DESCRIPTION:ITE Canada cordially invites you to attend a 1-hour virtual session presented by our Technical Appointees to highlight hot topics in the transportation field\, share emerging ideas\, and discuss gaps in knowledge\, skills and resources and how these gaps are being addressed. \nPresentations will span seven themes: \n\nSafety\nMulti-modal Mobility\nDesign\nPlanning\nTechnology\nOperations and Workforce\n\nA Q&A session will follow the presentations. \nOne of ITE Canada’s mandates is to keep our members informed about perspectives in the transportation industry\, emerging ideas\, and joint project partnerships that ITE Canada undertakes with organizations such as TAC and ITE International. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of our 26 multi-disciplinary volunteer appointees serving on technical committees and councils about pressing challenges and opportunities in transportation. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 14\, 2024 | 12 to 1 pm ET / 9 to 10 am PT\nWhat: Virtual webinar with Q&A\nCost: Free for ITE members\, $25 for non-members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000
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SUMMARY:ITE National Capital: Road Safety Audit Webinar (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The City of Ottawa has recently implemented a practice guideline requesting that projects involving a roadway redesign or renewal undertake a Road Safety Audit (RSA)\, as part of the design process. Geoff and Suzanne have a combined 55+ years of experience in Road Safety Engineering. They will talk about why RSAs are an important part of a roadway design project; and what to expect if you are asked to do one.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjgzODliNDMtMTQ2ZC00N2EwLWI0ZTktZDg5NzU2MmVmMDhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-national-capital-road-safety-audit-webinar-virtual/
LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar
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DESCRIPTION:The City of Ottawa has recently implemented a practice guideline requesting that projects involving a roadway redesign or renewal undertake a Road Safety Audit (RSA)\, as part of the design process. Geoff and Suzanne have a combined 55+ years of experience in Road Safety Engineering. They will talk about why RSAs are an important part of a roadway design project; and what to expect if you are asked to do one.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T130000
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SUMMARY:ITE Toronto: Accessibility and Inclusion in the Built Environment (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Through presentation and interactive discussions\, this webinar will address how we can create more accessible and inclusive built environments for all. This includes the interaction with transportation engineering and design. \nSpeaker\nHaley Rae Lawson (she/her) BDes\, RHFAC Professional\, is a Toronto-based Senior Accessibility Specialist at Human Space\, the inclusive design profession of BDP – a global architecture\, design and urbanism consultancy. She helps to create thoughtful and innovative solutions that promote equity\, wellbeing and participation in the built environment. Haley Rae helps to lead and develop inclusive design strategies and practices across multiple complex projects and various public forums. She primarily focuses on services such as consulting\, certification and benchmarking\, guidelines and standards\, building audits\, and training. Haley Rae contributes her technical expertise on international\, national\, provincial and municipal accessibility requirements and better practices. She actively practices allyship\, and draws on her lived\, professional and volunteer experiences to advocate for inclusion\, equity and accessibility. Haley Rae’s background in environmental design\, and experience as a design educator at OCAD University\, contribute to her unique perspective in accessibility consulting. She is committed to using an intersectional approach to design\, actively including and learning from people with a range of perspectives and educating others about the diversity of ways to create spaces for all. \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmQ0NmFkM2ItODM4My00MWYyLWJkMzktYmExNDFhMWZiZDQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22875688ea-8b21-4b98-b25b-4b81851ad72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224a3ba1e2-3eaf-46fd-a2aa-5dc1b59160ca%22%7d\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-toronto-accessibility-and-inclusion-in-the-built-environment-virtual/
