to attend a 1-hour virtual session presented by our Technical Appointees to highlight hot topics in the transportation field\, share emerging ideas\, and discuss gaps in knowledge\, skills and resources and how these gaps are being addressed. \nPresentations will span seven themes: \n\nSafety\nMulti-modal Mobility\nDesign\nPlanning\nTechnology\nOperations and Workforce\n\nA Q&A session will follow the presentations. \nOne of ITE Canada’s mandates is to keep our members informed about perspectives in the transportation industry\, emerging ideas\, and joint project partnerships that ITE Canada undertakes with organizations such as TAC and ITE International. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of our 26 multi-disciplinary volunteer appointees serving on technical committees and councils about pressing challenges and opportunities in transportation. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 14\, 2024 | 12 to 1 pm ET / 9 to 10 am PT\nWhat: Virtual webinar with Q&A\nCost: Free for ITE members\, $25 for non-members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20241016T154538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T141357Z
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SUMMARY:ITE Toronto: Transit Priority Measures in the City of Toronto (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:To improve the speed and reliability of surface transit the TTC employs several Transit Priority Measures (TPMs). TPMs include policies\, technology\, and infrastructure projects that support the bus and streetcar network. This presentation gives information on the supporting policies that enable these measures and how they are implemented. The main TPMs that the TTC uses and will be covered include: Transit Signal Priority\, Queue Jump Lanes\, Bus Priority Lanes\, and Regulatory Changes. In addition\, several projects will be presented that demonstrate these TPMs in action. \nSpeakers \nMarc Tan\nMarc is the Manager of Transportation Engineering at TTC\, leading a team Transportation Engineers and Technicians for several years to help Toronto’s Streetcars and Buses move faster and more reliably. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario with over 10 years of experience with skills in traffic operations\, TSP systems design\, Transit Priority Measures\, transit and traffic management plans and traffic modeling software. Throughout his career Marc has been working closely with different municipal and transit agencies\, as well as delivering several public transit P3 projects in the GTA. He is very passionate about the design and planning public transit systems through data driven approaches. \nJordan Hart-Bishop\nJordan is a Senior Transportation Engineer with the TTC in Operations Planning. His background includes work within the public\, private\, and academic sectors. Jordan has a passion for traffic operations with a focus on signalized control. He has completed numerous planning and operations studies with the use of Synchro. \n \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWY2MjcyNGMtZjA5NS00Yzg5LTgzOTctMjEwNDMxMjk0YjM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-toronto-transit-priority-measures-in-the-city-of-toronto-virtual/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Toronto Section":MAILTO:activities@toronto.itecanada.org
GEO:43.725103;-79.369138
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:To improve the speed and reliability of surface transit the TTC employs several Transit Priority Measures (TPMs). TPMs include policies\, technology\, and infrastructure projects that support the bus and streetcar network. This presentation gives information on the supporting policies that enable these measures and how they are implemented. The main TPMs that the TTC uses and will be covered include: Transit Signal Priority\, Queue Jump Lanes\, Bus Priority Lanes\, and Regulatory Changes. In addition\, several projects will be presented that demonstrate these TPMs in action. \nSpeakers \nMarc Tan\nMarc is the Manager of Transportation Engineering at TTC\, leading a team Transportation Engineers and Technicians for several years to help Toronto’s Streetcars and Buses move faster and more reliably. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario with over 10 years of experience with skills in traffic operations\, TSP systems design\, Transit Priority Measures\, transit and traffic management plans and traffic modeling software. Throughout his career Marc has been working closely with different municipal and transit agencies\, as well as delivering several public transit P3 projects in the GTA. He is very passionate about the design and planning public transit systems through data driven approaches. \nJordan Hart-Bishop\nJordan is a Senior Transportation Engineer with the TTC in Operations Planning. His background includes work within the public\, private\, and academic sectors. Jordan has a passion for traffic operations with a focus on signalized control. He has completed numerous planning and operations studies with the use of Synchro. \n \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20240828T152127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T195435Z
UID:10000699-1725969600-1725973200@www.itecanada.org
SUMMARY:ITE Southern Alberta: Transportation Management of Emergencies in Northern Alberta (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Management of Emergencies in Northern Alberta \nThe Peace Region has experienced either wildfires or floods every year since 2014. Each year\, it is a matter of when the emergency will strike\, not if. Part of Mae’s work as the Operations Manager includes managing highway closures and evacuation routes during such emergencies. In this presentation\, Mae is going to highlight the importance of networking and planning in advance of a disaster\, as well as regular training and communication. \nProper traffic accommodation is essential to protect both local communities and other road users. Mae will review what was done here in Alberta to aid the thousands of evacuees from the Northwest Territories and how sometimes a small gesture can make a huge difference! \nPresenter: Mae Stewart\, P.Eng \nMae has spent her entire career as a civil engineer in the public service\, working for municipal\, federal and now provincial governments. She has spent the last 16 years working for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) in Peace River. As the Operations Manager\, Mae oversees the delivery of departmental programs on Alberta’s highway network\, First Nation and Metis Settlement road infrastructure\, park and urban access roads\, and ferries and ice bridges. She is responsible for the delivery of multi-million dollar highway maintenance contracts and provides leadership to a team of engineers and technologists. Mae has been involved in several innovative projects such as the design and construction of a carcass compost\, the construction and maintenance of an bridge across an 800m wide river\, and the creation of a five year strategic people plan to build an engaged and resilient workplace culture. \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGY1Mzg2ZTUtMGMzMS00MjJiLWIyYTUtMDU4YjkxMGYzYmZm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-southern-alberta-transportation-management-of-emergencies-in-northern-alberta-virtual/
LOCATION:Edmonton Area\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Southern Alberta Section":MAILTO:southernalberta@itecanada.org
GEO:53.554487;-113.491207
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Transportation Management of Emergencies in Northern Alberta \nThe Peace Region has experienced either wildfires or floods every year since 2014. Each year\, it is a matter of when the emergency will strike\, not if. Part of Mae’s work as the Operations Manager includes managing highway closures and evacuation routes during such emergencies. In this presentation\, Mae is going to highlight the importance of networking and planning in advance of a disaster\, as well as regular training and communication. \nProper traffic accommodation is essential to protect both local communities and other road users. Mae will review what was done here in Alberta to aid the thousands of evacuees from the Northwest Territories and how sometimes a small gesture can make a huge difference! \nPresenter: Mae Stewart\, P.Eng \nMae has spent her entire career as a civil engineer in the public service\, working for municipal\, federal and now provincial governments. She has spent the last 16 years working for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) in Peace River. As the Operations Manager\, Mae oversees the delivery of departmental programs on Alberta’s highway network\, First Nation and Metis Settlement road infrastructure\, park and urban access roads\, and ferries and ice bridges. She is responsible for the delivery of multi-million dollar highway maintenance contracts and provides leadership to a team of engineers and technologists. Mae has been involved in several innovative projects such as the design and construction of a carcass compost\, the construction and maintenance of an bridge across an 800m wide river\, and the creation of a five year strategic people plan to build an engaged and resilient workplace culture. \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20240710T144926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T163710Z
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SUMMARY:ITE Toronto Section: Webinar "From Speed to Access: Redefining Urban Planning Strategies"
