BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ITE Canada - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.itecanada.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ITE Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260818T185456Z CREATED:20260818T185456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T185456Z UID:10000904-1789560000-1789574400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Geometric Design: Fundamentals and Emerging Practices in Urban Street Design - Sept 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date:  Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026 \nTime:  12:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT \nLocation: Virtual. \nThis session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nUrban streets are more than conduits for traffic—they are complex environments that support movement and serve as vibrant places for community connection and economic activity. Designing these streets requires balancing safety\, mobility\, and livability while accommodating diverse users such as pedestrians\, cyclists\, transit riders\, and goods movement. \nIn the past decade\, there has been considerable evolution in design practices for Canadian urban streets by shifting away from minimum design standards towards a more nuanced\, context-specific “design domain” approach. This evolution requires practitioners to apply greater engineering judgment and consider a broader range of factors and user perspectives. \nThis training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate this evolving landscape with live facilitators that offer a variety of experience in planning and designing for complex urban environments\, including complete streets and protected intersections. A mix of presentations\, case studies\, interactive exercises\, and question and answer periods will be incorporated to allow attendees to apply fundamental design principles for urban streets\, navigate design trade-offs\, and incorporate emerging solutions. \nThis training will be organized as follows: \n\nIntroduction to Urban Street Design: The session will begin by examining the functions of urban streets for varying users and their role in supporting access\, mobility\, and placemaking. We will introduce the design domain approach\, contrasting it with traditional minimum standards and emphasizing the role of engineering judgment. We will then shift to concepts related to design controls and emerging solutions for speed management\, including self-enforcing streets\, highlighting how geometric design influences user behaviour and safety through Exercise #1.\nUrban Street Cross-sections: Next\, we will examine key urban street elements and how to select appropriate widths within the design domain and make trade-offs for varying contexts and user needs. Participants will then apply these concepts in Exercise #2 using real-world case studies and interactive tools that will challenge them to redesign urban streets to meet specified priorities within constrained rights-of-way and understand the equity implications of design decisions. \nHorizontal and Vertical Alignment for Urban Streets: This part of the training will explore fundamental concepts on horizontal and vertical alignments of urban streets and strategies to incorporate considerations for drainage\, safety\, and sight distances. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate the connections between design controls and speed management to horizontal and vertical alignment design choices.\nUrban Intersection Design: The final block will focus on key principles of urban intersection design\, including control types\, user safety considerations\, and design/control vehicle selection. We will also provide a high-level overview of emerging concepts like protected intersections and multimodal roundabouts. To reinforce learning\, case studies will be presented to demonstrate the intersection geometric design concepts in application. We will wrap up with a summary of key takeaways and an opportunity for participants to reflect on how to apply these concepts in their own practice.\n\nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAs a result of attending this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key functions and elements of urban streets\, including the roles of access\, mobility\, placemaking\, and the needs of multi-modal users\nDifferentiate between traditional minimum standards and the “design domain” approach in geometric design and explain the importance of engineering judgment in selecting design parameters\nUnderstand speed management\, self-enforcing roadway concepts\, and the relationship between design features and operating speeds\nAnalyze and conceptually design cross-sections for urban streets\, balancing competing demands within constrained rights-of-way\nEvaluate horizontal and vertical alignment elements for safety and operational effectiveness in urban contexts\nAssess intersection control types and geometric design considerations\, including impacts of design/control vehicle selection and corner radius\nCollaborate in group exercises to solve real-world design challenges\, using interactive tools to reinforce learning through practical application\nInterpret case studies to connect theoretical concepts with built examples\, strengthening the ability to apply best practice to local projects\n\nAUDIENCE\nTechnical guidance on designing urban streets is important to the day-to-day practice of a variety of professionals in transportation and related fields to ensure that their work reflects the changing needs of their local communities. This training program is designed for beginner to intermediate transportation professionals\, which may include transportation planners\, technologists\, engineers\, landscape architects\, and others involved in the planning\, design\, and operation of urban streets.  \nFACILITATORS\nShawn Smith\, P.Eng.\, PMP\, RSP1\nLead Trainer \nShawn Smith is a civil and transportation engineer with 23+ years of experience delivering active transportation\, complete streets\, and road safety initiatives across the public and private sectors. His work spans design guidelines\, master plans\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and preliminary to detailed design. Previously at York Region\, Shawn led development of key walking and cycling networks\, including the VIVA bikeways and the Lake-to-Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail. He has since supported municipalities across Canada through planning and design projects\, including the award-winning Clark Avenue complete street in the City of Vaughan. Shawn co-authored the update to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities and has delivered in-person and virtual workshops to more than 600 professionals. He serves on the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Board of Directors and was named Share the Road Cycling Coalition’s 2018 Wheels of Change Professional of the Year. He is also the author of Happy Trails: Biking and Hiking Adventures in the Greater Toronto Area and contributes to the profession through presentations and volunteer leadership. \nSantiago Londono\, P.Eng.\, PMP\nLead Trainer \nSantiago holds an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 10 years of experience in construction and municipal infrastructure projects. He has led the preliminary and detailed design of local\, collector\, and arterial road reconstruction projects\, with expertise in road geometry\, widening and narrowing strategies\, and sightline analysis. Santiago’s work emphasizes delivering safe\, efficient\, and sustainable transportation solutions. \nBeverley Ng\, BASc.