ITE Greater Vancouver: ITE & PIBC Mixer - How Can Transportation Engineers and Planners Move Equity From Rhetoric to Reality?
2024-04-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Funk Coffee Bar, 1025 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1M5, Canada
Join us for a presentation by Tessa Williams (RPP, MSc) to learn more about the new report “Practices and inspiration for sustainable transportation equity: Case studies from Canadian cities.” Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for networking and discussion with fellow engineers and planners.
Nearly 1 million Canadians live in transportation poverty, where their ability to access opportunities is limited by inadequate, unsafe, or unaffordable transportation options. City builders are recognizing that the way transportation has been planned, designed, and delivered is unfair and needs to change. The big question facing the transportation community is no longer whether to take action towards equity, but how. The Report, created by a team of transportation practitioners, equity experts, and researchers from across Canada, the report shares promising practices to apply equity throughout the project life cycle, from policy and strategy to learning and evaluation. The report has been featured by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP).
Tessa is transportation planner with Urban Systems with over four years of experience across three different provinces. She leverages her unique background in local government and research to contribute to active transportation, land use, transit, parking, and equity projects. Tessa served as research lead for the PISTE project, with the goal of developing a report by and for transportation practitioners.
Wednesday, April 17
5:30-5:45 people arrive and get settled (in the presentation room)
5:45-6:30 Tessa presentation and question time
6:30-8 networking in the FUNK venue
Venue:
FUNK. Coffee bar
1025 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M5
Accessible venue, steps away from the Burrard Skytrain Station
$30 ITE Members / PIBC Members
$20 Student and Public Agency Members
$40 Non-ITE/PIBC Members
Price includes an assortment of light appetizers. Beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic) will be available for purchase.
ITE GV is an inclusive community and all. If you wish to attend and require financial assistance, please reach out to vancouver@itecanada.org

Multimodal Traffic Signal Operations Training
2024-04-23 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Area (Virtual), Ottawa, ON, Canada
This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is April 22, 2024.
Workshop Description
Standard practices for traffic signal operations in Canada were designed around a traffic system which only included general motor vehicle traffic lanes and sidewalks. However, in recent years with a rise in interest in sustainable transportation modes such as cycling and walking, and an increased emphasis on safety, Canadian streets increasingly include features such as separate bicycle paths and bus lanes. As a result, intersections are increasingly including additional features such as fully-protected phases for turning movements, bicycle phases, transit phases, and/or leading pedestrian/bicycle intervals.
In this training session, Narayan Donaldson of Mobycon will lead a training on traffic signal operations practices, sharing standard practices from the Netherlands that can be implemented within Canada’s current regulations to improve multimodal level of service.
The key topics that will be covered include:

Principles of traffic signal operations for good multimodal level of service;
How to introduce flexibility into signal coordination to reduce delay for non-coordinated movements (i.e. pedestrians, cyclists and transit), while still providing progression for motor vehicle traffic. Topics include permissive periods, peer-to-peer signal communication, and platoon detection;
How to design motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian detection zones to maximize green
utilization and minimize cycle lengths;
How to implement fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals efficiently, leveraging phase order and intersection geometry to reduce lost time between phases; and
How to design signal operations to maximize the effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority and minimize its impacts on other users.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to implement changes to operating procedures which can significantly improve multimodal level of service and/or safety at signalized intersections including:

Implementing permissive periods in signal coordination plans;
Implementing peer-to-peer communication and/or platoon detection for signal progression
in variable-cycle-length networks;
Optimally selecting motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian detector positions, dimensions,
and settings;
Selecting phase orders to minimize lost time and take advantage of geometric compatibility
when using fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals;
Identifying intersection geometry characteristics which can enable more efficient signal operations with fully-protected signal phases and/or Transit Signal Priority; and
Determining Transit Signal Priority settings to achieve the desired balance between signal coordination, transit performance, and delay to other road users.

Target Audience
This training is intended for professionals who work directly with traffic signal operations, such as traffic signals engineers and technicians, as well as professionals who influence traffic signal operations such as signal operations managers, active transportation infrastructure planners/engineers, transit operations planners, and other traffic engineers.
Team Bios

Narayan Donaldson
Role: Lead Trainer
Narayan is a transportation planner with six years of experience in Canada and the Netherlands. He has a master’s in civil engineering from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, where he specialized in traffic operations and wrote his thesis on transit signal priority in fully-actuated coordinated networks. He worked for three years for the City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission designing, testing and implementing traffic signal programs, and worked for two years at Movensis B.V. in the Netherlands, designing and programming new features for their signal controller software, including real-time clearance times for pedestrians, speed-based and/or platoon-based green extensions for bicycles, bicycle signal priority algorithms, and custom queue spillback mitigation systems.

Okka Maw
Role: Trainer
Okka is an integrated mobility consultant in Canada with experience from Australia in both the private and public sector. He previously worked within the New South Wales State Government as a senior transport planner for Transport for NSW as well as roles within transportation consultancies in New South Wales and Queensland. Okka has provided consulting services to a range of clients including private developers, construction contractors, retail operators, local government and state government agencies. His broad professional experience has allowed him to understand transportation and mobility in urban and rural environments through his work in traffic engineering, road safety, active travel planning, strategic transportation planning and design reviews. As a result of his work in Movement and Place in Sydney, Australia, Okka has also developed a pragmatic approach to placemaking and human-centered planning and reducing car dependency.

Stephen Kurz
Role: Trainer
Stephen Kurz is a mobility advisor in Delft, the Netherlands with a specialization in participatory planning and alternative planning methods, which he wrote about during his Master’s thesis at the University of Amsterdam. He has also gained project experience in traffic management during a secondment at the Verkeersonderneming, a body of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat). Using his Canadian background to his advantage, Stephen has supported Dutch, North American, and French markets, including projects in Rijswijk, Netherlands, the City of Waterloo, and the Region of Cévennes Gangeoises and Suménoises in France. In partnership with the ANWB, Stephen has also helped develop the newest version of “Traffic in the City”, an alternative design approach for the safe and efficient allocation of road space for all users.

