DESCRIPTION:Vision Zero Surrey: KGB Safety Review The Vision Zero Surrey: KGB Safety Review presentation will introduce Vision Zero Surrey and the application of Vision Zero principles to a corridor safety review of King George Boulevard (KGB). This is the first in-service road safety review commissioned by the City of Surrey under its Vision Zero Safe Mobility Plan. The presentation will describe the City’s vision for the corridor\, and how key elements of the Safe Mobility Plan were addressed as part of the review: including a focus on speed management\, vulnerable road user safety\, transit improvements and equity considerations. \nPresenter Bios Shabnem Afzal\, BA\, MSc Road Safety Manager & Vision Zero Lead\, City of Surrey Shabnem has held several Director positions within the B.C. provincial government\, including Director of Road Safety where she led the development of the award winning Integrated Road Safety Units & expansion of Intersection Safety Camera Program. She previously held the position of Director of Crime Reduction and Provincial Lead of the Premier’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Crime Reduction. Shabnem joined the City of Surrey in the early part of 2018 as Road Safety Manager\, where she led the development of the award winning data-drive and evidence-led Vision Zero Surrey Safe Mobility Plan to eliminate death and serious injury on Surrey roads. A strong leader and collaborator\, she leads stakeholder engagement and partnership development as she delivers road safety in Surrey. The Vision Zero Surrey Team uses best-practices to deliver innovative road safety solutions in the effort towards the long term goal of having the safest roads in Canada. Raheem Dilgir\, P.Eng\, MBA President\, TranSafe Consulting Raheem Dilgir is a certified Level 2 Road Safety Professional\, and has been practicing for 27 years in both the public an private sectors and through his company TranSafe Consulting for the past 10 years. Raheem currently serves as President of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals and as the Chair of the Transportation Association of Canada’s Vision Zero and Safe System Subcommittee. Raheem assists road authorities across Canada in developing\, delivering and evaluating safe mobility plans and programs. He has conducted over 400 safety audits and in-service reviews\, and is passionate about bringing a holistic\, systemic approach\, based on best practices from around the world\, to all of his projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T123008
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SUMMARY:2021 GVITE AGM
DESCRIPTION:GVITE Annual General Meeting (ONLINE) – Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021\, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm \nThis year’s much anticipated Annual General Meeting will be held online on at 5:00 pm Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021. This is a great venue to re-connect with friends and colleagues in the local transportation field and to celebrate another successful year! \nCongratulations to the following recipients for this year’s GVITE Section Awards: \nBill Curtis Award (Project of the Year):\nProject: Agnes Greenway Project\nRecipients: Urban Systems and City of New Westminster \nMavis Johnson Award (Road Safety Project of the Year):\nProject: The King George Blvd Corridor Safety Review\nRecipients: City of Surrey\, TranSafe Consulting Ltd.\, Allnorth Consultants Limited\, Align Engineering Ltd.\, Mavis Johnson–Road Safety Consultant \nYoung Professional Award:\nNiraj Sunuwar\, P.Eng.\, PTOE \n \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/761560685\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/2021-gvite-agm/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Presentation,Virtual
GEO:49.282803889907;-123.12768196781
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DESCRIPTION:GVITE Annual General Meeting (ONLINE) – Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021\, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm \nThis year’s much anticipated Annual General Meeting will be held online on at 5:00 pm Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021. This is a great venue to re-connect with friends and colleagues in the local transportation field and to celebrate another successful year! \nCongratulations to the following recipients for this year’s GVITE Section Awards: \nBill Curtis Award (Project of the Year):\nProject: Agnes Greenway Project\nRecipients: Urban Systems and City of New Westminster \nMavis Johnson Award (Road Safety Project of the Year):\nProject: The King George Blvd Corridor Safety Review\nRecipients: City of Surrey\, TranSafe Consulting Ltd.\, Allnorth Consultants Limited\, Align Engineering Ltd.\, Mavis Johnson–Road Safety Consultant \nYoung Professional Award:\nNiraj Sunuwar\, P.Eng.\, PTOE \n \n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T123008
CREATED:20211101T161017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T230420Z
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SUMMARY:GVITE Webinar - Transportation Network Efficiency with Demand Responsive Services