\, EIT\nAssistant Trainer \nBeverley holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 3 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She was a lead author on the TAC Lower Speeds on Collectors and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice\, pulling together lessons learned from literature and from municipalities across Canada in various contexts. Beverley was also an onsite researcher for transit infrastructure for people with sight loss\, has collaborated on active mode and streetscaping projects\, and continues to work on traffic and transit operations. \nPavani Perera\, P.Eng.\nAssistant Trainer \nPavani holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has contributed as a technical analyst and coordinator to various projects primarily focused on vulnerable road users\, including active transportation master plans\, active transportation preliminary designs\, complete street guidelines\, vulnerable road user safety assessments\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and transportation impact studies. Also\, she was an assistant trainer for numerous virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) over the past two years. \nREGISTRATION\nDeadline: Registration will close on Tuesday\, Sept 15\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nGroup Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/325041100446145?p=NVxGupV9G4O0Z9WK7K\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-geometric-design-sept-2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Training-Banner-Geometric-Design-Sept-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Date:  Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026 \nTime:  12:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT \nLocation: Virtual. \nThis session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nUrban streets are more than conduits for traffic—they are complex environments that support movement and serve as vibrant places for community connection and economic activity. Designing these streets requires balancing safety\, mobility\, and livability while accommodating diverse users such as pedestrians\, cyclists\, transit riders\, and goods movement. \nIn the past decade\, there has been considerable evolution in design practices for Canadian urban streets by shifting away from minimum design standards towards a more nuanced\, context-specific “design domain” approach. This evolution requires practitioners to apply greater engineering judgment and consider a broader range of factors and user perspectives. \nThis training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate this evolving landscape with live facilitators that offer a variety of experience in planning and designing for complex urban environments\, including complete streets and protected intersections. A mix of presentations\, case studies\, interactive exercises\, and question and answer periods will be incorporated to allow attendees to apply fundamental design principles for urban streets\, navigate design trade-offs\, and incorporate emerging solutions. \nThis training will be organized as follows: \n\nIntroduction to Urban Street Design: The session will begin by examining the functions of urban streets for varying users and their role in supporting access\, mobility\, and placemaking. We will introduce the design domain approach\, contrasting it with traditional minimum standards and emphasizing the role of engineering judgment. We will then shift to concepts related to design controls and emerging solutions for speed management\, including self-enforcing streets\, highlighting how geometric design influences user behaviour and safety through Exercise #1.\nUrban Street Cross-sections: Next\, we will examine key urban street elements and how to select appropriate widths within the design domain and make trade-offs for varying contexts and user needs. Participants will then apply these concepts in Exercise #2 using real-world case studies and interactive tools that will challenge them to redesign urban streets to meet specified priorities within constrained rights-of-way and understand the equity implications of design decisions. \nHorizontal and Vertical Alignment for Urban Streets: This part of the training will explore fundamental concepts on horizontal and vertical alignments of urban streets and strategies to incorporate considerations for drainage\, safety\, and sight distances. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate the connections between design controls and speed management to horizontal and vertical alignment design choices.\nUrban Intersection Design: The final block will focus on key principles of urban intersection design\, including control types\, user safety considerations\, and design/control vehicle selection. We will also provide a high-level overview of emerging concepts like protected intersections and multimodal roundabouts. To reinforce learning\, case studies will be presented to demonstrate the intersection geometric design concepts in application. We will wrap up with a summary of key takeaways and an opportunity for participants to reflect on how to apply these concepts in their own practice.\n\nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAs a result of attending this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key functions and elements of urban streets\, including the roles of access\, mobility\, placemaking\, and the needs of multi-modal users\nDifferentiate between traditional minimum standards and the “design domain” approach in geometric design and explain the importance of engineering judgment in selecting design parameters\nUnderstand speed management\, self-enforcing roadway concepts\, and the relationship between design features and operating speeds\nAnalyze and conceptually design cross-sections for urban streets\, balancing competing demands within constrained rights-of-way\nEvaluate horizontal and vertical alignment elements for safety and operational effectiveness in urban contexts\nAssess intersection control types and geometric design considerations\, including impacts of design/control vehicle selection and corner radius\nCollaborate in group exercises to solve real-world design challenges\, using interactive tools to reinforce learning through practical application\nInterpret case studies to connect theoretical concepts with built examples\, strengthening the ability to apply best practice to local projects\n\nAUDIENCE\nTechnical guidance on designing urban streets is important to the day-to-day practice of a variety of professionals in transportation and related fields to ensure that their work reflects the changing needs of their local communities. This training program is designed for beginner to intermediate transportation professionals\, which may include transportation planners\, technologists\, engineers\, landscape architects\, and others involved in the planning\, design\, and operation of urban streets.  \nFACILITATORS\nShawn Smith\, P.Eng.