Eric Post
Role: Trainer
Eric is an Integrated Mobility Consultant in Mobycon’s North American office in Ottawa. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and geography and is a graduate of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program at Queen’s University. Eric supports project delivery and coordination on a variety of active transportation planning, design, and policy projects across North America. He has developed local cycling networks, created concept designs of cycling facilities, and conducted best practice research to support the development of active transportation plans and strategies. He also has experience in public engagement, facilitating workshops and consulting with stakeholders and the public. Eric is passionate about creating communities that are sustainable and provide a high quality of life, and believes a greater shift to active modes of transportation is crucial to achieve this.

Ticket sales will close on April 19, 2024.

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ITE Toronto: Downtown Bike Tour
2024-04-24 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | John St & Wellington St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This event is sold out.
ITE Toronto is pleased to invite you to an in-person bike tour co-hosted with the City of Toronto’s Cycling and Pedestrian Projects group on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm (EST) in downtown Toronto. The bike tour will run for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours at a leisurely pace with several stops to view and discuss a variety of cycling infrastructure constructed in Toronto, such as cycle tracks, bicycle lanes, bike boxes, contra-flow lanes, sharrows, accessible platforms, neighbourhood greenways and a future protected intersection. A snack will be provided but please bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated and bag to store all items during the bike ride. It is recommended to wear a bike helmet, however, for those interested in the e-bike rental option, a bike helmet is required. In the event of rain or poor weather conditions, the bike tour will be rescheduled with alternative dates to be announced.
Location: Meet-up point at the northeast corner of John Street / Wellington Street West, Toronto (see map) and ending the tour at Simcoe St / Wellington St W. Closest bike stations to the meeting point are the Metro Hall Plaza and John Street / Mercer Street as seen on the bike-share system map. City and ITE staff will be on-site at the meet-up point and the two closest bike-share stations listed above to assist you.
Cost: The bike tour is a free event. Participants can bring their own bike for the tour or rent a bike near the meet-up point. The cost of the bike-share rental is at the responsibility of the participant. If you choose to rent a bike, it is recommended to arrive at the event 30 minutes prior to locate and setup purchase of the bike rental. Additional information on how to setup the bike rental and rates can be found here. For those interested in the classic bike rental, you can opt for the day pass or annual membership, and we will dock and undock our bikes partway through the tour.
About: Sonya De Vellis, Bicycle Safety Education Coordinator at the City of Toronto will be our primary guide for the downtown Toronto bike tour. Sonya joined Cycling and Pedestrian Projects in June 2021 as the Coordinator of Bicycle Safety Education. In her current role, Sonya promotes bikeway infrastructure and initiatives in Toronto by managing the City’s cycling website, social media accounts and resource materials, while engaging with cycling advocacy and educational groups. Before joining the City, Sonya was a Senior Program Specialist at Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill for six years, where she delivered transportation demand management programs and campaigns that encouraged sustainable commuting for employers and residents. She has over ten years of experience working in active transportation, solid waste diversion and sustainable energy in the public and non-profit sectors. She has a Master of Arts in Planning from the University of Waterloo and previously volunteered with CultureLink Settlement and Community Services as a Bike Host to provide hands-on cycling training and guidance to newcomers to Canada.

Registration: Tickets are limited to 30 participants, so register while quantities last! Please email your completed waiver form directly to vicepresident@toronto.itecanada.org.

ITE National Capital Section: 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Breakfast
2024-04-26 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada
Ticket sales for this event close on April 23, 2024.
Montreal Road Revitalization Project
The Montreal Road Revitalization project in the City of Ottawa is an example of excellence in the improvement of facilities to encourage and benefit people who walk, bike, or use other forms of active or public transportation. Overall, this project demonstrates significant improvement to the safety and attractiveness of active transportation in the community. Since the projects recent completion, this critical corridor has already seen an increase in the use of active transportation modes to support the socioeconomic growth and environmental sustainability of the neighbourhood. The Montreal Road Revitalization project is an excellent example of how active transportation principles can be applied in underserviced communities to construct vibrant and welcoming streets with well-balanced transportation networks.
Presenters:
Kelly Lalonde, P.Eng.
Kelly is Vice President at Robinson Consultants Inc and was the Consultant Project Manager of the Montreal Road Revitalization project. She has more than 25 years of experience in the project management, design, and contract administration of transportation and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Ontario. Since joining Robinson Consultants Inc. in 2007, Kelly has held several leadership roles, including Manager of Transportation Engineering and, most recently, Vice President. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Management from McMaster University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. She has served as Director for the Professional Engineers of Ontario Lake Ontario Chapter, Director and Treasurer for the Professional Engineers of Ontario Ottawa Chapter, and Treasurer for the ACEC Ottawa Chapter.

Mario Kotowski, P.Eng.
Mario Kotowski has over 24 years of experience in Transportation Engineering, including project management, detailed design, and functional planning. Mario was the City Project Manager of the Montreal Road Revitalization project. He recently joined Robinson Consultants as Manager of Transportation Services after leaving the City of Ottawa, where he held the positions of Senior Project Manager and Program Manager. During his 10-year tenure at the City, Mario led several high-profile projects, including the Mackenzie Avenue Cycling Facility, a joint venture with the US Embassy, NCC, and the City of Ottawa, as well as the Montreal Road Revitalization Project. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Lakehead University and a Diploma of Civil & Structural Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Having worked in Alberta, British Columbia, and the State of California, Mario brings a diverse range of experience from both the public and private sectors.

ITE Canada Executive Committee Town Hall 2024: Roles & Responsibilities of the Executive
2024-05-03 15:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Area (Virtual), Ontario, Canada
Join us for a virtual town hall on May 3, 2024, at 3:00 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 commitments and, most of all, the benefits of serving!
Whether you are considering running for the secretary position or just curious about the committee’s work, this town hall is the perfect opportunity to gain insights and perspectives from those who have been in the role.
The position open for election this year is Secretary, for a two-year term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. See the Call for Nominations here. See the executive position descriptions here.