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Network Efficiency with Demand Responsive Services\n Abstract: \nOn-demand dynamically routed transportation systems can provide seamless door-to-door mobility including with multi-passenger trips. Although this is a compelling vision\, there are also potential downsides. This presentation compares the transportation performance of single-occupant and multi-occupant on-demand transportation systems to private vehicle use and standard bus service with fixed routes and timetables. The performance is measured and compared using average journey time\, total vehicle kilometres travelled\, and the number of vehicles that are required to meet demand and performance thresholds. \nTo conduct this analysis\, a flexible generic city model was created. This model was developed with characterises representative of a typical North American city including the arterial street network spacing and travel times\, the population density and travel demand patterns\, and the time-of-day travel demand profile. Using this flexible generic city model\, these performance outcomes are evaluated under several different contexts as the characteristics of the city are varied. PTV Visum/MaaS software was utilized to conduct this evaluation. \nUnder the transportation contexts evaluated (relatively large cities with relatively high travel demand)\, traditional fixed-route transit service substantially outperforms demand-responsive multi-occupant services on the transportation metrics evaluated. The relative benefits of transit service tend to be greater as mode share increases and as the size of the service area increases. \nThese results suggest that when automated vehicle technology becomes commonplace\, for large cities the best use may be in increasing the service frequency of traditional transit services on the arterial street network\, rather than by implementing demand-responsive dynamically routed services. The advantages of on-demand services are highest in smaller service areas with low demand for shared transportation. These services could be used to better connect low density areas to the arterial transit network. \n\nPresenters:\nMatt Taylor\, P. Eng.\, M. Eng.\, PTOE \nMatt is a transportation engineer at Bunt & Associates with a background in travel demand forecasting\, traffic operations analysis\, and transportation design. I lead several R&D initiatives at Bunt to extend our knowledge and expertise in new areas. \nNicolas Moss\, EIT \nNicolas is a civil engineer-in-training with experience working in various public- and private-sector capacities in both the US and Canada. His work with Bunt as a transportation analyst has spanned traffic impact assessments\, travel demand forecasting\, parking and circulation studies\, and transportation demand management programs. \nBunt & Associates \nFounded in 1993\, Bunt & Associates Engineering is one of the largest specialist transportation planning and engineering consulting firms in Western Canada. Our team is represented by over 50 of the finest transportation planners\, engineers\, technologists\, and support staff in the industry. We place high value on outstanding service\, building long-term client relationships\, and fostering a family-friendly and supportive culture within all of our offices located in Calgary\, Edmonton\, Vancouver\, and Victoria.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/i3LdDPzQlXE\n
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/gvite-webinar-transportation-network-efficiency-with-demand-responsive-services/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Luncheon,Presentation,Virtual,Webinar
GEO:49.282803889907;-123.12768196781
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Join Virtual EventDESCRIPTION:Transportation Network Efficiency with Demand Responsive Services\n Abstract: \nOn-demand dynamically routed transportation systems can provide seamless door-to-door mobility including with multi-passenger trips. Although this is a compelling vision\, there are also potential downsides. This presentation compares the transportation performance of single-occupant and multi-occupant on-demand transportation systems to private vehicle use and standard bus service with fixed routes and timetables. The performance is measured and compared using average journey time\, total vehicle kilometres travelled\, and the number of vehicles that are required to meet demand and performance thresholds. \nTo conduct this analysis\, a flexible generic city model was created. This model was developed with characterises representative of a typical North American city including the arterial street network spacing and travel times\, the population density and travel demand patterns\, and the time-of-day travel demand profile. Using this flexible generic city model\, these performance outcomes are evaluated under several different contexts as the characteristics of the city are varied. PTV Visum/MaaS software was utilized to conduct this evaluation. \nUnder the transportation contexts evaluated (relatively large cities with relatively high travel demand)\, traditional fixed-route transit service substantially outperforms demand-responsive multi-occupant services on the transportation metrics evaluated. The relative benefits of transit service tend to be greater as mode share increases and as the size of the service area increases. \nThese results suggest that when automated vehicle technology becomes commonplace\, for large cities the best use may be in increasing the service frequency of traditional transit services on the arterial street network\, rather than by implementing demand-responsive dynamically routed services. The advantages of on-demand services are highest in smaller service areas with low demand for shared transportation. These services could be used to better connect low density areas to the arterial transit network. \n\nPresenters:\nMatt Taylor\, P. Eng.\, M. Eng.