\, PMP\, RSP1\nLead Trainer \nShawn Smith is a civil and transportation engineer with 23+ years of experience delivering active transportation\, complete streets\, and road safety initiatives across the public and private sectors. His work spans design guidelines\, master plans\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and preliminary to detailed design. Previously at York Region\, Shawn led development of key walking and cycling networks\, including the VIVA bikeways and the Lake-to-Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail. He has since supported municipalities across Canada through planning and design projects\, including the award-winning Clark Avenue complete street in the City of Vaughan. Shawn co-authored the update to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities and has delivered in-person and virtual workshops to more than 600 professionals. He serves on the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Board of Directors and was named Share the Road Cycling Coalition’s 2018 Wheels of Change Professional of the Year. He is also the author of Happy Trails: Biking and Hiking Adventures in the Greater Toronto Area and contributes to the profession through presentations and volunteer leadership. \nSantiago Londono\, P.Eng.\, PMP\nLead Trainer \nSantiago holds an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 10 years of experience in construction and municipal infrastructure projects. He has led the preliminary and detailed design of local\, collector\, and arterial road reconstruction projects\, with expertise in road geometry\, widening and narrowing strategies\, and sightline analysis. Santiago’s work emphasizes delivering safe\, efficient\, and sustainable transportation solutions. \nBeverley Ng\, BASc.\, EIT\nAssistant Trainer \nBeverley holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 3 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She was a lead author on the TAC Lower Speeds on Collectors and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice\, pulling together lessons learned from literature and from municipalities across Canada in various contexts. Beverley was also an onsite researcher for transit infrastructure for people with sight loss\, has collaborated on active mode and streetscaping projects\, and continues to work on traffic and transit operations. \nPavani Perera\, P.Eng.\nAssistant Trainer \nPavani holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has contributed as a technical analyst and coordinator to various projects primarily focused on vulnerable road users\, including active transportation master plans\, active transportation preliminary designs\, complete street guidelines\, vulnerable road user safety assessments\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and transportation impact studies. Also\, she was an assistant trainer for numerous virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) over the past two years. \nREGISTRATION\nDeadline: Registration will close on Tuesday\, Sept 15\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nGroup Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260908T195853Z CREATED:20260506T121225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T195853Z UID:10000884-1781784000-1781798400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Geometric Design: Fundamentals and Emerging Practices in Urban Street Design - Jun 2026 DESCRIPTION:This workshop is being offered again on September 16\, 2026. Learn more and register here.\nDate:  Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 \nTime:  12:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT \nLocation: Virtual. \nThis session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nUrban streets are more than conduits for traffic—they are complex environments that support movement and serve as vibrant places for community connection and economic activity. Designing these streets requires balancing safety\, mobility\, and livability while accommodating diverse users such as pedestrians\, cyclists\, transit riders\, and goods movement. \nIn the past decade\, there has been considerable evolution in design practices for Canadian urban streets by shifting away from minimum design standards towards a more nuanced\, context-specific “design domain” approach. This evolution requires practitioners to apply greater engineering judgment and consider a broader range of factors and user perspectives. \nThis training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate this evolving landscape with live facilitators that offer a variety of experience in planning and designing for complex urban environments\, including complete streets and protected intersections. A mix of presentations\, case studies\, interactive exercises\, and question and answer periods will be incorporated to allow attendees to apply fundamental design principles for urban streets\, navigate design trade-offs\, and incorporate emerging solutions. \nThis training will be organized as follows: \n\nIntroduction to Urban Street Design: The session will begin by examining the functions of urban streets for varying users and their role in supporting access\, mobility\, and placemaking. We will introduce the design domain approach\, contrasting it with traditional minimum standards and emphasizing the role of engineering judgment. We will then shift to concepts related to design controls and emerging solutions for speed management\, including self-enforcing streets\, highlighting how geometric design influences user behaviour and safety through Exercise #1.\nUrban Street Cross-sections: Next\, we will examine key urban street elements and how to select appropriate widths within the design domain and make trade-offs for varying contexts and user needs. Participants will then apply these concepts in Exercise #2 using real-world case studies and interactive tools that will challenge them to redesign urban streets to meet specified priorities within constrained rights-of-way and understand the equity implications of design decisions. \nHorizontal and Vertical Alignment for Urban Streets: This part of the training will explore fundamental concepts on horizontal and vertical alignments of urban streets and strategies to incorporate considerations for drainage\, safety\, and sight distances. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate the connections between design controls and speed management to horizontal and vertical alignment design choices.\nUrban Intersection Design: The final block will focus on key principles of urban intersection design\, including control types\, user safety considerations\, and design/control vehicle selection. We will also provide a high-level overview of emerging concepts like protected intersections and multimodal roundabouts. To reinforce learning\, case studies will be presented to demonstrate the intersection geometric design concepts in application. We will wrap up with a summary of key takeaways and an opportunity for participants to reflect on how to apply these concepts in their own practice.\n\nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAs a result of attending this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key functions and elements of urban streets\, including the roles of access\, mobility\, placemaking\, and the needs of multi-modal users\nDifferentiate between traditional minimum standards and the “design domain” approach in geometric design and explain the importance of engineering judgment in selecting design parameters\nUnderstand speed management\, self-enforcing roadway concepts\, and the relationship between design features and operating speeds\nAnalyze and conceptually design cross-sections for urban streets\, balancing competing demands within constrained rights-of-way\nEvaluate horizontal and vertical alignment elements for safety and operational effectiveness in urban contexts\nAssess intersection control types and geometric design considerations\, including impacts of design/control vehicle selection and corner radius\nCollaborate in group exercises to solve real-world design challenges\, using interactive tools to reinforce learning through practical application\nInterpret case studies to connect theoretical concepts with built examples\, strengthening the ability to apply best practice to local projects\n\nAUDIENCE\nTechnical guidance on designing urban streets is important to the day-to-day practice of a variety of professionals in transportation and related fields to ensure that their work reflects the changing needs of their local communities. This training program is designed for beginner to intermediate transportation professionals\, which may include transportation planners\, technologists\, engineers\, landscape architects\, and others involved in the planning\, design\, and operation of urban streets.  \nFACILITATORS\nShawn Smith\, P.Eng.\, PMP\, RSP1\nLead Trainer \nShawn Smith is a civil and transportation engineer with 23+ years of experience delivering active transportation\, complete streets\, and road safety initiatives across the public and private sectors. His work spans design guidelines\, master plans\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and preliminary to detailed design. Previously at York Region\, Shawn led development of key walking and cycling networks\, including the VIVA bikeways and the Lake-to-Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail. He has since supported municipalities across Canada through planning and design projects\, including the award-winning Clark Avenue complete street in the City of Vaughan. Shawn co-authored the update to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities and has delivered in-person and virtual workshops to more than 600 professionals. He serves on the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Board of Directors and was named Share the Road Cycling Coalition’s 2018 Wheels of Change Professional of the Year. He is also the author of Happy Trails: Biking and Hiking Adventures in the Greater Toronto Area and contributes to the profession through presentations and volunteer leadership. \nSantiago Londono\, P.Eng.\, PMP\nLead Trainer \nSantiago holds an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 10 years of experience in construction and municipal infrastructure projects. He has led the preliminary and detailed design of local\, collector\, and arterial road reconstruction projects\, with expertise in road geometry\, widening and narrowing strategies\, and sightline analysis. Santiago’s work emphasizes delivering safe\, efficient\, and sustainable transportation solutions. \nBeverley Ng\, BASc.\, EIT\nAssistant Trainer \nBeverley holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 3 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She was a lead author on the TAC Lower Speeds on Collectors and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice\, pulling together lessons learned from literature and from municipalities across Canada in various contexts. Beverley was also an onsite researcher for transit infrastructure for people with sight loss\, has collaborated on active mode and streetscaping projects\, and continues to work on traffic and transit operations. \nPavani Perera\, P.Eng.\nAssistant Trainer \nPavani holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has contributed as a technical analyst and coordinator to various projects primarily focused on vulnerable road users\, including active transportation master plans\, active transportation preliminary designs\, complete street guidelines\, vulnerable road user safety assessments\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and transportation impact studies. Also\, she was an assistant trainer for numerous virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) over the past two years. \nREGISTRATION\nThis workshop is being offered again on September 16\, 2026. Learn more and register here \nDeadline: Registration will close on Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nGroup Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/315148935124701?p=PfBMoKKEvr76Yr2vhX\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-geometric-design-fundamentals-and-emerging-practices-in-urban-street-design-jun-2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Geometric-Design-Jun-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This workshop is being offered again on September 16\, 2026. Learn more and register here.\nDate:  Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 \nTime:  12:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT \nLocation: Virtual. \nThis session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nUrban streets are more than conduits for traffic—they are complex environments that support movement and serve as vibrant places for community connection and economic activity. Designing these streets requires balancing safety\, mobility\, and livability while accommodating diverse users such as pedestrians\, cyclists\, transit riders\, and goods movement. \nIn the past decade\, there has been considerable evolution in design practices for Canadian urban streets by shifting away from minimum design standards towards a more nuanced\, context-specific “design domain” approach. This evolution requires practitioners to apply greater engineering judgment and consider a broader range of factors and user perspectives. \nThis training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate this evolving landscape with live facilitators that offer a variety of experience in planning and designing for complex urban environments\, including complete streets and protected intersections. A mix of presentations\, case studies\, interactive exercises\, and question and answer periods will be incorporated to allow attendees to apply fundamental design principles for urban streets\, navigate design trade-offs\, and incorporate emerging solutions. \nThis training will be organized as follows: \n\nIntroduction to Urban Street Design: The session will begin by examining the functions of urban streets for varying users and their role in supporting access\, mobility\, and placemaking. We will introduce the design domain approach\, contrasting it with traditional minimum standards and emphasizing the role of engineering judgment. We will then shift to concepts related to design controls and emerging solutions for speed management\, including self-enforcing streets\, highlighting how geometric design influences user behaviour and safety through Exercise #1.\nUrban Street Cross-sections: Next\, we will examine key urban street elements and how to select appropriate widths within the design domain and make trade-offs for varying contexts and user needs. Participants will then apply these concepts in Exercise #2 using real-world case studies and interactive tools that will challenge them to redesign urban streets to meet specified priorities within constrained rights-of-way and understand the equity implications of design decisions. \nHorizontal and Vertical Alignment for Urban Streets: This part of the training will explore fundamental concepts on horizontal and vertical alignments of urban streets and strategies to incorporate considerations for drainage\, safety\, and sight distances. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate the connections between design controls and speed management to horizontal and vertical alignment design choices.