DESCRIPTION:Many jurisdictions are establishing vehicle travel reduction targets and how transportation agencies can help achieve those goals. Vehicle travel reduction targets represent a shift from mobility-based planning\, which assumes that the goal is to maximize traffic speeds\, to accessibility-based planning which strives to minimize the amount of travel required to access services and activities. Vehicle travel reduction targets reduce investments in roadway expansions and parking subsidies\, and increase support for multimodal planning\, improved connectivity\, TDM programs and Smart Growth development policies. These shifts respond to changing user demands and provide many economic\, social and environmental benefits. This webinar should be of interest to anybody who wants to help create a more efficient and equitable transportation system. \nSpeaker \n \nTodd Litman is founder and executive director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute\, an independent research organization dedicated to developing innovative solutions to transport problems. His work helps expand the range of impacts and options considered in transportation decision-making\, improve evaluation methods\, and make specialized technical concepts accessible to a larger audience. His research is used worldwide in transport planning and policy analysis. \n \n \n*** \nAs part of its greenhouse gas reduction strategy\, the State of California stopped evaluating projects using vehicular level-of-service and replaced it with assessments of changes in vehicle miles of travel (VMT). The change ran into a host of technical issues that are still being worked through. The problems are particularly acute for projects in small towns and rural areas\, where agencies do not have traffic models designed for this type of analysis. \nGHD has developed a GIS-based methodology for assessing the VMT impacts of proposed land development projects in smaller towns and rural areas. The methodology was designed to be easy to use by agency staff using data and software they already have. It assesses VMT impacts based on residential and employment density\, the proximity of complementary land uses\, and access to a safe bicycling network. Although not perfect\, it does provide a practical tool for agencies with limited resources. \nSpeaker \n \nDon Hubbard is a senior transportation planner and traffic engineer with extensive experience in travel demand forecasting and transportation policy. Don is a rare combination of a “big-picture” regional planner and a detail-oriented traffic engineer. He specializes in highly defensible transportation analyses for projects with a strong likelihood of litigation. Don also develops new techniques for improved modeling. For example\, the “4Ds” post-processor he developed to account for smart growth characteristics is now used in models across the U.S.. Similarly\, his “dynamic validation” technique to assess model performance has now been adopted as standard practice for many agencies. \n \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2JlOTVjZDctODhmOS00NjNiLWE3NWQtYzRiN2UwNTJkNjMw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-toronto-section-webinar-are-vehicle-travel-reduction-targets-justified/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Toronto Section":MAILTO:activities@toronto.itecanada.org
GEO:43.725103;-79.369138
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Many jurisdictions are establishing vehicle travel reduction targets and how transportation agencies can help achieve those goals. Vehicle travel reduction targets represent a shift from mobility-based planning\, which assumes that the goal is to maximize traffic speeds\, to accessibility-based planning which strives to minimize the amount of travel required to access services and activities. Vehicle travel reduction targets reduce investments in roadway expansions and parking subsidies\, and increase support for multimodal planning\, improved connectivity\, TDM programs and Smart Growth development policies. These shifts respond to changing user demands and provide many economic\, social and environmental benefits. This webinar should be of interest to anybody who wants to help create a more efficient and equitable transportation system. \nSpeaker \n \nTodd Litman is founder and executive director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute\, an independent research organization dedicated to developing innovative solutions to transport problems. His work helps expand the range of impacts and options considered in transportation decision-making\, improve evaluation methods\, and make specialized technical concepts accessible to a larger audience. His research is used worldwide in transport planning and policy analysis. \n \n \n*** \nAs part of its greenhouse gas reduction strategy\, the State of California stopped evaluating projects using vehicular level-of-service and replaced it with assessments of changes in vehicle miles of travel (VMT). The change ran into a host of technical issues that are still being worked through. The problems are particularly acute for projects in small towns and rural areas\, where agencies do not have traffic models designed for this type of analysis. \nGHD has developed a GIS-based methodology for assessing the VMT impacts of proposed land development projects in smaller towns and rural areas. The methodology was designed to be easy to use by agency staff using data and software they already have. It assesses VMT impacts based on residential and employment density\, the proximity of complementary land uses\, and access to a safe bicycling network. Although not perfect\, it does provide a practical tool for agencies with limited resources. \nSpeaker \n \nDon Hubbard is a senior transportation planner and traffic engineer with extensive experience in travel demand forecasting and transportation policy. Don is a rare combination of a “big-picture” regional planner and a detail-oriented traffic engineer. He specializes in highly defensible transportation analyses for projects with a strong likelihood of litigation. Don also develops new techniques for improved modeling. For example\, the “4Ds” post-processor he developed to account for smart growth characteristics is now used in models across the U.S.. Similarly\, his “dynamic validation” technique to assess model performance has now been adopted as standard practice for many agencies. \n \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20240216T200632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T200632Z
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SUMMARY:ITE National Capital: Quick Build Cycling Program – City of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The City of Toronto is working to make travel by bike safer and more inviting\, which helps ease congestion\, creates a cleaner environment\, and promotes physical activity. One way the City is working towards this goal is by upgrading and renewing existing parts of the network to improve safety through the Quick Build Program. Upgrades and renewals typically include implementing new line markings\, bundling with state-of-good repair road or water projects\, or standalone cycling or intersection improvements. \nJoin us to learn more about the program and the possible application in our local context. \nPresenters\nSimran Patel\nSimran Patel is a Transportation Technologist in the Cycling and Pedestrian Projects unit at the City of Toronto. She is involved in designing cycling infrastructure for various projects throughout the City. She has been working in the transportation sector for over three years\, with experience in active transportation\, preliminary design and planning\, traffic signal and roadway design\, traffic modelling and construction staging. Simran graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Civil Engineering Program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2020. Prior to joining the City in May 2022\, Simran worked as a Transportation Designer at AECOM working on roadway design\, utility plans and construction staging plans. \n \nZach Wang\nZach works at the City of Toronto’s Planning\, Delivery and Management (PDM) Section’s Civil Construction Unit. The unit works on the delivery of construction projects via a roster of contractors for various partner units within the PDM section (i.e. Neighborhood Projects\, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects\, Vision Zero Projects). \nPrior to joining the City in February of 2023\, Zach worked as a Project Engineer in the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s (MTO) Project Delivery Office. \nZach graduated from the University of Toronto’s Civil Engineering program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2019. Upon graduating\, he joined the MTO as a part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). During his time in the EDP\, he had the opportunity to explore and work in various offices including Construction Operations\, ITS\, Contract Traffic Engineering\, and Structural Engineering.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjVmYzY0ZjEtYjQwMi00MzEzLTkyY2MtZjVmYTk2ODI3YWM0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-national-capital-quick-build-cycling-program-city-of-toronto/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:The City of Toronto is working to make travel by bike safer and more inviting\, which helps ease congestion\, creates a cleaner environment\, and promotes physical activity. One way the City is working towards this goal is by upgrading and renewing existing parts of the network to improve safety through the Quick Build Program. Upgrades and renewals typically include implementing new line markings\, bundling with state-of-good repair road or water projects\, or standalone cycling or intersection improvements. \nJoin us to learn more about the program and the possible application in our local context. \nPresenters\nSimran Patel\nSimran Patel is a Transportation Technologist in the Cycling and Pedestrian Projects unit at the City of Toronto. She is involved in designing cycling infrastructure for various projects throughout the City. She has been working in the transportation sector for over three years\, with experience in active transportation\, preliminary design and planning\, traffic signal and roadway design\, traffic modelling and construction staging. Simran graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Civil Engineering Program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2020. Prior to joining the City in May 2022\, Simran worked as a Transportation Designer at AECOM working on roadway design\, utility plans and construction staging plans. \n \nZach Wang\nZach works at the City of Toronto’s Planning\, Delivery and Management (PDM) Section’s Civil Construction Unit. The unit works on the delivery of construction projects via a roster of contractors for various partner units within the PDM section (i.e. Neighborhood Projects\, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects\, Vision Zero Projects). \nPrior to joining the City in February of 2023\, Zach worked as a Project Engineer in the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s (MTO) Project Delivery Office. \nZach graduated from the University of Toronto’s Civil Engineering program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2019. Upon graduating\, he joined the MTO as a part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). During his time in the EDP\, he had the opportunity to explore and work in various offices including Construction Operations\, ITS\, Contract Traffic Engineering\, and Structural Engineering.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20240202T181108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T142946Z