\, PTOE \nMatt is a transportation engineer at Bunt & Associates with a background in travel demand forecasting\, traffic operations analysis\, and transportation design. I lead several R&D initiatives at Bunt to extend our knowledge and expertise in new areas. \nNicolas Moss\, EIT \nNicolas is a civil engineer-in-training with experience working in various public- and private-sector capacities in both the US and Canada. His work with Bunt as a transportation analyst has spanned traffic impact assessments\, travel demand forecasting\, parking and circulation studies\, and transportation demand management programs. \nBunt & Associates \nFounded in 1993\, Bunt & Associates Engineering is one of the largest specialist transportation planning and engineering consulting firms in Western Canada. Our team is represented by over 50 of the finest transportation planners\, engineers\, technologists\, and support staff in the industry. We place high value on outstanding service\, building long-term client relationships\, and fostering a family-friendly and supportive culture within all of our offices located in Calgary\, Edmonton\, Vancouver\, and Victoria.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T123008
CREATED:20210212T212806Z
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SUMMARY:GVITE Online Presentation: City of Richmond Road Safety Improvement Program: Top 20 Collision-Prone Locations
DESCRIPTION:About the Presentation: \nIn 2019\, the City of Richmond partnered with ICBC and retained ISL Engineering and Land Services\, in association with G. Ho Engineering Consultants\, to undertake the Network Screening Study (the Study). The objective of the Study was to review all 1\,617 intersections in the city to identify and prioritize the top 20 locations with the highest risk of collisions\, and develop mitigation measures to determine where road safety improvement investments should be directed to achieve the greatest safety benefits. The results of the Study lead to various actions taken by the City as part of its overall effort to address road safety issues. \nThis presentation will provide the background\, methodology\, and Study findings\, as well as new safety initiatives taken by the City. \n \nAbout the Presenters: \nFred Lin\, P.Eng. PTOE\nSenior Transportation Engineer\, City of Richmond\nFred Lin is a Senior Transportation Engineer with the City of Richmond\, with 20+ years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering. He is registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.)\, with a Master of Applied Science degree (M.A.Sc.) from University of British Columbia.\n\n\nPaul Sandhu\, AScT\nTransportation Project Leader\, City of Richmond\nPaul Sandhu is a Transportation Project Leader with proven experience in Municipal Engineering\, Development and Transportation Planning. He completed a Diploma of Technology in Civil and Structural Engineering at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and holds an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) accreditation.\n\n\n\nRegister today for this free event
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/gvite-online-presentation-city-of-richmond-road-safety-improvement-program-top-20-collision-prone-locations/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar
GEO:49.282803889907;-123.12768196781
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T123008
CREATED:20210112T035327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T210519Z
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SUMMARY:GVITE Online Presentation: Alex Fraser Bridge Improvement Project
DESCRIPTION:About the Presentation: \nThe Alex Fraser Bridge Improvement Project is the most recent recipient of GVITE’s Bill Curtis Award for an outstanding transportation project. \nWith upwards of 120\,000 vehicles using the Alex Fraser Bridge daily\, congestion was a growing problem. Motorists were experiencing excessive delays and queues more than three kilometres long during rush hours. The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Alex Fraser Bridge Improvement Project greatly improved conditions with the addition of a seventh lane\, an innovative movable barrier counter-flow system\, and 13 new dynamic message signs throughout the Lower Mainland. \nThe Project has resulted in approximately 20-minutes travel time savings during the southbound PM peak\, and approximately 10-minutes travel time savings during the northbound AM peak. \nBinnie/MOTI’s innovative design represents the first and only moveable barrier counter-flow system in western Canada. \n \nAbout the Presenters: \nEdmund Lee\, P.Eng.\nTransportation Major Projects Division Manager\, Principal\nR.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd.\n\nEdmund Lee is a Division Manager at Binnie\, with 31 years of experience in the areas of roadway design\, traffic engineering\, and transportation planning. Edmund has specialized expertise in the areas of highway planning and highway conceptual\, preliminary and detailed designs\, through direct involvement in numerous major interchange/intersection and highway corridor projects throughout the Lower Mainland. \nSimon Church\, P.Eng.\nAssistant Project Manager\, Associate\nR.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd.\nSimon Church is a Project Engineer with Binnie’s Transportation Major Projects division. Simon has 10 years of experience working on large transportation projects in BC and Alberta\, primarily during the construction phase. For the last three years\, Simon has acted as Deputy Engineering Manager for the HWY 91/17 Upgrade Project.\n\n\nRegister by the website link below
URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/gvite-online-presentation-alex-fraser-bridge-improvement-project/
LOCATION:Greater Vancouver (Virtual)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar
GEO:49.282803889907;-123.12768196781
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