\nUrban Intersection Design: The final block will focus on key principles of urban intersection design\, including control types\, user safety considerations\, and design/control vehicle selection. We will also provide a high-level overview of emerging concepts like protected intersections and multimodal roundabouts. To reinforce learning\, case studies will be presented to demonstrate the intersection geometric design concepts in application. We will wrap up with a summary of key takeaways and an opportunity for participants to reflect on how to apply these concepts in their own practice.\n\nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAs a result of attending this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key functions and elements of urban streets\, including the roles of access\, mobility\, placemaking\, and the needs of multi-modal users\nDifferentiate between traditional minimum standards and the “design domain” approach in geometric design and explain the importance of engineering judgment in selecting design parameters\nUnderstand speed management\, self-enforcing roadway concepts\, and the relationship between design features and operating speeds\nAnalyze and conceptually design cross-sections for urban streets\, balancing competing demands within constrained rights-of-way\nEvaluate horizontal and vertical alignment elements for safety and operational effectiveness in urban contexts\nAssess intersection control types and geometric design considerations\, including impacts of design/control vehicle selection and corner radius\nCollaborate in group exercises to solve real-world design challenges\, using interactive tools to reinforce learning through practical application\nInterpret case studies to connect theoretical concepts with built examples\, strengthening the ability to apply best practice to local projects\n\nAUDIENCE\nTechnical guidance on designing urban streets is important to the day-to-day practice of a variety of professionals in transportation and related fields to ensure that their work reflects the changing needs of their local communities. This training program is designed for beginner to intermediate transportation professionals\, which may include transportation planners\, technologists\, engineers\, landscape architects\, and others involved in the planning\, design\, and operation of urban streets.  \nFACILITATORS\nShawn Smith\, P.Eng.\, PMP\, RSP1\nLead Trainer \nShawn Smith is a civil and transportation engineer with 23+ years of experience delivering active transportation\, complete streets\, and road safety initiatives across the public and private sectors. His work spans design guidelines\, master plans\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and preliminary to detailed design. Previously at York Region\, Shawn led development of key walking and cycling networks\, including the VIVA bikeways and the Lake-to-Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail. He has since supported municipalities across Canada through planning and design projects\, including the award-winning Clark Avenue complete street in the City of Vaughan. Shawn co-authored the update to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities and has delivered in-person and virtual workshops to more than 600 professionals. He serves on the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Board of Directors and was named Share the Road Cycling Coalition’s 2018 Wheels of Change Professional of the Year. He is also the author of Happy Trails: Biking and Hiking Adventures in the Greater Toronto Area and contributes to the profession through presentations and volunteer leadership. \nSantiago Londono\, P.Eng.\, PMP\nLead Trainer \nSantiago holds an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 10 years of experience in construction and municipal infrastructure projects. He has led the preliminary and detailed design of local\, collector\, and arterial road reconstruction projects\, with expertise in road geometry\, widening and narrowing strategies\, and sightline analysis. Santiago’s work emphasizes delivering safe\, efficient\, and sustainable transportation solutions. \nBeverley Ng\, BASc.\, EIT\nAssistant Trainer \nBeverley holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 3 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She was a lead author on the TAC Lower Speeds on Collectors and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice\, pulling together lessons learned from literature and from municipalities across Canada in various contexts. Beverley was also an onsite researcher for transit infrastructure for people with sight loss\, has collaborated on active mode and streetscaping projects\, and continues to work on traffic and transit operations. \nPavani Perera\, P.Eng.\nAssistant Trainer \nPavani holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has contributed as a technical analyst and coordinator to various projects primarily focused on vulnerable road users\, including active transportation master plans\, active transportation preliminary designs\, complete street guidelines\, vulnerable road user safety assessments\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and transportation impact studies. Also\, she was an assistant trainer for numerous virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) over the past two years. \nREGISTRATION\nThis workshop is being offered again on September 16\, 2026. Learn more and register here \nDeadline: Registration will close on Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nGroup Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T012335Z CREATED:20260407T140409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T012335Z UID:10000872-1778583600-1778598000@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Engaging with Confidence: Essential Prep and Strategies for Successful Engagement DESCRIPTION:Date:  Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026 \nTime:  11 AM – 3 PM Eastern Time / 8 AM – 12 PM Pacific Time \nLocation: Virtual \nThis session will qualify for 3.5 PDH credits for attendees. \nCommunity engagement can feel daunting. What if the public is not happy with your project? What if tough questions arise? Maybe you want to strengthen your public speaking or strategic thinking when facing a crowd\, or simply refresh your knowledge of best practices. If those goals resonate\, then this training is for you. \nDuring this training\, we will focus on best practices for preparing and presenting at community meetings\, tailored for transportation professionals at all levels and all sectors. By the end of the programme\, participants will have developed or refined practical skills to effectively prepare and communicate transportation related materials with the public. \nThe session will guide attendees through structured exercises that promote collaboration and problem-solving in facilitated group discussions. Participants will work together to strengthen their skills in preparing for public engagements and navigate challenging discussions with confidence. \nIf you attend this training\, you can expect to learn about: \n\nHow to prepare for engagement and best approach public speaking\nHow to structure responses to questions from the public\nKey tips for navigating tough questions\nGroup exercises and sharing\n\n  \nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAt the conclusion of the training programme\, attendees\, will leave having honed or developed their skills in order to: \n\nBuild confidence in public speaking and engagement\nLearn structured approaches to prepare for community engagements\nDevelop strategies for transportation experts to manage challenging questions about transportation projects and initiatives\nDiscuss best