LOCATION:Toronto Area (Virtual)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Through presentation and interactive discussions\, this webinar will address how we can create more accessible and inclusive built environments for all. This includes the interaction with transportation engineering and design. \nSpeaker\nHaley Rae Lawson (she/her) BDes\, RHFAC Professional\, is a Toronto-based Senior Accessibility Specialist at Human Space\, the inclusive design profession of BDP – a global architecture\, design and urbanism consultancy. She helps to create thoughtful and innovative solutions that promote equity\, wellbeing and participation in the built environment. Haley Rae helps to lead and develop inclusive design strategies and practices across multiple complex projects and various public forums. She primarily focuses on services such as consulting\, certification and benchmarking\, guidelines and standards\, building audits\, and training. Haley Rae contributes her technical expertise on international\, national\, provincial and municipal accessibility requirements and better practices. She actively practices allyship\, and draws on her lived\, professional and volunteer experiences to advocate for inclusion\, equity and accessibility. Haley Rae’s background in environmental design\, and experience as a design educator at OCAD University\, contribute to her unique perspective in accessibility consulting. She is committed to using an intersectional approach to design\, actively including and learning from people with a range of perspectives and educating others about the diversity of ways to create spaces for all. \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T054316
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SUMMARY:ITE Southern Alberta: Annual Year End Gala
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the return of the ITE Southern Alberta Year-End Winter Gala taking place on November 20 at the Calgary Zoo! Join us for a magical night at the Grazers Restaurant for dinner\, drinks and reminiscing over ITE Southern Alberta Section’s successful year. We are encouraging everyone to bring a friend or significant other to share the night with us. We will also be announcing the winners of ITE Southern Alberta 2024 awards! \nWe are looking for sponsors for the event. For $150\, we will add your company logo to the tables and acknowledge your sponsorship during the event. Please reach out to Kennith Lin (Kennith.lin@calgary.ca) if you are interested in sponsoring and having your company be recognized at this event. \nDate: November 20\, 2024\nTime: 5:00pm – 10:00pm\nLocation: Grazers\, 1300 Zoo Rd NE\, Calgary\, AB T2E 7V6 \nCost: \n\n$100 non ITE/ Spouse/plus one\n$80 ITE members\n$60 Public agency\n$150 Sponsors\n\nGala Agenda:\n5:00pm – Doors open\n6:00pm – Dinner served\n6:30pm – 7:30pm – Speeches and awards.\n10:00pm – Event ends
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-southern-alberta-annual-year-end-gala/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Dinner
ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Southern Alberta Section":MAILTO:southernalberta@itecanada.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T054316
CREATED:20241104T155423Z
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SUMMARY:ITE Greater Vancouver: November Workshop: Island Platform Bus Stops - Going Beyond the Design Guide Local Experiences\, Challenges\, and Where To From Here
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, TransLink and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure released the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure. The Design Guide is an award-winning document that was developed based on extensive technical work and engagement with people with lived experience. While the Design Guide provides detailed technical guidance on how to improve the experience of all users at island platform bus stops\, there remain challenges to be addressed in continuing to improve accessibility and remove barriers to people with disabilities at island platform bus stops. \nJoin us for this interactive moderated panel discussion with transportation and accessibility professionals to learn about their experience planning and designing island platform bus stops in Metro Vancouver and where we go from here. Panel speakers include: \n\nMackenzie Fleming\, City of Vancouver\nAdrian Yau\, City of Vancouver\nMo Bot\, City of North Vancouver\nSabrina Lau Texier\, TransLink\nStan Leyenhorst\, Universal Access Design\nBrian Patterson\, Urban Systems\n\n \nSpeaker bios: \nMackenzie Fleming is a former marine biologist turned planning analyst with the City of Vancouver. Her focus is community and stakeholder engagement in support of transportation projects\, ranging in nature from localized traffic calming to City-spanning greenways. \nAdrian Yau is a senior transportation design engineer at the City of Vancouver\, with 8 years of experience in urban multimodal street design\, including protected bike lanes\, protected intersections\, pedestrian-focused designs\, and transit priority. He led the design of pilot projects in Vancouver to test emerging design treatments for island platform bus stops to improve accessibility. Adrian is also a member of the TAC Geometric Design Committee. \nMo Bot is a transportation planner and project manager specializing in design and construction of sustainable and active transportation projects. At the City of North Vancouver\, they incorporate the delivery of infrastructure accessibility upgrades across capital projects large and small. \nSabrina Lau