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ITE National Capital: Cleaning the Capital
2024-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Laroche Park, 52 Bayview Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1y 4l6
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. 2024 marks the 31st year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! Cleaning the Capital is an exciting way for residents to foster community pride by cleaning up their parks, bus stops, woodlots, ravines, shorelines and pathways, while enjoying the outdoors and ensuring that Ottawa stays clean, green, and litter-free.
ITE Canada National Capital Section invites you to join us to clean up a local park. Come for the cleanup, the post-event snack and social time, or both! Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Rain date: Saturday, May 11, 2024)

10 AM – 12 PM: Cleanup
12 PM – 1 PM: Snack & Social (SuzyQ Doughnuts)

Where: Meet at Laroche Park (near Bayview Station) – baseball diamond at southwest side of park, off of Stonehurst Ave.
For more information: Cleaning the Capital Program | City of Ottawa

ITE Southern Alberta: May Luncheon: University of Calgary Capstone Presentations
2024-05-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Danish Canadian Club, 727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0E3, Canada
Join us on May 14th for a presentation by University of Calgary students on their year-end capstone presentations.
Date: May 14, 2024
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Danish Canadian Club (727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E3)
Note that this year, in an effort to accommodate more transportation professionals across our province (especially those in Lethbridge), we’re offering additional attendance options. Participants that select the online ticket option will receive a link after registering and be able to watch the luncheon online. Participants that select the in-person option in Lethbridge will be able to join others for networking, lunch and a live stream of the presentation at the Stafford Centre. Please reach out to Adam St. Amant (adam.st.amant@lethbridge.ca) if you have any questions about the Lethbridge event option. All other in-person ticket options are for attendance in Calgary.
Presentations:

Designing the Integration of Transit and Micromobility Systems – This project aims to build on previous pilot programs run by the City of Calgary to identify which stations are most suitable for the integration of micromobility, and to design improvements that enhance the seamlessness of this transition.
More coming soon!

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ITE Saskatchewan: Spring Session
2024-05-15 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Regina) | Queensbury Convention Centre, 1700 Elphinstone St Box 167, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2Z6, Canada
Ticket sales for this event close on May 7, 2024. If you wish to purchase a ticket after this date please contact Sheliza at president@saskatchewan.itecanada.org.

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. Lunch will be provided.
When: May 15, 2024, 10 am to 3pm
Where: Queensbury Convention Centre – Meeting Room 2
Other details: This year ITE-SK would like to get involved with the community and are asking all attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to the Spring Session. These items will be donated to the Regina Food Bank.
Tickets:

ITE Members and Interns

$100

Non-ITE Members

$130

Presentations:

Derek Jaworski: Technology on the Highway: Are We There Yet?
Katie Sapieha: College Drive and Wiggins Avenue Road Safety Audit
Goran Lazic: Saskatoon Rail Projects
Jeff Holland & Paul Hunt: Designing and Installing Treaty Boundary Signs
Andrew Liu: Determination of Urban Fringe Areas along Sask. Highway

City of Burnaby - Vision Zero
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Greater Vancouver (Virtual), Vancouver, BC, Canada
ITE Greater Vancouver is pleased to have Eric Tam, Geoff Ho, and Suzanne Woo to present on the City of Burnaby’s Vision Zero project at 12:00 pm, May 16th, 2024. The virtual seminar will be free and online. The City of Burnaby’s Transportation Master Plan adopted Vision Zero as one of it’s three target areas, and outlined several Policies and Actions to advance road safety in the City. The Vision Zero Framework aims to provide a flexible and scalable roadmap to address the policies and actions outlined in the TMP. Starting with engineering focused studies and advancing to full scale VZ programming being supported and championed by institutional and community partners.
Eric Tam, P.Eng. PTOE is Senior Manager, Transportation at the City of Burnaby, leading the Traffic Operations and Street Use section which is responsible for road safety and Vision Zero. Eric has over 10 years of transportation engineering experience, including in the private sector, and has led projects pertaining to cycling, transit, traffic signals, street lighting, parking, traffic management, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Geoffrey Ho, M.Eng., P.Eng., FITE, is the president of G. Ho Engineering Consultants Inc. (GHEC). GHEC is only one of a handful of Canadian engineering companies that is dedicated to road safety engineering. Their core business is conducting road safety engineering studies in the areas road safety audits, in-service road safety reviews, network screening, road safety & vision zero planning, safe system assessment, training, and research. In the past year, they have conducted projects across Canada and in Asia.
Suzanne Woo, P.Eng. supported GHEC in this project. She is a road safety professional with almost 30 years of experience working in the private sector, as well as over 15 years working for the City of Ottawa running the road safety engineering group. She used her experience with operationalizing a road safety action plan to help set up the Vision Zero Framework for the City of Burnaby. She is also currently a co-chair of the Transportation Association of Canada Vision Zero and Safety System Approach sub-committee.

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ITE Atlantic Canada Section: Spring Event
2024-05-22 19:00 - 2024-05-23 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Dalhousie’s Idea Building, 5257 Morris Street, Halifax, NS, Canada
Social Event
Our social event this year will be a low key evening at The Pint Public House (1575 Argyle Street, Halifax), located just a few blocks from the conference venue. Same as last Spring, we’ve booked their downstairs Arcade Bar that features arcade games, pinball, pool, and basketball. There will be a range of bar snacks provided.
Spring Technical Session
Our technical session will be held at Dalhousie’s Idea Building (5257 Morris Street, Halifax). As always, we’ll have a day full of technical presentations highlighting a small portion of the great work going on around the region. A light breakfast will be provided, along with lunch and snacks during breaks in the day.
Social Event: Wednesday, May 22, 7-10pm ADT. This event is free with registration for the Spring Technical Session.
Spring Technical Session: Thursday, May 23, 8:15am – 4:00pm ADT

ITE Manitoba: May Luncheon
2024-05-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0B2, Canada
ITE Manitoba will be hosting a luncheon Thursday May 23rd, featuring Irini Akhnoukh, ITE Canada Vice-President and a Senior Transportation Engineer at the City of Calgary. Irini will be presenting on the details of unique project in the City of Calgary – a Mobility Network Study.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
Location: Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Avenue, Riverview Room (second floor)
Cost: $20 for non-ITE members, $15 for ITE members, and $10 for students (tax included)
Presentation Abstract
Presentation Title: SE Calgary Mobility Network Study
The City of Calgary has initiated a pilot mobility network study for the SE quadrant of the City which is experiencing significant industrial and residential growth. The study will holistically assess the mobility network (Active modes, Transit, Goods Movement, High Occupancy Vehicles, and Single Occupancy Vehicles) in the S.E. quadrant of the city against projected growth to aid The City in aligning mobility infrastructure upgrades with growth potential. The study will determine mobility mode priority for corridors, identify deficiencies and evaluate and prioritize improvements and investment to enhance the overall network and support local and regional growth.
Speaker Bio – Irini Akhnoukh

Irini has over 19 years of experience in the public and private sectors leading and managing large and complex transportation planning studies, including corridor studies, functional planning studies, and transportation network reviews; implementing Complete Streets in retrofit and greenfield areas, organizing and facilitating collaborative community and public engagement events, dealing with various consultants and stakeholders, and working closely with Council and City officials. She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering (Major) and Business (Minor), as well as a Master of Engineering in Transportation completed at the University of Manitoba and is the current ITE Canada Vice President.
Outside of work, Irini is an avid traveler and spends most of her free time (and money) on flights. She has been to 5 continents, 40 countries and over 200 cities.

