Seasonal Patio Program Prior to 2020, there were a half dozen restaurants in Calgary that built boardwalks and street patios during the summer months. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and indoor dining was limited, over 200 restaurants built expanded seasonal patios. Many restaurants communicated the seasonal patios provided a benefit to their business and to […]
Student Presentation Competition March 21, 2023, 4:00-6:30 PM, as the Saskatchewan section hosts a virtual Technical Presentation Competition for students. This event aims to foster interest in the field of transportation while providing students an opportunity to present a transportation topic to their peers and transportation professionals. Shortlisted students will give a 10-15 minute presentation […]
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 […]
This casual networking event will allow professionals to connect with the next generation of transportation engineers and familiar faces. Please find some helpful information below and RSVP using the link below: When: Tuesday, March 28th 2023; 6:30 - 8:00 PM Where: UBC Okanagan - Kelowna Campus (Room EME 1101) What: Brief presentation by ITE Canada Interior Section Executives […]
Operations Yard tour hosted by City of London! Come see behind the scenes.
We will be holding an early spring virtual meeting as an opportunity to shine the spotlight on two of the universities in the area with significant transportation engineering and planning programs. This will be a one-hour event held virtually over lunch hour (12-1pm) on Tuesday, April 4th. Our friends at Dalhousie University and University of New […]
Gender has recently been emphasized as an issue to be featured on the agenda of sustainable and inclusive public transit planning practices. But, this knowledge mobilization study led by the University of Alberta researchers revealed that transport planning and design have paid little attention to gender. This can be attributed to a lack of gender-specific […]
Victoria International Airport Runway 09-27 End Safety Area Presented by Joseph Chen, P.Eng PMP Director of Planning & Engineering, Victoria Airport Authority PRESENTER: As Director of Planning &Engineering Joseph is responsible for overseeing engineering projects spanning the planning, design, procurement, and execution phases. He received numerous professional Engineering Association awards for both the Calgary International […]
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 […]
Michael Hain is the Program Manager of Transportation Planning Policy and Analysis at the City of Toronto. Michael’s group develops and implements long-range, city-wide transportation policy and supports other scales of transportation planning. His recent focus has been on improving the transportation component of the City's development review process, including simplifying the Zoning By-law. In […]
You are invited to a joint social event between the ITE Greater Vancouver (Institute of Transportation Engineers) and the Planning Institute of BC (PIBC). Join us at the Pint in Gastown for a casual night of networking and fun with your fellow transportation and planning professionals! You will receive one drink ticket with registration. Light […]
Itinerary 11:30am - Doors Open, Networking 12:00pm - Welcome, Lunch, Quiz on the Big Screen with Prizes! 12:25pm - 2023 Ata M. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation to Sharon Lewinson 12:40pm - Presentation - Bank Street Canal Bridge Improvements: Lessons Learned by Andrew Arsenault (City of Ottawa) and Shawn Smith (WSP) 1:00pm - Closing and Bank […]
Advancing Your Career Through Certification How 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. This webinar will present an overview about the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Professional Transportation Planner (PTP); Road […]
Join us for a virtual town hall on April 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time to learn more about serving on the ITE Canada Executive Committee. This event will feature a panel of current committee members who will share their experiences and answer your questions about their roles and positions, including the expected time […]
Since 2001 the City of Edmonton has been exploring options for the upgrade of Terwillegar Drive between Anthony Henday Drive and Whitemud Drive to accommodate evolving traffic demands along the corridor. In 2018, the original vision of a six-lane freeway complete with interchanges was recognized to incorporate several elements that were no longer consistent with […]
Come check out the active transportation and transit improvements in downtown Kitchener. Hosted by City of Kitchener and Region of Waterloo.
Your ITE Saskatchewan Executive is actively planning our Spring Session. Please join us for this opportunity to network and learn with your fellow transportation professionals. Here are some presentation topic highlights from our session agenda: Mobility, Activity Participation, and Social Inclusion: A Study of Residents and First Nations’ Communities in the La Ronge Area - […]
The Cleaning the Capital campaign is a citywide cleanup that occurs in the spring and fall of every year. Residents come together as a community and combine efforts to make our city clean and green. 2023 marks the 30th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! This Spring, there are over 800 projects happening across […]
This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. Workshop Description With the advancements in telecommunications and image processing, new sources of data have emerged in the transportation field. The purpose of this interactive workshop is to introduce these new data sources/technologies, discuss the associated challenges, and provide guidance from professionals who have first-hand experience […]
The City of Calgary’s Mobility Operations Centre (MOC), previously known as the Traffic Management Centre, uses high-end technologies to maximize the operational efficiency of the City’s road system by monitoring traffic conditions, executing control actions, and disseminating information to the public. This includes live traffic condition tweets, activating dynamic messages signs when needed, and using […]