practices for engaging with the community as transportation experts\n\n  \nAUDIENCE\nThe sessions are designed to be inclusive for transportation professionals of all stages in their career\, as well as sectors of the industry. \nYoung Professionals \nThis session is designed to build critical skills and knowledge for effective communication and engagement with the public. It will foster an environment of learning through practical exercises that encourage critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and collaboration with industry peers. \nExperienced Professionals \nThis session is designed to hone communication skills and help build a practical toolkit for experienced professionals\, whether for their own work or to support the development of their team members. All materials will be created to be clear\, concise\, and easily transferable for use in other contexts. \n  \nFACILITATORS\nJocelyn Deeks\, MCIP\, RPP\nLead Trainer \nJocelyn Deeks is a Partner at Bousfields and founded the Community Engagement practice. Jocelyn is a Registered Professional Planner and brings decades of experience working at the intersection of urban and land-use planning\, development\, and community engagement in the public and private sectors. She has developed and executed stakeholder engagement strategies for some of the GTHA’s most complex and challenging projects. \nLewis Walker\nAssistant Trainer \nLewis has experience in community engagement within the private and non-profit sectors and is passionate about making city building processes accessible. He brings creative critical thinking and a commitment to excellence to all his work and projects. He develops effective and inclusive strategies across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area\, working on complex projects ranging from large-scale institutional plans to site-specific developments. \n  \nREGISTRATION\nDeadline: Registration will close on Monday\, May 11\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nNEW! Group Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24782672545649?p=j7RfAw6efMjzb8oPVa\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-engagement-may-2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Training-Engagement-May-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Date:  Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026 \nTime:  11 AM – 3 PM Eastern Time / 8 AM – 12 PM Pacific Time \nLocation: Virtual \nThis session will qualify for 3.5 PDH credits for attendees. \nCommunity engagement can feel daunting. What if the public is not happy with your project? What if tough questions arise? Maybe you want to strengthen your public speaking or strategic thinking when facing a crowd\, or simply refresh your knowledge of best practices. If those goals resonate\, then this training is for you. \nDuring this training\, we will focus on best practices for preparing and presenting at community meetings\, tailored for transportation professionals at all levels and all sectors. By the end of the programme\, participants will have developed or refined practical skills to effectively prepare and communicate transportation related materials with the public. \nThe session will guide attendees through structured exercises that promote collaboration and problem-solving in facilitated group discussions. Participants will work together to strengthen their skills in preparing for public engagements and navigate challenging discussions with confidence. \nIf you attend this training\, you can expect to learn about: \n\nHow to prepare for engagement and best approach public speaking\nHow to structure responses to questions from the public\nKey tips for navigating tough questions\nGroup exercises and sharing\n\n  \nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAt the conclusion of the training programme\, attendees\, will leave having honed or developed their skills in order to: \n\nBuild confidence in public speaking and engagement\nLearn structured approaches to prepare for community engagements\nDevelop strategies for transportation experts to manage challenging questions about transportation projects and initiatives\nDiscuss best practices for engaging with the community as transportation experts\n\n  \nAUDIENCE\nThe sessions are designed to be inclusive for transportation professionals of all stages in their career\, as well as sectors of the industry. \nYoung Professionals \nThis session is designed to build critical skills and knowledge for effective communication and engagement with the public. It will foster an environment of learning through practical exercises that encourage critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and collaboration with industry peers. \nExperienced Professionals \nThis session is designed to hone communication skills and help build a practical toolkit for experienced professionals\, whether for their own work or to support the development of their team members. All materials will be created to be clear\, concise\, and easily transferable for use in other contexts. \n  \nFACILITATORS\nJocelyn Deeks\, MCIP\, RPP\nLead Trainer \nJocelyn Deeks is a Partner at Bousfields and founded the Community Engagement practice. Jocelyn is a Registered Professional Planner and brings decades of experience working at the intersection of urban and land-use planning\, development\, and community engagement in the public and private sectors. She has developed and executed stakeholder engagement strategies for some of the GTHA’s most complex and challenging projects. \nLewis Walker\nAssistant Trainer \nLewis has experience in community engagement within the private and non-profit sectors and is passionate about making city building processes accessible. He brings creative critical thinking and a commitment to excellence to all his work and projects. He develops effective and inclusive strategies across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area\, working on complex projects ranging from large-scale institutional plans to site-specific developments. \n  \nREGISTRATION\nDeadline: Registration will close on Monday\, May 11\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nNEW! Group Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T164916Z CREATED:20260423T164916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T164916Z UID:10000878-1777550400-1777554000@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE National Capital Section: Webinar - Area X.O DESCRIPTION:Join us April 30th for a webinar on Area X.O presented by Pavlo Serhiienko and Susanne Cork. The webinar will consist of: \n\nIntroducing Area X.O\, including their origin\, mandate\, and core facilities and assets.\nHighlighting a selection of Area X.O’s flagship projects\, particularly their work with Transport Canada and other key partners.