UID:10000644-1708956000-1708961400@www.itecanada.org
SUMMARY:ITE Canada Prairie Sections – Joint Virtual Event Beyond the Horizon: Future-Proofing Transportation on the Prairies
DESCRIPTION:Delving into the current state and long-term vision for transportation on the Canadian prairies\, focusing on adaptability\, resilience\, and safety.\nThe Northern Alberta\, Southern Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Manitoba Sections are pleased to invite you to our first joint event\, entitled\, Beyond the Horizon: Future-Proofing Transportation on the Prairies. Speakers will focus on four key topics relevant to the current state and long-term vision of transportation on the prairies. This is an interactive session – we want to hear your thoughts and ideas. \nDate: Monday\, February 26\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MST (2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST)\nRegistration Fee:\nMember: $5\nNon-Member: $10\nStudents: Free \nAll proceeds will be donated to Indspire\, a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations\, Inuit and Métis people. \nSpeakers and Topics\nEmergency Response for Alberta Wild Fire Evacuation\nDr. Stephen Wong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta and leads the Resilient and Sustainable Mobility and Evacuation (RESUME) Group. Dr. Wong’s research focuses on the intersection of disasters/emergencies\, decision-making\, and transportation and works to create more resilient\, environmentally friendly\, and equitable transportation systems. He is actively involved in resilience and young professional activities at the Transportation Research Board and evacuation research at the International Association for Fire Safety Science. Dr. Wong received his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley in 2020. \n \nRoad Safety Act Discussion\nMarcia Eng is a Senior Transportation Engineer and has over 23 years of diverse transportation planning and operations\, urban design and construction\, and project management experience. She has worked closely with clients in various municipalities throughout Alberta\, British Columbia and Manitoba to ensure safe and comfortable mobility options for people of all ages and abilities. She has developed a unique perspective of balancing competing needs through all phases of a project and between different roadway users. \nMarcia will share key insights from a panel discussion hosted by the Southern Alberta Section in November of 2023 that explored the ways in which transportation engineers interact with the provincial Road Safety Act\, and how we can best work together to support evolution of legislation while pursuing safe and equitable street design decisions. \nTechnology on the Highway: Are We There Yet?\nDerek Jaworski is a graduate of the University of Regina Faculty of Engineering\, and has worked for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways since 2006. After working five years as a Traffic Engineer\, he became Manager of Traffic Services and has remained in that capacity since. His primary responsibility is managing traffic data on the highway and rural municipal road systems. In recent years\, his responsibility has expanded towards ITS\, including authoring and updating the Strategic Plan for ITS in Saskatchewan\, and overseeing ITS related operations. In TAC he is a member of the ITS Committee and participates in the Connected and Automated Vehicles Integrated Committee and the Technology Council. \nHis presentation will highlight some of the technology the Ministry of Highways uses from a monitoring and traveler information perspective\, and describe conditions that affect the operation of the system. While a plan for the future is on paper\, a few back-of-mind things will be mentioned that could shake the plan from more of the same. \nRural Intersection Road Safety\nDr. Craig Milligan is a recognized international expert in road safety engineering and product manager for safety technologies at Miovision as well as the managing director of Fireseeds North Infrastructure\, a leading road safety audit firm. He has completed more than 600 in-service road safety reviews and design audits at all stages for more than $8B of capital projects\, and he is a frequent road safety instructor for the International Road Federation. He built and led MicroTraffic\, a leading road safety video analytics company\, until its acquisition by Miovision in February 2023. He has authored 30 technical papers and 10 design guidelines. \nRural intersections are unfortunately the sites of many collisions resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. High speeds and right angles combine to produce high risk potential\, although there are opportunities to manage this risk through a wide range of interventions and design practices. This presentation will look at a spectrum of proven interventions for rural intersection safety and a spectrum of methods for deciding where to implement these interventions. In general this ranges from systemic\, wide scale application of low-cost interventions to focused application of high-cost interventions following screening and detailed risk diagnosis. \n*** \nAttendees will hear brief overview presentations from all speakers\, and then delve deeper into two topics during breakout group discussions. Come to hear ideas\, share ideas\, and connect with peers from across the prairies. \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 1:10pm \nWelcome and introductions\n\n\n1:10pm – 1:35pm\nOverview presentations \n\n\n1:35pm – 1:55pm\nBreakout group 1\n\n\n1:55pm – 2:15pm\nBreakout group 2\n\n\n2:15pm – 2:30pm\nReconvene with all attendees\n\n\n2:30pm \nAdjourn formal session\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:00pm\nOptional networking period\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2QzMjQ2NGItNzlmZi00YzMwLTkxODgtN2EwOTdlNzcwY2I4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22340aac21-6d62-411f-88fb-2753784f2a28%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220b7b7915-16e6-4838-a6a3-07bd68720e63%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-canada-prairie-sections-joint-virtual-event-beyond-the-horizon-future-proofing-transportation-on-the-prairies/
LOCATION:Winnipeg Area (Virtual)\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Virtual,Webinar
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Delving into the current state and long-term vision for transportation on the Canadian prairies\, focusing on adaptability\, resilience\, and safety.\nThe Northern Alberta\, Southern Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Manitoba Sections are pleased to invite you to our first joint event\, entitled\, Beyond the Horizon: Future-Proofing Transportation on the Prairies. Speakers will focus on four key topics relevant to the current state and long-term vision of transportation on the prairies. This is an interactive session – we want to hear your thoughts and ideas. \nDate: Monday\, February 26\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MST (2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST)\nRegistration Fee:\nMember: $5\nNon-Member: $10\nStudents: Free \nAll proceeds will be donated to Indspire\, a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations\, Inuit and Métis people. \nSpeakers and Topics\nEmergency Response for Alberta Wild Fire Evacuation\nDr. Stephen Wong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta and leads the Resilient and Sustainable Mobility and Evacuation (RESUME) Group. Dr. Wong’s research focuses on the intersection of disasters/emergencies\, decision-making\, and transportation and works to create more resilient\, environmentally friendly\, and equitable transportation systems. He is actively involved in resilience and young professional activities at the Transportation Research Board and evacuation research at the International Association for Fire Safety Science. Dr. Wong received his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley in 2020. \n \nRoad Safety Act Discussion\nMarcia Eng is a Senior Transportation Engineer and has over 23 years of diverse transportation planning and operations\, urban design and construction\, and project management experience. She has worked closely with clients in various municipalities throughout Alberta\, British Columbia and Manitoba to ensure safe and comfortable mobility options for people of all ages and abilities. She has developed a unique perspective of balancing competing needs through all phases of a project and between different roadway users. \nMarcia will share key insights from a panel discussion hosted by the Southern Alberta Section in November of 2023 that explored the ways in which transportation engineers interact with the provincial Road Safety Act\, and how we can best work together to support evolution of legislation while pursuing safe and equitable street design decisions. \nTechnology on the Highway: Are We There Yet?