Online registration will close at 10:30 a.m. on May 23rd.
If you wish to register after the cut-off time, please contact the ITE MB Treasurer, Adam Budowski. Please note that we will do our best to accommodate registrations after the cut-off time, but there is no guarantee.

Removing Barriers: A Workshop on Achieving Accessibility in Transportation Systems
2024-05-29 11:00 - 2024-05-30 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Area (Virtual), Ottawa, ON, Canada
This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.
This workshop is held over two half-day sessions from 11 am to 3 pm (Eastern Time) / 8 am to 12 pm (Pacific Time) on both Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30. The registration deadline for this event is May 28 at 11:30pm Eastern.
Workshop Description
In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of inclusive and accessible transportation systems cannot be overstated. Municipalities across Canada are demonstrating a growing level of support and commitment to expanding transit, active transportation, and accessible facilities. However, in Canada, there is currently a lack of uniform guidelines for road designers, planners, and transportation practitioners to rely on related to designing accessible transportation infrastructure for users of all ages and abilities. Some municipalities and provincial governments across the country have taken the initiative to develop their own accessibility standards and guidelines. In most cases, these local standards provide limited guidance for incorporating accessibility features for specific types of facilities, such as transit stops, on-street parking, controlled pedestrian crossings, and separated bicycle facilities.
ITE Canada is presenting a new workshop specifically focused on accessibility. The objectives are to provide transportation practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of accessibility in transportation and relevant standards, guidelines, and best practices as they currently exist. Insights will be provided on how to integrate them into transportation system planning, design, and operation. The training will be divided in two key parts:

Part 1: We will highlight the importance and impact of equitable transportation systems using an accessibility lens. Accessibility is achieved by understanding the needs of end-users, identifying barriers that currently exist, anticipating barriers that may arise, and applying principles of universal design to remove or prevent barriers. By emphasizing the significance of inclusive design principles in establishing equitable transportation networks, we will help move transportation practitioners from an accommodations and standards mindset to one of accessibility and equity. This section will shed light on the diverse requirements and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, older adults, and other transportation stakeholders whose needs aren’t being addressed through current systems.
Part 2: The second part of the workshop will emphasize the presentation of accessibility standards and guidelines, and best practices in accessibility pertaining to specific facility types. These will include transit stops, on-street parking, controlled pedestrian crossings, and separated bicycle facilities. Overall, this training aims to equip transportation practitioners with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively implement inclusive design principles and improve accessibility within transportation systems.

Learning Outcomes
The key learning objectives of this training are the following:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of universal design principles and their significance in creating equitable transportation networks.
Understand the diverse requirements and unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, older adults, and other transportation stakeholders whose needs are not being addressed through current transportation systems.
Become familiar with existing accessibility standards and guidelines and acquire knowledge of best practices in accessibility for specific facility types. These include transit stops, on-street parking, controlled pedestrian crossings, and separated bicycle facilities.
Apply the concepts learned in the training through group exercises to enhance practical understanding and application of accessibility principles.

Target Audience
Though accessibility is a specialized area of expertise, it needs to be considered by a wide range of transportation professionals in their day-to-day practice to promote inclusive, user-friendly transportation systems. Therefore, this training would be of interest to a diverse group of professionals, including road designers, transit operators, traffic engineers, transportation planners, and others.
Team Bios
Alexandre Nolet, M.Eng., RSP 1 P.Eng.
Alexandre is a highly experienced professional in the transportation consulting industry, currently serving as the Director of Transportation Safety and Forensics at TNS. With over 15 years of expertise, his areas of focus include transportation safety, accessibility, conflict/collision analysis, and risk management. Alexandre plays a crucial role in providing independent opinions on legal matters concerning the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of transportation facilities. His expertise extends to intersections, interchanges, highways, walkways/trails, bicycleinfrastructures, and railway crossings.
Alexandre served as the lead safety expert in a significant legal case presented to the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. The case involved allegations of discrimination against blind individuals regarding floating bus stops. Alexandre provided expert testimony in court, showcasing his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field. Additionally, he recently held the esteemed position of Chair for the ITE Canada Accessibility committee. Under his leadership, the committee conducted a comprehensive state-of-the-practice review of accessibility guidelines in Canada. The report, titled “A Review of Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Experiences in Canada” was published in September 2018.
He has actively participated in numerous in-service road safety reviews and road safety audits across various jurisdictions in Ontario and Quebec. These include prominent areas such as Toronto, Ottawa, Oxford County, Bruce County, as well as the Regions of Halton, Waterloo, Durham, and Peel. In his most recent role, he served as the lead safety investigator for multi-modal in-service safety reviews in various corridors within the City of Toronto and Hamilton.
Alexandre has demonstrated his dedication to knowledge sharing and professional development by developing and delivering an annual two-day course on intersection safety for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) for several years. His expertise has also been sought after to develop and present workshops on various topics related to transportation safety.
Alexandre is the past-President of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) and a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
Cara Wilkie, Principal Accessibility Consultant
Cara Wilkie (LLB, LLM) is an esteemed professional leading the accessibility consulting practice at LTRT. With 18 years of experience in the field, she is a highly knowledgeable disability rights advisor and policy analyst. Cara specializes in the implementation of accessibility legislation, comprehensive reviews of best practices, legal compliance, and policy assessment.
In her role, Cara serves as an advisor to multiple transit agencies, government bodies, quasi-governmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Her expertise lies in providing guidance on accessibility legal obligations, encompassing key legislation such as the Accessible Canada Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and human rights legislation.
She has successfully collaborated with clients nationwide, identifying and executing accessibility enhancements to their respective environments. She has facilitated impactful training sessions, including workshops on digital accessibility for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Canada, bespoke workshops on accessibility for VIA Rail, and the development and delivery of e-learning programs on accessibility standards and operations for the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).
Cara has been recognized as a sought-after speaker and trainer on accessibility matters. She has shared her expertise through training sessions and presentations, and conferences and organizations, including the CUTA conference, Canadian Society of Association Executives, Disability and Work Canada conference, National Educational Association of Disabled Students, Association of Ontario Midwives, and the Law Society of Ontario.