\nProviding a forward-looking view of how the program is evolving and expanding\n\nPavlo Serhiienko\, PhD\, is the Lead Engineer at Area X.O responsible for our Communications and Smart Mobility Program. In this capacity\, he leads the design\, integration\, and execution of advanced testing and validation programs for connected and autonomous systems\, smart mobility\, and emerging transportation technologies. With a PhD in engineering and deep expertise spanning sensor integration\, perception systems\, robotics\, and real-world testbed deployment\, Pavlo plays a central role in bridging complex technical innovation with practical\, scalable applications. He has led and supported numerous multi-partner projects\, including collaborations with Transport Canada and industry stakeholders\, focused on advancing road safety\, V2X communications\, and autonomous system performance in controlled and real-world environments. Pavlo is recognized for his ability to translate sophisticated engineering concepts into actionable insights\, enabling innovators\, regulators\, and industry partners to accelerate the safe deployment of next-generation mobility solutions. \nSusanne Cork is Strategic Markets Director at Invest Ottawa’s Area X.O\, where she leads strategy\, program development\, and delivery for the Ottawa Innovation Farm and Smart Mobility programs. Area X.O is Canada’s all-weather R&D complex supporting next-generation mobility\, advanced robotics\, agricultural\, and defence innovation. Susanne builds and leads strategic collaborations across industry\, government\, and academia to accelerate commercialization\, advance regulatory readiness\, and enable real-world testing across integrated test environments\, including the Greenbelt Research Farm\, the Killaloe site\, and the Drone and Advanced Robotics Test and Training (DARTT) Zone. She supports entrepreneurs and scale-ups through end-to-end innovation pathways—from simulation and engineering advisory to field trials\, validation\, and market adoption—while helping shape national programs that advance road safety\, sustainable agriculture\, and Canadian technology leadership. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/292517417122447?p=8m3wH10fWgwhzOu2RZ\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/national-capital-section-webinar-area-x-o-april-2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Join us April 30th for a webinar on Area X.O presented by Pavlo Serhiienko and Susanne Cork. The webinar will consist of: \n\nIntroducing Area X.O\, including their origin\, mandate\, and core facilities and assets.\nHighlighting a selection of Area X.O’s flagship projects\, particularly their work with Transport Canada and other key partners.\nProviding a forward-looking view of how the program is evolving and expanding\n\nPavlo Serhiienko\, PhD\, is the Lead Engineer at Area X.O responsible for our Communications and Smart Mobility Program. In this capacity\, he leads the design\, integration\, and execution of advanced testing and validation programs for connected and autonomous systems\, smart mobility\, and emerging transportation technologies. With a PhD in engineering and deep expertise spanning sensor integration\, perception systems\, robotics\, and real-world testbed deployment\, Pavlo plays a central role in bridging complex technical innovation with practical\, scalable applications. He has led and supported numerous multi-partner projects\, including collaborations with Transport Canada and industry stakeholders\, focused on advancing road safety\, V2X communications\, and autonomous system performance in controlled and real-world environments. Pavlo is recognized for his ability to translate sophisticated engineering concepts into actionable insights\, enabling innovators\, regulators\, and industry partners to accelerate the safe deployment of next-generation mobility solutions. \nSusanne Cork is Strategic Markets Director at Invest Ottawa’s Area X.O\, where she leads strategy\, program development\, and delivery for the Ottawa Innovation Farm and Smart Mobility programs. Area X.O is Canada’s all-weather R&D complex supporting next-generation mobility\, advanced robotics\, agricultural\, and defence innovation. Susanne builds and leads strategic collaborations across industry\, government\, and academia to accelerate commercialization\, advance regulatory readiness\, and enable real-world testing across integrated test environments\, including the Greenbelt Research Farm\, the Killaloe site\, and the Drone and Advanced Robotics Test and Training (DARTT) Zone. She supports entrepreneurs and scale-ups through end-to-end innovation pathways—from simulation and engineering advisory to field trials\, validation\, and market adoption—while helping shape national programs that advance road safety\, sustainable agriculture\, and Canadian technology leadership. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260402T195258Z CREATED:20260402T175147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T195258Z UID:10000868-1776340800-1776344400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada Executive Committee Town Hall 2026: Roles & Responsibilities of the Executive DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual town hall on April 16\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Time to learn more about serving on the ITE Canada Executive Committee. This event will feature current Executive Committee members who will share their experiences and answer your questions about their roles and positions\, including the responsibilities\, time commitments and\, most of all\, the benefits of serving! \nWhether you are considering running for a 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. \nLearn more in the Call for Nominations open here for the Secretary position.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26110395341976?p=pNP5T5pj25jIgxUx3m\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/executive-committee-town-hall-2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Exec-2026-Town-Hall_web.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual town hall on April 16\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Time to learn more about serving on the ITE Canada Executive Committee. This event will feature current Executive Committee members who will share their experiences and answer your questions about their roles and positions\, including the responsibilities\, time commitments and\, most of all\, the benefits of serving! \nWhether you are considering running for a 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. \nLearn more in the Call for Nominations open here for the Secretary position. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260120T191007Z CREATED:20260107T194355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T191007Z UID:10000843-1772020800-1772035200@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Geometric Design: Fundamentals and Emerging Practices in Urban Street Design - Feb 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date:  Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 \nTime:  12:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT \nLocation: Virtual. \nThis session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nUrban streets are more than conduits for traffic—they are complex environments that support movement and serve as vibrant places for community connection and economic activity. Designing these streets requires balancing safety\, mobility\, and livability while accommodating diverse users such as pedestrians\, cyclists\, transit riders\, and goods movement. \nIn the past decade\, there has been considerable evolution in design practices for Canadian urban streets by shifting away from minimum design standards towards a more nuanced\, context-specific “design domain” approach. This evolution requires practitioners to apply greater engineering judgment and consider a broader range of factors and user perspectives. \nThis training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate this evolving landscape with live facilitators that offer a variety of experience in planning and designing for complex urban environments\, including complete streets and protected intersections. A mix of presentations\, case studies\, interactive exercises\, and question and answer periods will be incorporated to allow attendees to apply fundamental design principles for urban streets\, navigate design trade-offs\, and incorporate emerging solutions. \nThis training will be organized as follows: \n\nIntroduction to Urban Street Design: The session will begin by examining the functions of urban streets for varying users and their role in supporting access\, mobility\, and placemaking. We will introduce the design domain approach\, contrasting it with traditional minimum standards and emphasizing the role of engineering judgment. We will then shift to concepts related to design controls and emerging solutions for speed management\, including self-enforcing streets\, highlighting how geometric design influences user behaviour and safety through Exercise #1.