\nDerek Jaworski is a graduate of the University of Regina Faculty of Engineering\, and has worked for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways since 2006. After working five years as a Traffic Engineer\, he became Manager of Traffic Services and has remained in that capacity since. His primary responsibility is managing traffic data on the highway and rural municipal road systems. In recent years\, his responsibility has expanded towards ITS\, including authoring and updating the Strategic Plan for ITS in Saskatchewan\, and overseeing ITS related operations. In TAC he is a member of the ITS Committee and participates in the Connected and Automated Vehicles Integrated Committee and the Technology Council. \nHis presentation will highlight some of the technology the Ministry of Highways uses from a monitoring and traveler information perspective\, and describe conditions that affect the operation of the system. While a plan for the future is on paper\, a few back-of-mind things will be mentioned that could shake the plan from more of the same. \nRural Intersection Road Safety\nDr. Craig Milligan is a recognized international expert in road safety engineering and product manager for safety technologies at Miovision as well as the managing director of Fireseeds North Infrastructure\, a leading road safety audit firm. He has completed more than 600 in-service road safety reviews and design audits at all stages for more than $8B of capital projects\, and he is a frequent road safety instructor for the International Road Federation. He built and led MicroTraffic\, a leading road safety video analytics company\, until its acquisition by Miovision in February 2023. He has authored 30 technical papers and 10 design guidelines. \nRural intersections are unfortunately the sites of many collisions resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. High speeds and right angles combine to produce high risk potential\, although there are opportunities to manage this risk through a wide range of interventions and design practices. This presentation will look at a spectrum of proven interventions for rural intersection safety and a spectrum of methods for deciding where to implement these interventions. In general this ranges from systemic\, wide scale application of low-cost interventions to focused application of high-cost interventions following screening and detailed risk diagnosis. \n*** \nAttendees will hear brief overview presentations from all speakers\, and then delve deeper into two topics during breakout group discussions. Come to hear ideas\, share ideas\, and connect with peers from across the prairies. \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 1:10pm \nWelcome and introductions\n\n\n1:10pm – 1:35pm\nOverview presentations \n\n\n1:35pm – 1:55pm\nBreakout group 1\n\n\n1:55pm – 2:15pm\nBreakout group 2\n\n\n2:15pm – 2:30pm\nReconvene with all attendees\n\n\n2:30pm \nAdjourn formal session\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:00pm\nOptional networking period
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
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SUMMARY:Joint CARSP & ITE Canada Webinar - Building CapaCITY/É for Sustainable Transportation
DESCRIPTION:This webinar introduces CapaCITY/É\, a six year research program working with municipal staff and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Canada and Australia to understand factors related to the scaling up and scaling out of sustainable transportation projects across different city contexts. CapaCITY/É focuses specifically on two interventions: all ages and abilities (AAA) bike infrastructure and speed management interventions. After a brief overview of the project\, the speakers will explore in more detail the third objective\, which aims to work toward a novel implementation science framework for sustainable transportation interventions. This framework will support cities’ decision-making on how best to implement sustainable transportation interventions in their local context. ITE Canada has been involved in the CapaCITY/É project with representatives providing input into technical project direction and outcomes. \nRegistration\n\nThis webinar is for CARSP and ITE members only.\nREGISTER at carsp.ca/en/events/building-capacity-e-for-sustainable-transportation\n\n \nSpeaker Bios\n \nDr. Marie-Soleil Cloutier\nM.S. Cloutier is professor at Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique where she is the scientific director of the Pedestrian and Urban Space Laboratory (LAPS). Her expertise in health geography and urban studies is used through research interests on walkability and road risk for the most vulnerable pedestrians (children\, seniors) in urban areas and for all road users across various territory. She collaborates with various actors in the public and private sector as well as with researchers in Quebec\, Canada and France. \n \n \n \nDr. Emily McCullogh\nEmily is a postdoctoral fellow at York University in the Faculty of Health Science working under the direction of Dr. Alison Macpherson and Dr. Sarah Richmond (Public Health Ontario). Her doctoral work was conducted in the fields of sociology and philosophical ethics and examined care and caring within coach-athlete relationships in youth competitive sport; however\, her research scope has expanded to include road safety\, injury prevention\, and the built environment. Upon completing her PhD she joined a pan-Canadian research team dedicated to reducing road-related injuries and deaths\, as well as promoting active transportation. Her ongoing work focuses on accessibility\, equity\, and the built environment\, as well as system-based approaches to safe and sustainable mobility in Canada.
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/joint-carsp-ite-canada-webinar-building-capacity-e-for-sustainable-transportation/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
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SUMMARY:ITE Greater Vancouver: November Virtual Seminar - Central Valley Greenway Safety Review
DESCRIPTION:ITE Greater Vancouver is pleased to have Po Sun\, M.Sc.\, AICP\, from the City of Burnaby present on the Central Valley Greenway Safey Review at 12:00pm\, November 22\, 2023. The virtual seminar will be free and online. \nThe Central Valley Greenway is a 25-kilometre regionally significant active transportation corridor in Metro Vancouver. One of the most challenging locations along the Central Valley Greenway is an 850-metre section of Still Creek Avenue through an industrial area in the City of Burnaby. The City retained TranSafe Consulting Ltd. in conjunction with Urban Systems Ltd. to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the safety performance of this roadway for cyclists and pedestrians\, and to develop options and recommendations for improving the cycling and walking experience. Recognizing the safety issues identified\, the City subsequently adopted an innovative rapid implementation approach to install interim safety improvements using low-cost\, adjustable materials in December\, 2021. The interim design was developed through engagement with businesses along the corridor to allow the project team to incorporate their operational requirements. \nPo is a transportation planner with over 10 years of public and private sector experience that has spanned transportation plans at the city\, neighborhood and corridor levels\, including the design and implementation of multimodal mobility and complete street safety improvements. He is currently working as the Transportation Planner at the City of Burnaby and is passionate about making the places where we live\, work\, and play more accessible\, safe\, and enjoyable through enhancing the public realm and improving multimodal connections.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2IzYjliZTUtMjI2NC00OTEwLTk2OWMtZTk4MjhiOWIyOThj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-greater-vancouver-november-virtual-seminar-central-valley-greenway-safety-review/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Greater Vancouver":MAILTO:vancouver@itecanada.org
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:ITE Greater Vancouver is pleased to have Po Sun\, M.Sc.\, AICP\, from the City of Burnaby present on the Central Valley Greenway Safey Review at 12:00pm\, November 22\, 2023. The virtual seminar will be free and online. \nThe Central Valley Greenway is a 25-kilometre regionally significant active transportation corridor in Metro Vancouver. One of the most challenging locations along the Central Valley Greenway is an 850-metre section of Still Creek Avenue through an industrial area in the City of Burnaby. The City retained TranSafe Consulting Ltd. in conjunction with Urban Systems Ltd. to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the safety performance of this roadway for cyclists and pedestrians\, and to develop options and recommendations for improving the cycling and walking experience. Recognizing the safety issues identified\, the City subsequently adopted an innovative rapid implementation approach to install interim safety improvements using low-cost\, adjustable materials in December\, 2021. The interim design was developed through engagement with businesses along the corridor to allow the project team to incorporate their operational requirements. \nPo is a transportation planner with over 10 years of public and private sector experience that has spanned transportation plans at the city\, neighborhood and corridor levels\, including the design and implementation of multimodal mobility and complete street safety improvements. He is currently working as the Transportation Planner at the City of Burnaby and is passionate about making the places where we live\, work\, and play more accessible\, safe\, and enjoyable through enhancing the public realm and improving multimodal connections.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20230410T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T211259Z
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SUMMARY:ITE Canada Southern Alberta Section: Advancing Your Career Through Certification