Texier is the Director of Infrastructure Programs at TransLink\, which owns and operates bridges and active transportation infrastructure\, looks after the design of passenger-facing facilities\, manages regional goods movement and road networks\, and partners with municipalities to invest in cycling\, walking\, bus and road infrastructure. \nStan Leyenhorst is an accessibility specialist\, providing critical input filtered through the lens of universal design. In addition to his technical experience in this field\, Stan brings decades of lived experience and a first-person user perspective. Stan continues to be involved as an expert advisor with respect to accessibility and urban design. His collaborative mindset coupled with his innovative skillset offers the requisite insight into achieving inclusive communities. \nBrian Patterson is a senior transportation planner specializing in active transportation\, multi-modal transportation\, safety\, and accessibility. Brian has worked on hundreds of transportation plans and designs for communities of all sizes across Canada. Brian led the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure and is currently leading the update to the BC Active Transportation Design Guide. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 20\, 2024\n5:30-5:45 Registration\n5:45-7:00 Workshop – Presentation\, Questions\, Discussion\n7:00-8:00 Food\, Mixer\, Socializing \nFUNK. Coffee bar\n1025 Dunsmuir St\, Vancouver\, BC V7X 1M5\nAccessible venue\, steps away from the Burrard Skytrain Station \n$25 ITE Members\n$20 Student and Public Agency Members\n$30 Non-ITE Members \nPrice includes an assortment of appetizers. Beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic) will be available for purchase.\nITE GV is an inclusive community and all. If you wish to attend and require financial assistance\, please reach out to vancouver@itecanada.org
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-greater-vancouver-november-workshop-island-platform-bus-stops-going-beyond-the-design-guide-local-experiences-challenges-and-where-to-from-here/
LOCATION:Funk Coffee Bar\, 1025 Dunsmuir St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V7X 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241126T133000
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SUMMARY:ITE Manitoba: November Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:ITE Manitoba will be hosting a luncheon on Tuesday\, November 26\, featuring presentations and a panel discussion from Yadili Okwumabua-Gbakima\, Sam van Huizen\, and Greg Blatz. The luncheon topic is Speed and Road Safety. \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, November 26\, 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) \nPlease note\, to register for the reduced ITE member rate\, your ITE International membership should be valid for 2024.\n \nPresentation Summary\nTitle: Presentation and Panel on Speed and Road Safety \nEvent Agenda: Each panelist will give an introductory presentation\, followed by a panel discussion \nPanelists: \n\nYadili Okwumabua-Gbakima\, Road Safety Programs at Manitoba Public Insurance\nSam van Huizen\, Traffic and Transportation Engineering at the City of Brandon\nGreg Blatz\, Traffic Management Engineering at the City of Winnipeg \n\n \nSpeaker Bios and Presentation Details\nYadili Okwumabua-Gbakima is responsible for road safety programs at Manitoba Public Insurance. In her role\, she guides a team of road safety professionals who identify emerging road safety trends and develop programs to address these issues. The team’s goal is to reduce collisions\, improve driving behaviours\, and change attitudes and beliefs around road safety. She is especially motivated by the collaborative work she is involved in at MPI to improve road safety issues for underserved segments of the population. Yadili is passionate about advancing DEI efforts through her work and personal relationships. Her hope is that she is able to contribute to an environment that acknowledges and celebrates each individual as their unique and beautiful self. \nYadili’s presentation will be focused on addressing speed in Manitoba. \nSam van Huizen is the Traffic & Transportation Planner with the City of Brandon. He has been with the City of Brandon for 8.5 years and focuses now on road safety\, transportation planning and special projects. He is a Certified Engineering Technologist and a Registered Professional Planner. Sam attended college in Windsor\, Ontario where he received his Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and then went on to the University of Waterloo to receive his Bachelors in Environmental Studies in Planning. \nThe City of Brandon has constituted a Vision Zero Task Force that meets regularly to address road safety concerns and implements various initiatives to foster safer roadways in the City of Brandon. One of these projects includes a speed reduction pilot project where the City is looking at the effect of a reduced speed limit on a variety of roadways including collector streets\, local neighborhoods\, parks and the Brandon University Campus. \nSam will summarize the reduced speed project and discuss future plans that the City of Brandon will take to implement a reduced speed limit and what that will look like from a compliance and enforcement perspective.