DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 14th for a presentation by University of Calgary students on their year-end capstone presentations. \nDate: May 14\, 2024\nTime: 11:30am-1:00pm\nLocation: Danish Canadian Club (727 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 0E3) \nNote 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. \nPresentations: \n\nDesigning 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.\nMore coming soon!
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SUMMARY:ITE Saskatchewan: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nYour 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. \nWhen: May 15\, 2024\, 10 am to 3pm\nWhere: Queensbury Convention Centre – Meeting Room 2 \nOther 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. \nTickets: \n\nITE Members and Interns\n\n$100\n\n\nNon-ITE Members\n\n$130\n\n\n\nPresentations: \n\nDerek Jaworski: Technology on the Highway: Are We There Yet?\nKatie Sapieha: College Drive and Wiggins Avenue Road Safety Audit\nGoran Lazic: Saskatoon Rail Projects\nJeff Holland & Paul Hunt: Designing and Installing Treaty Boundary Signs\nAndrew Liu: Determination of Urban Fringe Areas along Sask. Highway
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-saskatchewan-spring-session-2/
LOCATION:Queensbury Convention Centre\, 1700 Elphinstone St Box 167\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 2Z6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mixer,Social
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SUMMARY:City of Burnaby - Vision Zero
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEric 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. \nGeoffrey 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. \nSuzanne 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.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTcwMTJkN2MtYTVmZS00ZWEzLWE1YTUtZTY1YzA3NTBjZjNl%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/city-of-burnaby-vision-zero/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DESCRIPTION: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. \nEric 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. \nGeoffrey 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. \nSuzanne 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240522T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260411T115816
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SUMMARY:ITE Atlantic Canada Section: Spring Event
DESCRIPTION:Social Event\nOur 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. \nSpring Technical Session\nOur 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. \nSocial Event: Wednesday\, May 22\, 7-10pm ADT. This event is free with registration for the Spring Technical Session.\nSpring Technical Session: Thursday\, May 23\, 8:15am – 4:00pm ADT
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-atlantic-canada-section-spring-event/
LOCATION:Dalhousie’s Idea Building\, 5257 Morris Street\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Social,Workshop
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SUMMARY:ITE Manitoba: May Luncheon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, May 23\, 2024\nTime: 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm\nLocation: Winnipeg Winter Club\, 200 River Avenue\, Riverview Room (second floor)\nCost: $20 for non-ITE members\, $15 for ITE members\, and $10 for students (tax included) \nPresentation Abstract\nPresentation Title: SE Calgary Mobility Network Study \nThe 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. \nSpeaker Bio – Irini Akhnoukh\n\nIrini 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. \nOutside 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. \n \nOnline registration will close at 10:30 a.m. on May 23rd. \nIf 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.
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-manitoba-may-luncheon/
LOCATION:Winnipeg Winter Club\, 200 River Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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SUMMARY:Removing Barriers: A Workshop on Achieving Accessibility in Transportation Systems
DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. \nThis 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. \nWorkshop Description\nIn 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. \nITE 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: \n\nPart 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.\nPart 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.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nThe key learning objectives of this training are the following: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of universal design principles and their significance in creating equitable transportation networks.\nUnderstand 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.\nBecome 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.\nApply the concepts learned in the training through group exercises to enhance practical understanding and application of accessibility principles.\n\nTarget Audience\nThough 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. \nTeam Bios\nAlexandre Nolet\, M.Eng.\, RSP 1 P.Eng.\nAlexandre 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. \nAlexandre 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. \nHe 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. \nAlexandre 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. \nAlexandre is the past-President of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) and a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). \nCara Wilkie\, Principal Accessibility Consultant \nCara 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. \nIn 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. \nShe 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). \nCara 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. \n \nHaley Gienow-McConnell\, Ph.D.\, Accessibility Consultant\n\nHaley 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. \nHaley 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. \nHaley 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. \nHaley 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. \nStefan Tsang\, P.Eng.\, RSP1\, P.Eng. \nStefan 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. \nStefan’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. \nDo 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. \n \n\n\nFor questions about this workshop or ITE Canada’s training programs\, please contact training@itecanada.org\nFor help with registration or other technical issues\, please contact info@itecanada.org\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTllNzliZGEtYjU3NS00OWJjLWIwMWQtNTJjZmZjYmFkOTJh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223d6b4976-4c80-4d70-afa2-f5a0cf42d18f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%228fceef13-428b-409f-ac6c-308a55962cd9%22%7d\n
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. \nThis 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. \nWorkshop Description\nIn 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. \nITE 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: \n\nPart 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.\nPart 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.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nThe key learning objectives of this training are the following: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of universal design principles and their significance in creating equitable transportation networks.\nUnderstand 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.\nBecome 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.\nApply the concepts learned in the training through group exercises to enhance practical understanding and application of accessibility principles.\n\nTarget Audience\nThough 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. \nTeam Bios\nAlexandre Nolet\, M.Eng.\, RSP 1 P.Eng.\nAlexandre 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. \nAlexandre 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. \nHe 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. \nAlexandre 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. \nAlexandre is the past-President of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) and a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). \nCara Wilkie\, Principal Accessibility Consultant \nCara 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. \nIn 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. \nShe 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). \nCara 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. \n \nHaley Gienow-McConnell\, Ph.D.\, Accessibility Consultant\n\nHaley 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. \nHaley 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. \nHaley 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. \nHaley 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. \nStefan Tsang\, P.Eng.\, RSP1\, P.Eng. \nStefan 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. \nStefan’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. \nDo 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. \n \n\n\nFor questions about this workshop or ITE Canada’s training programs\, please contact training@itecanada.org\nFor help with registration or other technical issues\, please contact info@itecanada.org
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SUMMARY:ITE BC Interior: Vernon Technical Bike Tour and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: 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. \nWhere: Meetup location will be at the 31st Ave parking lot\, with the networking event to be held at Marten Brewing Company. \nWhy: 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. \nWho: 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.
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-bc-interior-vernon-technical-bike-tour-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:31st Ave Parking Lot\, 5300 25 Ave #12\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 6R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mixer,Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE BC Interior Section":MAILTO:bcinterior@itecanada.org
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