Haley Gienow-McConnell, Ph.D., Accessibility Consultant

Haley is a Senior Accessibility Specialist at Left Turn Right Turn. She holds a doctorate in History and Disability Studies. She has over a decade of experience in disability and accessibility work, working with academic institutions, public schools, non-profit organizations, government ministries, municipalities, and businesses large and small. Her range of work and services includes research, case studies, training, accessible program design, program evaluation, change management, knowledge translation, and inclusive employment.
Haley is well-published in her field, with academic research and other disability-related pieces appearing in peer-reviewed academic journals, academic anthologies, in association newsletters, in professional association blogs, and on podcasts. She is also the author of a provincially funded change management guide and workbook for the human services sector.
Haley has taught history and disability at academic institutions, presented papers and other research at numerous academic and professional conferences, and delivered training and workshops for a wide array of clients, including federal public sector organizations, private companies, and employment service organizations.
Haley is a person with a mental health disability, bipolar disorder. She lives with her deaf husband and autistic daughter. She is fluent in American Sign Language.
Stefan Tsang, P.Eng., RSP1, P.Eng.
Stefan is a Transportation Safety Engineer at TNS and is licensed as a professional engineer in Ontario. He also holds the Road Safety Professional Level 1 certification. Stefan has over six years of experience in this role, specializing in road user safety and traffic operations. Stefan has experience with collision analysis, predictive safety analysis, field investigations, issues diagnosis, and countermeasure selection/evaluation to improve safety performance for all road users.
Stefan’s project experience includes in-service safety reviews, road safety audits, and providing design input with a focus on vulnerable road users. His recent work included the safety analysis and design input for the City of Toronto’s ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street Pilot and several facilities in the City of Ottawa. Stefan also has experience presenting at workshops focusing on road user safety at signalized intersections and bicycle facility safety and risk management.
Do you require any accessible accommodations for the online training? If so, please email training@itecanada.org to indicate what your requirements are, and we will try our best to accommodate your needs.

For questions about this workshop or ITE Canada’s training programs, please contact training@itecanada.org
For help with registration or other technical issues, please contact info@itecanada.org

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ITE BC Interior: Vernon Technical Bike Tour and Networking Event
2024-05-31 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | 31st Ave Parking Lot, 5300 25 Ave #12, Vernon, BC, V1T 6R4, Canada
What: Biking Tour showcasing the City of Vernon’s integration of various cycling and multi-use paths through the city centre to the Okanagan Rail Train. E-bikes and e-scooters will be made available by Neuron at no additional charge! The tour will be guided by City of Vernon staff with a networking/social event being held following the technical tour at a local establishment.
When: May 31, 2024. Meet for the tour at 2:30 PM, and the networking event will begin after the tour at approximately 4:30 PM.
Where: Meetup location will be at the 31st Ave parking lot, with the networking event to be held at Marten Brewing Company.
Why: To showcase how various alternative transportation pathways can be linked together to create an effective network for those utilizing active transportation such as cycling, scootering, and walking.
Who: You and your friends and colleagues! Please RSVP using this link by May 17 to let us know your preference for e-bike or e-scooter, or if you will be bringing your own bicycle/scooter.

ITE Greater Vancouver: Burnaby Bike Tour
2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gilmore Skytrain Station, Burnaby, BC, Canada
The ITE Greater Vancouver Section is pleased to host a summer bike tour with the City of Burnaby’s Transportation team on June 1, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The tour will completely follow routes that are “comfortable for most”, highlighting recent City cycling facility improvements, including pavement markings, signage, and protected facilities.
Location & Route: The tour will start at the Gilmore Skytrain Station before following facilities along the Central Valley Greenway, Kensington Avenue, Deer Lake Parkway, and Gilmore Way. The tour will be conducted at a leisurely pace with stops along the way to discuss cycling facilities. In the event of severe weather and unsafe conditions, the tour will be cancelled and all registrants will be notified via e-mail. Participants will need to bring their own bike and helmet. After the tour, participants will be welcome to socialize at a nearby coffee shop.
Cost: The tour will be free.
About: The tour will be jointly led by the ITE Greater Vancouver Section and members of the City of Burnaby’s Transportation team. From the City of Burnaby, Sam is a transportation planning technician that became involved in the field through his passion for active transportation and create cities that are safer for everyone. He is an avid cyclist who is familiar with the challenges and opportunities facing the cycling network in Metro Vancouver and uses active transportation for most daily trips. Sam applies his knowledge and experience to contribute to the growth and improvement of active transportation infrastructure and policy in Burnaby. Po 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.
Registration: Tickets are limited to 30 participants, so register while quantities last! Please email your completed waiver form directly to Vancouver@itecanada.org.

ITE Southern Alberta - June Luncheon Presentation
2024-06-04 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Danish Canadian Club, 727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0E3, Canada
Date: June 4, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Danish Canadian Club (727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E3)
Speaker Bio:

Chris Prosser is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of High River. With over 28 years of local government experience as both a CAO and Land Use Planner, Chris has supported small town Council’s in setting priorities, preserving small town character, protecting the environment and engaging the community. High River’s approach that dares to be different and challenges the status quo was the motivating factor to move from Invermere after 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Urban Studies, supported by ongoing leadership development.

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ITE National Capital: City of St. Thomas Highbury EA
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Area (Virtual), Ottawa, ON, Canada
The City of St. Thomas is located west of Toronto, approximately 30 minutes south of London, Ontario. The City is undergoing major plans to develop Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Battery Cell Gigafactory, and an accompanying Industrial Park planned to increase peak hour traffic volumes by over 3,000 vehicles. As a result, the City needs to upgrade their infrastructure to accommodate this development, specifically in the surrounding area including Highbury Avenue and South Edgeware Road. RVA was hired by the City to undertake an environmental assessment, which included a grading feasibility study, ecological assessment, traffic study, and road / roundabout designs to determine the viability of these developments.

