Parkways for People Optimizing the use of the right of way for people rather than for vehicles is becoming increasingly important through many lenses. The COVID-19 pandemic has served as an accelerator for this process, highlighting the need to provide more space for the active modes of transportation. As part of a complete response, the […]
Characteristics like race, ability, age, gender, sexuality, income, class, and more affect how different people experience travelling to, from, and through our communities. They also affect who has access to the various aspects of the transportation system such as frequent transit, safer cycling infrastructure, or continuous sidewalks. The events of the last year – including […]
Join the Ontario Chapter of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) and ITE NCS on a fun bicycle ride to explore the recently constructed east portions of the Nepean Trail, a 5 km cycling corridor that runs parallel to and acts as a quiet alternative to busy Merivale Road. Conceived by Nepean residents […]
Spatial Mapping of Winter Road Surface Conditions Presenters: Dr. Tae J. Kwon and Mingjian Wu CITE NCS is hosting Dr. Tae J. Kwon and Mr. Mingjian Wu (winner of the 2021 CITE Student Paper Competition) from the University of Alberta to present their research on innovative new methods to more effectively map winter road surface conditions. […]
Physical distancing over the past year and a half has made it difficult to network and build meaningful relationships with other professionals in our local transportation community. As 2021 comes to an end, the National Capital Section (NCS) is hosting a lunchtime virtual networking event on Friday, November12th! Join us to network and re-connect with local […]
NCS Annual General Meeting The 2021 CITE National Capital Sections AGM will be hosted virtually on Friday, December 10th, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Please RSVP at the button below. The AGM will close-out our activities for 2021 with our year-end review of the 2021 Annual Report and assignment of our 2022 Executive committee. […]
Presentation Description The City of Ottawa approved its first Climate Change Master Plan in 2020. The plan includes targets of reducing carbon emissions from City operations by 50% by 2030, and 100% by 2040. With the operation of transit buses being a significant contributor to the City's carbon emissions, the Transit Service Department initiated the Bus […]
In 2021, the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) released their much-anticipated update to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities (commonly known as “Book 18”). While the first version of this guide, published in 2013, played a key role in shaping the growth of cycling infrastructure across Ontario, it was quickly overtaken by the […]
TRANSPORTRIVIA Hosted by your local CITE National Capital Section! Come on out and get trivial with the National Capital Section for Transportation Trivia Night outdoors on the patio at Beyond the Pale! Team up with your industry compatriots! Test your mettle against other local professionals! Win prizes! Teams of three or four are encouraged, a […]
Brought to you by the ITE National Capital Section When you think about public transit, do you think big buses, schedules, and stops? While a great tool for moving lots of people in dense, urban environments, many transit agencies and municipalities across the world have identified the need for a more creative, right-sized transit solution […]
Diverging Diamond Interchanges – A Decade of Lessons Learned Diverging Diamond Interchanges, or DDIs, are a relatively new interchange that has greatly expanded in prominence over the past fifteen years. The first DDI in the US opened in 2008 and opened with little fanfare though it would draw hundreds of visiting engineers to tour it […]
The City of Red Deer has updated the TIA guidelines to bring up to speed and stay current with industry standards including additional guidance on safety reviews preparing TIA’s. In this presentation you will learn how these changes will help review development impacts from traffic considering all modes of travel as well as looking at […]
Itinerary 11:30am - Doors Open, Networking 12:00pm - Welcome, Lunch, Quiz on the Big Screen with Prizes! 12:25pm - 2023 Ata M. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation to Sharon Lewinson 12:40pm - Presentation - Bank Street Canal Bridge Improvements: Lessons Learned by Andrew Arsenault (City of Ottawa) and Shawn Smith (WSP) 1:00pm - Closing and Bank […]
The Cleaning the Capital campaign is a citywide cleanup that occurs in the spring and fall of every year. Residents come together as a community and combine efforts to make our city clean and green. 2023 marks the 30th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! This Spring, there are over 800 projects happening across […]
E-scooter Tour Come try out an e-scooter for a group ride with ITE members and friends. Meet at the Governor General's Foot Guards Regimental Museum, 2 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9. Maximum 20 people. Cost - $10 for tickets 3:00pm – arrive and get scooters 3:15pm – safety briefing and route overview 3:30pm […]
ITE Rides the NCC Weekend Bike Days Please note this event has been re-scheduled to July 23, 2023 All ages and abilities welcome for this leisurely ride. Meet at 9:00am on the west side of Flora Footbridge at Fifth Avenue & Queen Elizabeth Driveway. We’ll ride for 1-1.5 hours along the traffic-free Queen Elizabeth Driveway […]
TRANSPORTRIVIA Hosted by your local ITE National Capital Section! Back by popular demand, come on out and get trivial with the National Capital Section for Transportation Trivia Night at Beyond the Pale! Team up with your industry compatriots! Test your mettle against other local professionals! Win prizes! Teams of three or four are encouraged, a maximum […]
This event has been re-scheduled to November 10, 2023 The City of Ottawa is updating its Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP Policies, approved in April 2023, describe how Ottawa will plan, design, build, operate, and maintain its transportation system to achieve the goals of the new Official Plan. The TMP Capital Infrastructure Plan, to […]
The City of Toronto is working to make travel by bike safer and more inviting, which helps ease congestion, creates a cleaner environment, and promotes physical activity. One way the City is working towards this goal is by upgrading and renewing existing parts of the network to improve safety through the Quick Build Program. Upgrades […]
Calling all transportation students and transportation professionals in Ottawa and neighbouring cities! Are you currently looking for work or will you soon be looking for work in the transportation industry? Are you an experienced industry professional who wants to encourage talented people to join our industry? Join us on Wednesday, March 27 for a live […]