DESCRIPTION:Advancing Your Career Through Certification\nHow can you differentiate yourself in today’s competitive job market? One avenue is demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise as well as a high level of dedication through the achievement of certification. \nThis webinar will present an overview about the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Professional Transportation Planner (PTP); Road Safety Professional\, Level 1 (RSP1); and Road Safety Professional Level 2 (RSP2) – certifications offered by the Transportation Professional Certification Board (www.tcb.org). In this webinar\, we will provide in-depth information about the RSP certification. \nThe RSP certification establishes a minimum level of knowledge based on the current state of practice\, encourages professional development and growth by applying new concepts\, and creates an environment for universities to expand their curriculum to produce graduates that are proficient in the field of safety. Certified road safety professionals will be recognized for their knowledge\, experience\, and expertise in road safety. \nWith increasing emphasis being placed on consideration of safety in all aspects of transportation management\, the need to recognize road safety as a distinct discipline becomes evident. In 2016\, the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB) began efforts to develop a Road Safety Professional Certification (RSP). This effort is supported by a broad cross-section of transportation and safety organizations from the United States and Canada and provides two certification levels. This webinar will describe the areas that are covered under RSP Level 1 and RSP Level 2-Infrastructure and Behaviour and how they relate to consideration of safety within an individual’s job. This webinar will also provide the information needed to register and prepare for the certification exams. \nParticipants will also hear about the preparatory resources available through ITE as well as general information about the certification process. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how certification can benefit your career development and make you more attractive to prospective employers\nThe attendees will become familiar with the certifications offered by Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB)\nBecome familiar with the two domain areas of the safety disciplines (infrastructure and behaviour) that form the foundation for the RSP certifications.\nLearn about what is needed to apply for and to take the exam/s for potential certification/s at Level 1 and Level 2\nUnderstand general policies and procedures about the certification process\nLearn about available preparatory resources\n\nPresenter Bio\nGeni Bahar\, P.Eng.\, P.E.\, RSP | NAVIGATS Inc. \nMs. Geni Bahar\, P.Eng\, P.E. (civil)\, RSP2I\, FITE has more than forty years of experience in traffic and road safety engineering. She currently serves as the president of NAVIGATS Inc. Ms. Bahar has been involved in the process of development of the RSP certification exams since the inception of this idea through her involvement in the Transportation Association of Canada’s Road Safety Standing Committee. She has served in the RSP Steering Committee and in the RSP Subject-matter expert group developing the exams. She is now serving as an organization director on the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB).\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODIwMWQ0M2MtNzRmNC00YzBjLTg5YmEtZWNiODIyYTYzYWU4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-canada-southern-alberta-section-advancing-your-career-through-certification/
LOCATION:Calgary Area (Virtual)\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Southern Alberta Section":MAILTO:southernalberta@itecanada.org
GEO:51.046004044031;-114.05744770361
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Advancing Your Career Through Certification\nHow can you differentiate yourself in today’s competitive job market? One avenue is demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise as well as a high level of dedication through the achievement of certification. \nThis webinar will present an overview about the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Professional Transportation Planner (PTP); Road Safety Professional\, Level 1 (RSP1); and Road Safety Professional Level 2 (RSP2) – certifications offered by the Transportation Professional Certification Board (www.tcb.org). In this webinar\, we will provide in-depth information about the RSP certification. \nThe RSP certification establishes a minimum level of knowledge based on the current state of practice\, encourages professional development and growth by applying new concepts\, and creates an environment for universities to expand their curriculum to produce graduates that are proficient in the field of safety. Certified road safety professionals will be recognized for their knowledge\, experience\, and expertise in road safety. \nWith increasing emphasis being placed on consideration of safety in all aspects of transportation management\, the need to recognize road safety as a distinct discipline becomes evident. In 2016\, the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB) began efforts to develop a Road Safety Professional Certification (RSP). This effort is supported by a broad cross-section of transportation and safety organizations from the United States and Canada and provides two certification levels. This webinar will describe the areas that are covered under RSP Level 1 and RSP Level 2-Infrastructure and Behaviour and how they relate to consideration of safety within an individual’s job. This webinar will also provide the information needed to register and prepare for the certification exams. \nParticipants will also hear about the preparatory resources available through ITE as well as general information about the certification process. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how certification can benefit your career development and make you more attractive to prospective employers\nThe attendees will become familiar with the certifications offered by Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB)\nBecome familiar with the two domain areas of the safety disciplines (infrastructure and behaviour) that form the foundation for the RSP certifications.\nLearn about what is needed to apply for and to take the exam/s for potential certification/s at Level 1 and Level 2\nUnderstand general policies and procedures about the certification process\nLearn about available preparatory resources\n\nPresenter Bio\nGeni Bahar\, P.Eng.\, P.E.\, RSP | NAVIGATS Inc. \nMs. Geni Bahar\, P.Eng\, P.E. (civil)\, RSP2I\, FITE has more than forty years of experience in traffic and road safety engineering. She currently serves as the president of NAVIGATS Inc. Ms. Bahar has been involved in the process of development of the RSP certification exams since the inception of this idea through her involvement in the Transportation Association of Canada’s Road Safety Standing Committee. She has served in the RSP Steering Committee and in the RSP Subject-matter expert group developing the exams. She is now serving as an organization director on the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB).
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T130000
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SUMMARY:The Road to Transportation Equity: Early Findings From Municipal Policies and Actions
DESCRIPTION:Many Canadian municipalities are establishing policies to confront inequities persisting from historical approaches to community and city planning. At the same time\, governments are continuing to invest in building transportation systems that aim to be safer and more sustainable in the face of climate change and other mobility challenges. What can be learned from the evolution of equity policies in Canadian municipalities to date\, and how can equity principles be applied on the ground to ensure that our road safety efforts benefit those who need them most? \nThis webinar will share early findings from an environmental scan of equity policies in Canada\, and key insights from transportation professionals who are actively integrating equity into their planning and practice\, including applications to road safety. This work is part of a broader research initiative—led by a team at Simon Fraser University and Level Up Planning—that is developing case studies of cities making progress on sustainable transportation equity. Following the webinar\, participants will have the opportunity to delve into lessons learned from these case studies more deeply at an interactive workshop at the upcoming ITE Canada/CARSP conference\, entitled “From Rhetoric to Reality: Promising Practices for Advancing Equity in Canadian Communities.” \nThis webinar will also provide an update on the ITE Canada/CARSP Conference 2023. \nRegister here for your tickets. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n \nTessa Williams is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP\, MCIP) that seeks to bridge the worlds of academia and practice in order to build more sustainable\, equitable communities. As a research assistant at Simon Fraser University and intern with LevelUp Planning Collaborative\, she is contributing to research that aims to offer practical guidance for multisectoral professionals involved in planning\, implementing or advocating for sustainable transportation \, and grappling with how to successfully embed equity in this work. She developed cross-jurisdictional transportation knowledge during her time in NS\, ON and BC\, and welcomes opportunities to learn about communities from coast to coast to coast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nVictoria Barr\, PhD is Principal at LevelUp Planning Collaborative Inc.\, a consulting firm that helps communities build health and equity into their policies and practices. She has 25 years of experience as a planner\, advocate and researcher\, including work developing equity policies with municipalities. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Hearson is a Transportation Engineer with Stantec in the Winnipeg office. Mark brings over 10 years of experience\, primarily from consulting to provincial and municipal clients across Canada while working in the private sector. He is a demonstrated leader\, with an ability to account for a broad range of considerations in the areas of transportation engineering and planning\, road safety\, airport planning\, investment strategy development\, and asset management. Mark is an executive member of the Transportation Association of Canada Road Safety Committee and co-chair of the upcoming joint ITE Canada/CARSP conference in Winnipeg.