\n \nGreg Blatz is the Traffic Management Engineer in the Transportation Division at the City of Winnipeg. He is a graduate of the Civil Engineering program at the University of Manitoba and joined the City in 2015 after working at Dillon Consulting. Greg has a wide variety of experience including traffic modelling\, traffic signal timing\, and traffic operations. \nGreg will give an overview of the Reduced-Speed Neighbourhood Pilot\, the traffic calming program and other speed related studies in the City of Winnipeg. \n \nOnline registration will close at 1:00 p.m. on November 22.\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-november-luncheon/
LOCATION:Winnipeg Winter Club\, 200 River Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Luncheon,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T054316
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SUMMARY:ITE Southwestern Ontario - 2024 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Ticket Sales for our AGM close at 5 PM EST on Monday\, November 25\, 2024.\nJoin Us for the 2024 ITE Southwestern Ontario Section Annual General Meeting!\nWe’re excited to invite you to our 2024 Annual General Meeting on Thursday\, November 28\, 2024\, in the Mystic Room at Palasad SocialBowl (777 Adelaide Street North) in London\, Ontario. It’s going to be a fantastic evening filled with delicious food\, an insightful presentation\, valuable networking opportunities\, and the introduction of our new Section Executive for the 2025-2026 term. \nOur keynote speakers\, Pat Anckaert\, P.Eng. from the City of St. Thomas and Martin Van Haren\, P.Eng. from R.V. Anderson\, will provide an update on the ongoing Highbury Avenue widening and reconstruction project in St. Thomas. The City of St. Thomas is undergoing major improvements to support the development of an Electric Vehicle Battery Cell factory and an accompanying industrial park planned to increase peak hour traffic volumes by over 3\,000 vehicles. Infrastructure improvements include the widening of Highbury Avenue\, sanitary sewer upgrades\, installation of three roundabouts\, and the replacement of watermain. These improvements were supported by an environmental assessment\, which included a grading feasibility study\, ecological assessment\, and traffic study. \nTake this opportunity to meet the local section executive\, as well as students and faculty from our three student chapters (Waterloo\, Windsor\, and Western). You’ll also have the chance to meet/network with public and private sector professionals working in the transportation industry across Southwestern Ontario. \nPlease note that your ticket includes a buffet dinner featuring an entrée\, sides\, and dessert. However\, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are not included and will be available for purchase. Additionally\, any activities such as bowling at Palasad SocialBowl are not included in the ticket price. \n\nDate: Thursday\, November 28\, 2024\nTime: 5:00 – 8:30 PM EST\nLocation: Mystic Room\, Palasad SocialBowl (777 Adelaide Street North\, London) – map\n\nSchedule (all times approximate):\n\n5:00 PM: Arrival & Networking\n5:45 PM: Welcome and ITE Southwestern Section & ITE Canada District Update\n6:30 PM: Buffet Dinner\n7:30 PM: Keynote Presentation by Patrick Anckaert / Martin Van Haren\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nMeet our speakers:\n\nPat Anckaert\, P.Eng.\, City of St. Thomas \n \nPatrick is a Professional Engineer with a passion for urban renewal and walkable cities. He enjoys long walks\, bike rides and hikes with his energetic hound dog Hatty & baby girl Breton where he contemplates city building conundrums. Patrick has worked for the City of St. Thomas for 7 years and has been responsible for its largest construction projects including the deeply debated roundabouts and art installations. Prior to that\, he spent 10 years in the private sector building airports and heliports across Canada and in the Middle East. As with most Engineers\, he is a lifelong fan of Sim City. \n\n \n \nMartin Van Haren\, P.Eng.\, R.V. Anderson (RVA). \nMartin is a Project Manager and Transportation Engineer at R.V. Anderson (RVA)\, located in our London Office. He has over 17 years of experience in the design of urban and rural roads\, interchanges\, and intersections\, with a particular interest in construction staging and roadside safety. Martin has managed several environmental assessments\, preliminary and detail design transportation projects for the Ministry of Transportation and local municipalities. He enjoys bike rides with his young family\, pick-up basketball\, and debating whether it’s “detail” or “detailed” design. \n \n \n \n \n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-southwestern-ontario-2024-agm/
LOCATION:Palasad SocialBowl\, 777 Adelaide Street North\, London\, Ontario\, N5Y 2L8\, Canada
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