Presenter:
Martin Van Haren is a Project Manager and Transportation Engineer at R.V. Anderson Associates Limited (RVA), located in our London Office. Martin has over 15 years of experience in the design of urban and rural roads, interchanges, and intersections. Martin has managed several environmental assessments, preliminary and detailed design transportation projects, highway, and construction staging design, roadside safety review, utility relocations, cost estimating and contract document preparation. Martin has considerable experience working with the Ministry of Transportation and has experience working in the City of Ottawa for several municipal projects in the past.

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ITE McMaster: 2024 Student Leadership Summit
2024-06-08 18:00 - 2024-06-09 15:30 (America/Toronto) | CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) on McMaster Campus, CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) on McMaster Campus, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
This event is for ITE student members. Ticket sales end on June 4, 2024.
ITE McMaster Student Chapter is excited to present the 2024 Student Leadership Summit!
ITE McMaster Student Chapter will be hosting the ITE Student Leadership Summit (SLS) in the days leading up to the ITE Hamilton Conference on Saturday, June 8th from 6pm – 10pm (CIBC Hall) and on Sunday, June 9th from 9am – 3:30pm (David Braley Health Sciences Centre). ITE Students and Young Professionals are encouraged to participate in the summit to learn more about team dynamics, taking on a leading role, networking skills and more! You will have a fantastic opportunity to gain insight from industry leaders and meet transportation student from across Canada. Through panel discussions, presentations from Young ITE leaders, team building activities, and learning to network from the pros, you’ll be sure to finish your weekend having learned new and valuable skills!
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 6pm – 10pm
Sunday, June 9th, 2024 from 9am – 3:30pm
Bus Route: Route 10 – B LINE EXPRESS
Homewood Suites -> McMaster:
Take the 10 from King at Queen, get off at Main opposite Emerson
OR
Take the 5 from King at Caroline, get off at Main opposite Emerson
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McMaster ->Homewood Suites:
Take the 10 from Emerson at Main, get off at Main at Queen
OR
Take the 5 from Sterling at Forsyth, get off at Main St W at Caroline St S
Location Address:
On Saturday – CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) on McMaster Campus (1280 Main St W, Hamilton ON)
On Sunday – David Braley Health Sciences Centre, Rm 2032 in Downtown Hamilton (100 Main St W, Hamilton ON)
Schedule at a Glance:
On Saturday – Buffet style dinner, Panel Discussion from industry professionals and young professionals, and teambuilding games
On Sunday – A presentation from Bill Tibbo on Leadership, Multiple presentations from Young ITE Professionals and Leaders in ITE Canada, catered lunch, and fun ice breaker games

Tickets

ITE members: $25
Non-ITE members: $35

If you’re not already an ITE student member, join here! ITE membership FREE for full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-12 | Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Y2, Canada
You are invited to join together hundreds from Canada’s community of transportation professionals to foster connections, share best practices and research, and exchange ideas for safe and healthy mobility!

WHEN: Sunday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 12, 2024
WHERE: Hamilton Convention Centre – 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON
on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas
Find everything you need to know about the conference at conference.itecanada.org. The conference site is your home for all information on:

travel & accommodations
sponsorship & exhibition
conference program

ITE Toronto: Summer Luncheon
2024-06-27 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Toronto Hart House, 7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H3, Canada
By attending this luncheon, you can also earn 2 professional development hours, contributing to your continued professional growth. Details will be shared with attendees after the event.
We are excited to invite you to the ITE Toronto Summer Luncheon happening on Thursday, June 27, 2024! This event will be a wonderful opportunity to network, enjoy a buffet-styled lunch, and gain insights from two distinguished speakers in the fields of transportation and urban planning.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: University of Toronto’s Hart House – Music Room (Room 2006)
Speakers and Presentations:
Naama Blonder, B.Arch, OAA, RPP – “Pro-Housing, Pro-Transit, Pro-People”
Naama Blonder, an architect and urban planner renowned as this year’s RBC Women of Influence, will deliver an inspiring presentation focusing on innovative architectural and urban design strategies aimed at fostering affordability, reducing car dependency, and achieving net-zero outcomes for sustainability. Highlighting the urgent need to prioritize people over cars, and alongside her personal story as a first-generation Canadian, Naama will cover the implications for urban planners, architects, industry professionals, and the general public. Her firm, Smart Density, has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Best Emerging Practice Award from the Ontario Association of Architects and three consecutive SHIFT awards, solidifying their innovative approach. Naama’s vision is to transform what good housing can and should look like in a growing city like Toronto – promoting vibrant, sustainable communities.

Jeffrey M. Casello, Ph.D. – “The Future of Cities: Expanding the Roles of Transportation Planners and Engineers to Effect Real Change”
Professor Casello’s interests lie in urban transportation systems and their impacts on healthy and economically viable urban areas. For decades, transportation professionals have recognized the challenges associated with North American transportation and land use systems. Our passenger transportation networks continue to be auto-dominated, creating environmental externalities, inequities in terms of accessibility, and lower quality of life for citizens. His presentation will focus on what more needs to be done to change this. Jeff teaches and conducts research on the planning, design and operation of systems that promote efficient, balanced transportation, enhances regional economic competitiveness and supports social mobility. His research highlights include contributions to improved behavioural models for transit systems and the assessment of empirical evidence in the planning and design of active transportation modes. In 2014, Jeff spoke to members of Canadian Parliament on the future of public transportation. He has also had the opportunity to consult in Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington DC and Singapore. At Waterloo, Jeff received the Distinguished Teacher Award, the highest teaching honor at the University.
Earn Professional Development Hours:
By attending this luncheon, you can also earn professional development hours, contributing to your continued professional growth. More details to come.
Sponsorships:

Gold Level Sponsorship ($500): Sponsors are invited to bring a roll-up board with a banner stand (24″ to 33″ x80″) to promote their transportation services. Their company’s logo will be included in the luncheon presentation and recognized verbally in the proceedings. As well, one free individual member registration will be included.
Silver Level Sponsorship ($300): Company logo will be included in the luncheon presentation and the company will be recognized verbally in the proceedings. Registration ticket not included.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and strategies in transportation and urban planning. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions; we look forward to seeing you there!