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/the-road-to-transportation-equity-early-findings-from-municipal-policies-and-actions/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org
GEO:43.725103;-79.369138
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230323T120000
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SUMMARY:ITE Greater Vancouver - City of Burnaby Road Safety Network Screening Study
DESCRIPTION:The City of Burnaby undertook a Road Safety Network Screening Study (Study) to identify the City’s top high collision intersections and identify safety improvement opportunities along with capital funding priorities. In partnership with ISL Engineering and Land Services (ISL) and G. Ho Engineering Consultants Inc. (GHEC)\, the Study was conducted by reviewing the collisions that caused fatalities or serious injuries. This Study includes a review of the collision data\, screening for priority locations\, assessment of selected site conditions\, identification of safety issues and the development of recommended mitigating measures. \nUltimately\, the Study was done to align with the City’s Connecting Burnaby strategic plan and its goals and targets to strive for a safer city and road networks. It is important to note that the results will also help with the City’s prioritization of capital funding towards road safety improvements for all road users. \nThe speakers for this presentation will be James Lao\, P.Eng.\, RSP1\, and Borg Chan\, M.Sc.\, P.Eng.\, PTOE\, RSP1\, FITE. \nAs Manager\, Traffic Engineering and Road Safety of ISL Engineering\, Borg Chan has 35 years of experience with road safety\, transportation planning\, and traffic engineering studies. He is a project manager for many area-wide and corridor-wide traffic calming\, traffic operations\, parking reviews and road safety studies. He is also Past President of ITE Great Vancouver Section and has provided many presentations in the local\, national\, and international conferences for various professional institutions. \nJames Lao is the Senior Transportation Engineer at the City of Burnaby. James has over 10 years of experience with transportation planning\, traffic operations\, parking reviews and road safety initiatives. As the Senior Transportation Engineer\, he is responsible for the review and assessment of the City’s road network traffic management\, operations\, traffic data and road safety initiatives. \nThis event will be a free online seminar from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on March 23\, 2023.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/W9CP0o8tB1o\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-greater-vancouver-city-of-burnaby-road-safety-network-screening-study/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:The City of Burnaby undertook a Road Safety Network Screening Study (Study) to identify the City’s top high collision intersections and identify safety improvement opportunities along with capital funding priorities. In partnership with ISL Engineering and Land Services (ISL) and G. Ho Engineering Consultants Inc. (GHEC)\, the Study was conducted by reviewing the collisions that caused fatalities or serious injuries. This Study includes a review of the collision data\, screening for priority locations\, assessment of selected site conditions\, identification of safety issues and the development of recommended mitigating measures. \nUltimately\, the Study was done to align with the City’s Connecting Burnaby strategic plan and its goals and targets to strive for a safer city and road networks. It is important to note that the results will also help with the City’s prioritization of capital funding towards road safety improvements for all road users. \nThe speakers for this presentation will be James Lao\, P.Eng.\, RSP1\, and Borg Chan\, M.Sc.\, P.Eng.\, PTOE\, RSP1\, FITE. \nAs Manager\, Traffic Engineering and Road Safety of ISL Engineering\, Borg Chan has 35 years of experience with road safety\, transportation planning\, and traffic engineering studies. He is a project manager for many area-wide and corridor-wide traffic calming\, traffic operations\, parking reviews and road safety studies. He is also Past President of ITE Great Vancouver Section and has provided many presentations in the local\, national\, and international conferences for various professional institutions. \nJames Lao is the Senior Transportation Engineer at the City of Burnaby. James has over 10 years of experience with transportation planning\, traffic operations\, parking reviews and road safety initiatives. As the Senior Transportation Engineer\, he is responsible for the review and assessment of the City’s road network traffic management\, operations\, traffic data and road safety initiatives. \nThis event will be a free online seminar from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on March 23\, 2023.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Safety in Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:The City of Red Deer has updated the TIA guidelines to bring up to speed and stay current with industry standards including additional guidance on safety reviews preparing TIA’s. In this presentation you will learn how these changes will help review development impacts from traffic considering all modes of travel as well as looking at additional factors beyond capacity. The presentation also covers changes in the guidelines when determining when a TIA is required as well as other safety related elements added to the City’s Engineering Design Guide. \nRuss Watts works with the City of Red Deer as the Development & Transportation Engineer. Prior to this\, Russ worked with Alberta Transportation in various roles related to highway operations\, planning and management. His work experience spans over 25 years and includes a variety of transportation\, traffic\, municipal and provincial projects. Russ has a diploma from Red River Community College in Winnipeg\, MB in Winnipeg. Russ is Professional Licensee with APEGA and Professional Technologist with ASET.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/Zbw-_oYijDA\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/incorporating-safety-in-transportation-impact-assessment-tia-guidelines/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org
GEO:45.448628;-75.654714
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:The City of Red Deer has updated the TIA guidelines to bring up to speed and stay current with industry standards including additional guidance on safety reviews preparing TIA’s. In this presentation you will learn how these changes will help review development impacts from traffic considering all modes of travel as well as looking at additional factors beyond capacity. The presentation also covers changes in the guidelines when determining when a TIA is required as well as other safety related elements added to the City’s Engineering Design Guide. \nRuss Watts works with the City of Red Deer as the Development & Transportation Engineer. Prior to this\, Russ worked with Alberta Transportation in various roles related to highway operations\, planning and management. His work experience spans over 25 years and includes a variety of transportation\, traffic\, municipal and provincial projects. Russ has a diploma from Red River Community College in Winnipeg\, MB in Winnipeg. Russ is Professional Licensee with APEGA and Professional Technologist with ASET.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20221024T221835Z
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SUMMARY:ITE Manitoba November Webinar: Highlights from Winnipeg Transit’s Zero-Emission Bus Program
DESCRIPTION:The ITE Manitoba Section is hosting an upcoming webinar on Thursday November 17th. This webinar will feature Erin Cooke of the City of Winnipeg\, who will present on Highlights from Winnipeg Transit’s Zero-Emission Bus Program. The webinar will be hosted by Steven Florko of MORR Transportation Consulting Ltd.\, and ITE Manitoba President. \nWebinar Networking\nAs per usual\, we will begin the webinar with 15 minutes of networking in breakout groups. \nSpeaker\nErin Cooke is an accredited Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 18 years of experience managing technology projects in the transit and specialty vehicle industries. Erin currently oversees Winnipeg Transit’s bus electrification program\, where she analyzes technological\, operational\, financial\, and environmental considerations involved in transitioning to a zero-emission fleet. Her recently released Transition to Zero-emission Technology Evaluation Report provides the framework for Winnipeg Transit to evaluate currently available zero-emission technology and support future decisions on transit electrification. Erin founded a working group for Mid-size transit agencies in Canada working towards zero-emission transit to support electrification efforts coast to coast and chairs the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) Zero Emission bus committee. She also actively participates in several NRC working groups in support of the hydrogen strategy of Canada. \nPrior to her work at Transit\, she both designed and led development of battery-electric and (hydrogen) fuel cell-electric transit bus projects as part of New Flyer’s New Product Development team. As an expert with extensive experience and knowledge in the development and application of zero-emission bus operations she is a frequent invited speaker for vehicle electrification and hydrogen fuel cell conferences\, webinars and training programs\, both in Canada and internationally. \nPresentation\nWinnipeg Transit was an early leader in zero-emission buses\, yet more than 4 years after its ground breaking trial ended there are still no zero-emission buses operating on Winnipeg streets. Battery-electric buses reduce GHGs and other pollutants; were proven to be quieter and cheaper to operate than their diesel counterparts; and were able to operate reliably year round. So why didn’t Winnipeg Transit start buying more buses immediately after the trial? \nIt wasn’t directly a technology problem. The demonstration project allowed all of the partners involved to learn key lessons about the construction\, operation\, and maintenance of battery-electric buses\, but did little to assess the costs and the complexity associated with large-scale integration of buses and infrastructure into existing transit operations. Transitioning Winnipeg Transit from a diesel bus operator to a zero-emission bus operator will not be as easy as simply replacing a diesel bus with a zero-emission bus. It will require a systemic change to operations throughout the entire organization\, and significant amounts of planning over the course of several years to implement. \nErin Cooke\, head of Winnipeg Transit’s Bus Electrification Program\, will present an overview of the program highlighting work completed to estimate future electrical loads; design in energy resiliency with solar PV generation and battery storage; the need and timing for utility updates; and share with you the challenges and lessons Transit learned through this process. \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\n https://meet.google.com/eew-unfe-pfd\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-manitoba-november-webinar/
LOCATION:Winnipeg Area (Virtual)\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Manitoba Section":MAILTO:secretary@manitoba.itecanada.org
GEO:49.88287;-97.149393
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:The ITE Manitoba Section is hosting an upcoming webinar on Thursday November 17th. This webinar will feature Erin Cooke of the City of Winnipeg\, who will present on Highlights from Winnipeg Transit’s Zero-Emission Bus Program. The webinar will be hosted by Steven Florko of MORR Transportation Consulting Ltd.\, and ITE Manitoba President. \nWebinar Networking\nAs per usual\, we will begin the webinar with 15 minutes of networking in breakout groups. \nSpeaker\nErin Cooke is an accredited Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 18 years of experience managing technology projects in the transit and specialty vehicle industries. Erin currently oversees Winnipeg Transit’s bus electrification program\, where she analyzes technological\, operational\, financial\, and environmental considerations involved in transitioning to a zero-emission fleet. Her recently released Transition to Zero-emission Technology Evaluation Report provides the framework for Winnipeg Transit to evaluate currently available zero-emission technology and support future decisions on transit electrification. Erin founded a working group for Mid-size transit agencies in Canada working towards zero-emission transit to support electrification efforts coast to coast and chairs the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) Zero Emission bus committee. She also actively participates in several NRC working groups in support of the hydrogen strategy of Canada. \nPrior to her work at Transit\, she both designed and led development of battery-electric and (hydrogen) fuel cell-electric transit bus projects as part of New Flyer’s New Product Development team. As an expert with extensive experience and knowledge in the development and application of zero-emission bus operations she is a frequent invited speaker for vehicle electrification and hydrogen fuel cell conferences\, webinars and training programs\, both in Canada and internationally. \nPresentation\nWinnipeg Transit was an early leader in zero-emission buses\, yet more than 4 years after its ground breaking trial ended there are still no zero-emission buses operating on Winnipeg streets. Battery-electric buses reduce GHGs and other pollutants; were proven to be quieter and cheaper to operate than their diesel counterparts; and were able to operate reliably year round. So why didn’t Winnipeg Transit start buying more buses immediately after the trial? \nIt wasn’t directly a technology problem. The demonstration project allowed all of the partners involved to learn key lessons about the construction\, operation\, and maintenance of battery-electric buses\, but did little to assess the costs and the complexity associated with large-scale integration of buses and infrastructure into existing transit operations. Transitioning Winnipeg Transit from a diesel bus operator to a zero-emission bus operator will not be as easy as simply replacing a diesel bus with a zero-emission bus. It will require a systemic change to operations throughout the entire organization\, and significant amounts of planning over the course of several years to implement. \nErin Cooke\, head of Winnipeg Transit’s Bus Electrification Program\, will present an overview of the program highlighting work completed to estimate future electrical loads; design in energy resiliency with solar PV generation and battery storage; the need and timing for utility updates; and share with you the challenges and lessons Transit learned through this process. \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
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SUMMARY:On-Demand Transit Service
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the ITE National Capital Section \nWhen you think about public transit\, do you think big buses\, schedules\, and stops? While a great tool for moving lots of people in dense\, urban environments\, many transit agencies and municipalities across the world have identified the need for a more creative\, right-sized transit solution to better suit the needs of small\, suburban\, rural\, or even remote communities. \nJoin us for a discussion of the potential applications of technology in the delivery of On Demand transit service\, and how Canadian cities have used this approach to better serve residents and communities. \nErin Blay\nErin Blay is a transit planner with over 10 years of experience in transit and transportation planning\, most recently as the Supervisor of Service Design & Projects at Halifax Transit. Based in Dillon’s Ottawa Office\, she has considerable experience delivering capital projects\, designing new transit routes\, public engagement and partnering with local employers and organizations to deliver Transportation Demand Management programming. Erin is the currently the Project Manager of the Transit Windsor East End Terminal relocation\, and has also recently contributed to a number of studies including a best practices summary for Bus Network Redesigns for Barrie Transit\, the City of Hamilton’s review of specialized transit service delivery model. \nErin’s other recent projects have included the roll out of the Moving Forward Together Plan\, the Halifax Transit network redesign\, a Bus Rapid Transit Study\, the launch of the Halifax Transit Low-Income Transit Pass Program and the Rural Transit Funding Program. \nErin brings to her role experience from transit agencies across Canada and the consulting world\, as well as a passion for all things that get people out of their cars. Her goal is to help make transportation more accessible\, inclusive\, and equitable by building robust and affordable transit networks in municipalities large and small. \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://meet.goto.com/316221589\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/on-demand-transit-service/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org
GEO:45.448628;-75.654714
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the ITE National Capital Section \nWhen you think about public transit\, do you think big buses\, schedules\, and stops? While a great tool for moving lots of people in dense\, urban environments\, many transit agencies and municipalities across the world have identified the need for a more creative\, right-sized transit solution to better suit the needs of small\, suburban\, rural\, or even remote communities. \nJoin us for a discussion of the potential applications of technology in the delivery of On Demand transit service\, and how Canadian cities have used this approach to better serve residents and communities. \nErin Blay\nErin Blay is a transit planner with over 10 years of experience in transit and transportation planning\, most recently as the Supervisor of Service Design & Projects at Halifax Transit. Based in Dillon’s Ottawa Office\, she has considerable experience delivering capital projects\, designing new transit routes\, public engagement and partnering with local employers and organizations to deliver Transportation Demand Management programming. Erin is the currently the Project Manager of the Transit Windsor East End Terminal relocation\, and has also recently contributed to a number of studies including a best practices summary for Bus Network Redesigns for Barrie Transit\, the City of Hamilton’s review of specialized transit service delivery model. \nErin’s other recent projects have included the roll out of the Moving Forward Together Plan\, the Halifax Transit network redesign\, a Bus Rapid Transit Study\, the launch of the Halifax Transit Low-Income Transit Pass Program and the Rural Transit Funding Program. \nErin brings to her role experience from transit agencies across Canada and the consulting world\, as well as a passion for all things that get people out of their cars. Her goal is to help make transportation more accessible\, inclusive\, and equitable by building robust and affordable transit networks in municipalities large and small. \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T130000
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SUMMARY:Bridges Over Troubled Water The BC Flood Recovery and Highway 5 Re-opening
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Summary \nThe extreme rainfall events in November 2021 had major impacts on highways and highway structures throughout southern British Columbia. The events caused closures on Highway 1\, Highway 3\, Highway 5 (Merritt to Hope)\, and Highway 99 (30 km west of Lillooet)\, and many other BC highways. Of note\, the closures of these major highways temporarily cut off land access between the Lower Mainland from the rest of Canada\, which led to various supply chain interruptions and severed access to communities. With over 20 damaged locations on Highway 5\, the BC MOTI\, professional engineering communities\, and local Road Builders worked tirelessly to repair them with an aim to reopen Highway 5 as soon as possible. In the end\, Highway 5 was successfully reopened to essential and commercial traffic on December 21\, 2021\, just a month after the extreme rainfall events. This presentation is focused on the traffic management designs to reopen Highway 5 and the lessons learned. \nPresenter: Jonathan Ho\, P.Eng.\, PTOE – MOT Design Lead with Kiewit \nAbout the Presenter \nJonathan Ho is a Transportation Engineer with over 15 years of consulting engineering experience. He is currently the MOT Design Lead with Peter Kiewit Sons ULC\, where he is working on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project’s Spread 5B and the Highway 5 Repair Project. His past traffic management experience included the Broadway Subway Extension\, FortisBC LMIPSU Project\, and Canada Line.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/ocIGgXxnlOc\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/bridges-over-troubled-water/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Virtual,Webinar
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Presentation Summary \nThe extreme rainfall events in November 2021 had major impacts on highways and highway structures throughout southern British Columbia. The events caused closures on Highway 1\, Highway 3\, Highway 5 (Merritt to Hope)\, and Highway 99 (30 km west of Lillooet)\, and many other BC highways. Of note\, the closures of these major highways temporarily cut off land access between the Lower Mainland from the rest of Canada\, which led to various supply chain interruptions and severed access to communities. With over 20 damaged locations on Highway 5\, the BC MOTI\, professional engineering communities\, and local Road Builders worked tirelessly to repair them with an aim to reopen Highway 5 as soon as possible. In the end\, Highway 5 was successfully reopened to essential and commercial traffic on December 21\, 2021\, just a month after the extreme rainfall events. This presentation is focused on the traffic management designs to reopen Highway 5 and the lessons learned. \nPresenter: Jonathan Ho\, P.Eng.\, PTOE – MOT Design Lead with Kiewit \nAbout the Presenter \nJonathan Ho is a Transportation Engineer with over 15 years of consulting engineering experience. He is currently the MOT Design Lead with Peter Kiewit Sons ULC\, where he is working on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project’s Spread 5B and the Highway 5 Repair Project. His past traffic management experience included the Broadway Subway Extension\, FortisBC LMIPSU Project\, and Canada Line.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20220614T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T174608Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Active Transportation in a Rural and Regional Context