ITE Southern Alberta: July Luncheon: Transportation Boosting Business - A Conversation with Calgary’s Business Improvement Areas
2024-07-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Stantec – Calgary, 325 25 Street SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
Over the course of the last several years, many of Calgary’s Business Improvement Associations have worked closely with different project teams to advance implementation of unique, engaging, and character defining components of The City’s Main Street program. July’s luncheon will be held as a panel discussion with representatives from three different Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) to share their perspectives on how transportation professionals can best engage with them to solicit meaningful input over the course of the project’s design and implementation.
This is a great opportunity to understand how to strengthen your skill set and approach in interacting with community and business improvement associations as part of your projects, and to hear a different perspective on the City of Calgary’s Main Streets program.
Date: July 9, 2024
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Stantec 325 25 St SE #200, Calgary, AB T2A 7H8 and online
Panel Moderator
Josh Workman
Josh is a transportation engineer at Stantec with more than 15 years of experience on progressive and award-winning urban street projects across Western Canada. He is respected for his collaborative, inclusive, and results oriented leadership approach that drives creative interdisciplinary problem solving on complex projects. This was recently exemplified through the people-centric approach taken on the Marda Loop Main Streets Program where Josh worked closely with Stantec colleagues, the City of Calgary Project Management team, the Business Improvement Association, impacted parties in the Marda Loop area, and City of Calgary departments to successfully achieve project objectives prioritizing pedestrian movement and comfort, character and identity, landscaping, and mobility optimization. Josh has designed more than 18 km of bikeway and complete streets infrastructure across western Canada. He is known for his thoughtful and strategic design approach to optimizing implementation of urban street infrastructure and has been recognized with local and national awards on his projects.
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Note that this year, in an effort to accommodate more transportation professionals across our province (especially those in Lethbridge), we’re offering additional attendance options. Participants that select the online ticket option will receive a link after registering and be able to watch the luncheon online. Participants that select the in-person option in Lethbridge will be able to join others for networking, lunch and a live stream of the presentation at the Stafford Centre. Please reach out to Adam St. Amant (adam.st.amant@lethbridge.ca) if you have any questions about the Lethbridge event option. All other in-person ticket options are for attendance in Calgary.

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ITE National Capital: 2024 E-Scooter Tour
2024-07-12 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Thomas Ahearn Memorial, 945 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Network with transportation professionals and take a 7.2km tour along the cycling facilities in the national capital’s Glebe and Centretown neighbourhoods.
Meeting Point
Thomas Ahearn Memorial
945 Bank St, Ottawa
Date
Friday, July 12, 2024
3pm – 4:30pm
3:00pm Arrive and get e-scooters
3:15pm E-scooter riding and safety tips with City of Ottawa staff/route overview
3:30pm Start ride
4:30pm Return and post-ride snack & social (optional)
Fee
$10 per person. The deadline to purchase tickets for this event is July 10, 2024.

ITE Manitoba: Summer Bike Tour
2024-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Winnipeg) | The Forks, 1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4L9, Canada
ITE Manitoba is excited to be hosting a free 2-hour leisurely networking bike ride/tour on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 2-4 pm. The tour will be led by two City of Winnipeg staff: Chris Baker, Sr. Active Transportation Planner, and Erik Dickson, Livable Streets Specialist.
Please note that limited tickets are available, and tickets should be purchased in-advance.

Important Details
Bikes

A signed waiver and helmet are required for all participants. The waiver details will be emailed to those who register.
If you have a bike, please bring your bike with you to the bike tour.
If you do not have a bike, ITE Manitoba will coordinate a free loaner bike for you. To arrange a loaner bike, after you register, please email Karalee, the ITE MB Secretary at secretary@manitoba.itecanada.org.

Route

The bike tour will begin and end at the Mahatma Gandhi statute outside the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at The Forks.
Route Highlights include:

Upcoming redesign of the intersection of Assiniboine Avenue and Main Street
Upcoming pathway construction project near the Osborne Transit Garage
St. Vital Bridge Reconstruction Project
Fermor Avenue and St. Anne’s Road intersection design
Neighbourhood greenways
Newly constructed Goulet Street protected bike lane

Post-Tour Networking

We invite and encourage participants to continue to network at The Forks following the bike tour.
One free drink is included with your ticket (available at The Forks following the bike ride).

Event Summary
Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Start and end at The Forks
Cost: Free
Available Tickets: Limited to 20 participants
Online registration will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, July 12.

If you wish to register after registration closes, please email Karalee, the ITE MB Secretary at secretary@manitoba.itecanada.org.

ITE Toronto Section: Webinar "From Speed to Access: Redefining Urban Planning Strategies"
2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Area (Virtual), Ontario, Canada
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.
Speaker

Todd 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.

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As 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.
GHD 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.
Speaker

Don 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.

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ITE Toronto Section: A Webinar with Wes Marshall
2024-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Area (Virtual), Ontario, Canada
Speaker:
Wes Marshall, PhD, PE, is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, where he holds a joint appointment in urban planning. He plays a pivotal role as director of the CU Denver Human-Centered Transportation program and the Transportation Research Center at CU Denver. Wes is a licensed Professional Engineer and focuses on transportation teaching and research dedicated to creating safer and more sustainable transportation systems.
Wes is the author behind the 2024 book Killed by a Traffic Engineer. He also has more than 80 peer-reviewed journal publications and book chapters to his name and has received millions of dollars in research funding. Wes was the winner of the campus-wide CU Denver Outstanding Faculty in Research Award. He also has a passion for teaching and mentoring students and is the only three-time winner of the CU Denver College of Engineering Outstanding Faculty in Teaching Award.
A native of Watertown, Massachusetts, Wes is a graduate of the University of Virginia (BS) and the University of Connecticut (MS and PhD). He is a recipient of the Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship, Australia’s Endeavour Fellowship, and the Transportation Research Board’s Wootan Award for the outstanding paper in policy and organization.
He has no plans to stop working on any of this anytime soon.