DESCRIPTION:Talk Title: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Active Transportation in a Rural and Regional Context \nPresenter: Tyler Thomson\, MCIP RPP PTP\, Associate | Senior Active Transportation Planner \nContributor: Erin Tattrie\, RSE\, GradTECH \nAbstract: Active transportation is a growing and quickly evolving aspect of our transportation realm both in urban and rural areas across Canada. Many communities understand the multitude of benefits that active transportation offers from improved health\, environmental\, social and economic conditions\, whether for commuting to work or school\, or for recreational uses. As such\, communities are planning to incorporate active transportation infrastructure\, policies\, and programs to help draw greater interest and awareness to active transportation and to facilitate and encourage people to choose active modes instead of driving. A broader spectrum of users are also gaining access to active transportation through safer dedicated facilities (i.e.\, children\, older adults\, and people with mobility impairments)\, and evolving technologies including electric assisted bicycles\, scooters and other devices which are helping to catalyze increasing use of active modes. However\, planning for active transportation in rural/smaller communities and regional areas can come with its own set of challenges given the traditional roadway design characteristics\, low densities and separation of land uses\, and expansive areas covered between destinations. This presentation provides further context into these challenges and discusses some of the strategies being explored to address the challenges\, as well as the opportunities that come with planning active transportation for rural and regional areas.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/ElDxNMax6l4\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/navigating-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-active-transportation-in-a-rural-and-regional-context/
LOCATION:Kelowna Area\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE BC Interior Section":MAILTO:bcinterior@itecanada.org
GEO:49.882798;-119.454785
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Talk Title: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Active Transportation in a Rural and Regional Context \nPresenter: Tyler Thomson\, MCIP RPP PTP\, Associate | Senior Active Transportation Planner \nContributor: Erin Tattrie\, RSE\, GradTECH \nAbstract: Active transportation is a growing and quickly evolving aspect of our transportation realm both in urban and rural areas across Canada. Many communities understand the multitude of benefits that active transportation offers from improved health\, environmental\, social and economic conditions\, whether for commuting to work or school\, or for recreational uses. As such\, communities are planning to incorporate active transportation infrastructure\, policies\, and programs to help draw greater interest and awareness to active transportation and to facilitate and encourage people to choose active modes instead of driving. A broader spectrum of users are also gaining access to active transportation through safer dedicated facilities (i.e.\, children\, older adults\, and people with mobility impairments)\, and evolving technologies including electric assisted bicycles\, scooters and other devices which are helping to catalyze increasing use of active modes. However\, planning for active transportation in rural/smaller communities and regional areas can come with its own set of challenges given the traditional roadway design characteristics\, low densities and separation of land uses\, and expansive areas covered between destinations. This presentation provides further context into these challenges and discusses some of the strategies being explored to address the challenges\, as well as the opportunities that come with planning active transportation for rural and regional areas.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20220608T174350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T171429Z
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SUMMARY:What’s New with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities
DESCRIPTION: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 rapid pace of change in how cycling facilities are designed and who they are designed for. The second version of “Book 18”\, the cycling design manual for the province of Ontario\, features a major overhaul from the original version with a focus on physically separated infrastructure and advanced safety measures at intersections. This presentation will give a sneak peak into what’s new with OTM Book 18\, including some hot topics and emerging design solutions. \nBio: \nShawn Smith is a Senior Project Manager and engineer with WSP Canada Inc with 20 years of experience leading sustainable mobility projects. Shawn is a design lead in WSP’s Active Transportation\, Trails and Complete Streets Centre of Excellence. Shawn was co-author for the update to OTM Book 18 and continues to serve as a lead trainer for the guide\, delivering full- and half-day training workshops to municipal and consulting staff to build knowledge about the new guide. Shawn has helped train over 500 professionals across Ontario to-date. Shawn currently serves as Vice President of the CITE National Capital Section.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/o1whMVfxdbM\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/whats-new-with-ontario-traffic-manual-book-18-cycling-facilities/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION: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 rapid pace of change in how cycling facilities are designed and who they are designed for. The second version of “Book 18”\, the cycling design manual for the province of Ontario\, features a major overhaul from the original version with a focus on physically separated infrastructure and advanced safety measures at intersections. This presentation will give a sneak peak into what’s new with OTM Book 18\, including some hot topics and emerging design solutions. \nBio: \nShawn Smith is a Senior Project Manager and engineer with WSP Canada Inc with 20 years of experience leading sustainable mobility projects. Shawn is a design lead in WSP’s Active Transportation\, Trails and Complete Streets Centre of Excellence. Shawn was co-author for the update to OTM Book 18 and continues to serve as a lead trainer for the guide\, delivering full- and half-day training workshops to municipal and consulting staff to build knowledge about the new guide. Shawn has helped train over 500 professionals across Ontario to-date. Shawn currently serves as Vice President of the CITE National Capital Section.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
CREATED:20220606T214220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T163118Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Transportation/Land Use Planning in the post pandemic city: what changes should we anticipate
DESCRIPTION:Transportation/Land Use Planning in the post pandemic city: what changes should we anticipate \nThe pandemic accelerated a great many changes\, technological and otherwise. That acceleration\, while dismaying\, presents opportunities and challenges for everyone. The speaker will talk about these changes and provide some context on how to address them. The presentation will be on several short topics: each of which to provide an insight into initiatives you are presently working on in your practices and what you may be confronted with in your work 20 years from now. For example\, when the Province recently exempted “A” and A+” projects from the Environmental Assessment Act\, they changed the framework for the administration of that Class EA\, especially as it relates to Official Plan road classifications. Mr. McKibbon will also focus on what our streets and communities might look like in 20 years time. In his presentation\, he will focus on points like: the future of single family residential zoning; equity where housing is concerned; air quality\, traffic and land use; robotic delivery bots; electrification and automobile ownership\, especially where electric vehicles are concerned. \nGeorge McKibbon is an environmental planner with over 40 years of professional experience in Ontario. He is a Registered Professional Planner and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners with advanced certification in environmental planning. In addition to working with citizens groups\, First Nations and Treaty organizations\, he has worked for a variety of municipalities\, private companies and Provincial Ministries and Canadian Departments. He is also a sessional lecturer in the W. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. He served his profession on several advisory committees and boards including those of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute\, the Canadian Institute of Planners\, the Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners. \nThe link to this webinar will be emailed separately to registered attendees prior to the session. Registration closes at the end of the day\, June 13th.\n \n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/transportation-land-use-planning-in-the-post-pandemic-city-what-changes-should-we-anticipate/
LOCATION:Hamilton Area (Virtual)\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070056
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SUMMARY:NACITE June Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the past few years\, more and more municipalities in Canada worked on speed limit reductions. It would be beneficial to hear from them about how they initiated speed limit changes\, establish methodologies and processes to make the changes\, and implement speed limit reduction measures\, as well as what kinds of findings and lessons learned they obtained. \nOur NACITE is excited to dive into this topic through our virtual panel discussion this coming June\, “Speed Limit Reductions in West Canada”! Please join us and a panel of experts for an exciting and educational discussion. You will be hearing from: \n\nDean Schick – Manager of Transportation with the City of St. Albert\, and Daniel Zeggelaar (co-presenter with Dean Schick) – Transportation Project Manager with ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.\nShewkar Ibrahim –Manager\, Safe Mobility Engineering with the City of Edmonton\nTony Churchill – Senior Traffic Engineer\, Leader of Traffic Safety Roads with the City of Calgary\nLiliana Quintero – Senior Transportation Engineer with the City of Vancouver\n\nEach panelist will have a 10-min presentation to introduce speed limit reduction implementation in his/her municipality. There will be a Q&A session following all four presentations.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\n https://meet.google.com/jjv-ipnm-mbc\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/nacite-june-webinar/
LOCATION:Edmonton Area\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Panel,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Northern Alberta Section":MAILTO:northernalberta@itecanada.org.
GEO:53.554487;-113.491207
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:In the past few years\, more and more municipalities in Canada worked on speed limit reductions. It would be beneficial to hear from them about how they initiated speed limit changes\, establish methodologies and processes to make the changes\, and implement speed limit reduction measures\, as well as what kinds of findings and lessons learned they obtained. \nOur NACITE is excited to dive into this topic through our virtual panel discussion this coming June\, “Speed Limit Reductions in West Canada”! Please join us and a panel of experts for an exciting and educational discussion. You will be hearing from: \n\nDean Schick – Manager of Transportation with the City of St. Albert\, and Daniel Zeggelaar (co-presenter with Dean Schick) – Transportation Project Manager with ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.\nShewkar Ibrahim –Manager\, Safe Mobility Engineering with the City of Edmonton\nTony Churchill – Senior Traffic Engineer\, Leader of Traffic Safety Roads with the City of Calgary\nLiliana Quintero – Senior Transportation Engineer with the City of Vancouver\n\nEach panelist will have a 10-min presentation to introduce speed limit reduction implementation in his/her municipality. There will be a Q&A session following all four presentations.
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