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ITE Toronto Section: Achieving Vision Zero through a Safe Systems Approach (Hybrid)
2024-09-03 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | BA Group Head Office, 95 St Clair Avenue West Suite 1000, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming hybrid Road Safety Panel event hosted by ITE Toronto, taking place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm ET. This exciting event will be held at the BA Group Office, located at 95 St Clair Avenue West Suite 1000, and will also be available online. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm ET
Location: BA Group Office, 95 St Clair Avenue West Suite 1000
Format: Hybrid (In-person and online options available)
Featured Speakers:
Russell Brownlee, M.A. Sc., RSP1, FITE, P. Eng.
CEO, True North Safety Group (TNS)
Russell Brownlee is a Transportation Safety Engineer with extensive experience in forensic investigation and consulting services related to transportation facility design, construction, operations, human factors, and maintenance. As the CEO of TNS, he is a registered professional engineer in several Canadian provinces and has been recognized as an expert in transportation engineering and safety by the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario. Russell has held numerous leadership roles within ITE, including Past President of the Toronto Section Executive and Canadian District Director on ITE’s International Board of Direction. He has received prestigious awards such as the Transportation Safety Council Edmund R. Ricker Award and the CITE Robert Burton Distinguished Service Award.
Sheyda Saneinejad, P. Eng, RSP1
Manager, Vision Zero Projects, City of Toronto
With over 14 years of experience in road safety and active transportation, Sheyda Saneinejad is a professional engineer dedicated to improving safety for vulnerable road users. As the Manager of Vision Zero Projects at the City of Toronto, she oversees various aspects of planning, designing, operating, and monitoring the right of way for vulnerable road users. Sheyda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Transportation Planning and Engineering. Her diverse experience spans both public and private sectors, making her a key figure in the implementation of Vision Zero initiatives in Toronto.
Geni Bahar, P.Eng., P.E., RSPI2, FITE
President, NAVIGATS Inc.
Geni Bahar is a civil engineer with more than 40 years of professional experience as a researcher and practitioner in road safety management. As the President of NAVIGATS Inc., she has developed a broad and unique blend of expertise in analytical methodologies and tools for road safety, traffic analysis, collision studies, and safety program development. Geni has played a pivotal role in several Vision Zero initiatives and has been actively involved in TRB, ITE, and TAC safety committees. She has been recognized for her contributions to the transportation industry with awards such as the TAC “Transportation Person of the Year” and the CARSP Lifetime Achievement Award.
Peter Y. Park, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Professor and Associate Dean, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
Dr. Peter Y. Park is a distinguished professor and Associate Dean of Research, Innovation, Enterprise & Partnerships at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. With 30 years of experience in both industry and academic research, Dr. Park specializes in road and rail safety, intelligent transportation systems, big data analytics, and transportation planning. He has been instrumental in developing safety tools and initiatives for various government agencies, including GIS-based systems for identifying high collision locations and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s Countermeasure Selection Tool for “SafetyAnalyst.” Dr. Park’s extensive research and contributions to transportation safety have been published in numerous top-tier journals, and he continues to serve on editorial boards for leading journals in the field.
Pricing:

Online: Free
In Person (Members): $10
In Person (Non-members): $15

Registration:

In Person: Limited to 50 spots (with a maximum of 15 spots reserved for students).
Online: Limited to 100 spots.

Only online registered participants will receive the link to join the online session.
Event Sponsor: We would like to extend our gratitude to BA Group for graciously sponsoring this event.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from and engage with leading industry experts in road safety. Register now to secure your spot!

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ITE Greater Vancouver: Fall Lunch Social
2024-09-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fraser Foreshore Park, Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park Parking Lot, Burnaby, BC, Canada
The ITE Greater Vancouver Section is pleased to host its Fall Lunch Social on Saturday, September 7th, at 11:30 AM, at Burnaby’s Fraser Foreshore Park Picnic Area. Catch up with your industry colleagues and welcome new members over a catered lunch to kick off the fall Section events. Immediate family members are welcome to attend and are covered in the subsidized registration fee.
Please purchase one ticket per family and note on the ticket form how many other family members will be attending.

ITE Southern Alberta: Transportation Management of Emergencies in Northern Alberta (virtual)
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Area, Canada
Transportation Management of Emergencies in Northern Alberta
The 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.
Proper 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!
Presenter: Mae Stewart, P.Eng
Mae 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.

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ITE Toronto Section: A Webinar with Jarrett Walker
2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Area (Virtual), Ontario, Canada
Join us to celebrate the revised edition of Jarrett Walker’s influential book Human Transit, Revised Edition: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives. The new edition deepens its explanations about the basic principles of public transit, informed by his work as a network planning consultant. New topics include the problem with specialization; the role of flexible or “demand response” services; how to know when to redesign your network; and responding to tech-industry claims that transit will soon be obsolete. Finally, he added a major new section exploring the idea of access to opportunity as a core measure of transit’s success.

Speaker:

Jarrett Walker, PhD, is an international consultant in public transit network design and policy. He has been a full-time consultant since 1991 and has led numerous major planning projects in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. He is Founder and Principal Consultant at Jarrett Walker + Associates, based in Portland, Oregon.
He is the author of the popular public transit blog HumanTransit.org, and the book Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives (Island Press, 2011). This book is a friendly, non-technical introduction to transit’s underlying geometry, and the real value judgments that must be explored to make both transit and development policy. His background integrates an arts and humanities PhD (Stanford, 1996) with long technical experience in all aspects of transit and its role in city-building. He is a frequent keynote speaker, teacher, and facilitator of decision-making processes.

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ITE Southern Alberta: BBQ in Lethbridge
2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Baroness Picnic Shelter, Indian Battle Rd S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T0L 0V0, Canada
Join Us for an ITE Canada Southern Alberta BBQ in Lethbridge!
Date: September 12, 2024
Time: Noon
Location: Baroness Picnic Shelter
Calling all transportation professionals! Come and enjoy a delightful BBQ with your peers. We’ll be serving up hamburgers, salad, chips, and pop. It’s the perfect opportunity to network, relax, and enjoy some food in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic event. Mark your calendars and bring your appetite!
We look forward to seeing you there!

ITE National Capital: Transportation Trivia Night
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Beyond the Pale Brewing Company, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, Canada
Transportation Trivia Night is back! There will be laughs, there may be tears, and there will be cold drinks (at your own cost)! Appetizers will be provided by ITE National Capital Section.