\nUrban Street Cross-sections: Next\, we will examine key urban street elements and how to select appropriate widths within the design domain and make trade-offs for varying contexts and user needs. Participants will then apply these concepts in Exercise #2 using real-world case studies and interactive tools that will challenge them to redesign urban streets to meet specified priorities within constrained rights-of-way and understand the equity implications of design decisions. \nHorizontal and Vertical Alignment for Urban Streets: This part of the training will explore fundamental concepts on horizontal and vertical alignments of urban streets and strategies to incorporate considerations for drainage\, safety\, and sight distances. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate the connections between design controls and speed management to horizontal and vertical alignment design choices.\nUrban Intersection Design: The final block will focus on key principles of urban intersection design\, including control types\, user safety considerations\, and design/control vehicle selection. We will also provide a high-level overview of emerging concepts like protected intersections and multimodal roundabouts. To reinforce learning\, Exercise #3 will be conducted\, each with a facilitator that will guide participants to sketch geometric features of different intersection types. We will wrap up with a summary of key takeaways and an opportunity for participants to reflect on how to apply these concepts in their own practice.\n\nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAs a result of attending this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key functions and elements of urban streets\, including the roles of access\, mobility\, placemaking\, and the needs of multi-modal users\nDifferentiate between traditional minimum standards and the “design domain” approach in geometric design and explain the importance of engineering judgment in selecting design parameters\nUnderstand speed management\, self-enforcing roadway concepts\, and the relationship between design features and operating speeds\nAnalyze and conceptually design cross-sections for urban streets\, balancing competing demands within constrained rights-of-way\nEvaluate horizontal and vertical alignment elements for safety and operational effectiveness in urban contexts\nAssess intersection control types and geometric design considerations\, including impacts of design/control vehicle selection and corner radius\nCollaborate in group exercises to solve real-world design challenges\, using interactive tools to reinforce learning through practical application\nInterpret case studies to connect theoretical concepts with built examples\, strengthening the ability to apply best practice to local projects\n\nAUDIENCE\nTechnical guidance on designing urban streets is important to the day-to-day practice of a variety of professionals in transportation and related fields to ensure that their work reflects the changing needs of their local communities. Therefore\, this training program is valuable for a range of practitioners involved in the implementation and management of public streets\, including new road designers looking for a high-level overview of urban road geometric design\, experienced professionals looking to stay abreast of latest best practices\, and everyone in between. This may include transportation planners\, technologists\, engineers\, landscape architects\, and others involved in the planning\, design\, and operation of urban streets. \nFACILITATORS\nJames Schofield\, P.Eng.\, RPP\, RSP2I\nLead Trainer \nJames holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Planning in Urban Development\, bringing over 18 years of engineering experience\, including 7 years in the transportation field. He specializes in active transportation\, complete streets\, and road safety projects ranging from developing design guidelines\, master planning\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and preliminary/detailed design. He led the development of award-winning design guidance\, including the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide and the Hamilton Complete Streets Design Manual. Also\, he was a lead trainer for numerous in-person and virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) and the City of Hamilton (Hamilton Complete Streets Design Manual). James sits on TAC’s Active Transportation Integrated Committee and is ITE Canada’s representative on the ITE Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee. \nSantiago Londono\, P.Eng.\, PMP\nLead Trainer \nSantiago holds an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 10 years of experience in construction and municipal infrastructure projects. He has led the preliminary and detailed design of local\, collector\, and arterial road reconstruction projects\, with expertise in road geometry\, widening and narrowing strategies\, and sightline analysis. Santiago’s work emphasizes delivering safe\, efficient\, and sustainable transportation solutions. \nBeverley Ng\, BASc.\, EIT\nAssistant Trainer \nBeverley holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 3 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She was a lead author on the TAC Lower Speeds on Collectors and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice\, pulling together lessons learned from literature and from municipalities across Canada in various contexts. Beverley was also an onsite researcher for transit infrastructure for people with sight loss\, has collaborated on active mode and streetscaping projects\, and continues to work on traffic and transit operations. \nPavani Perera\, P.Eng.\nAssistant Trainer \nPavani holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has contributed as a technical analyst and coordinator to various projects primarily focused on vulnerable road users\, including active transportation master plans\, active transportation preliminary designs\, complete street guidelines\, vulnerable road user safety assessments\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and transportation impact studies. Also\, she was an assistant trainer for numerous virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) over the past two years. \nREGISTRATION\nDeadline: Registration will close on Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nNEW! Group Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTU2ZjIwMjUtNGZiMi00YzNhLTk4NmItNGYwODIxMWU3MThh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223d234255-e20f-4205-88a5-9658a402999b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223ca89d70-f3d8-4841-a711-c9fbd0a48c57%22%7d\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-geometric-design-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Training-Geometric-Design-Feb-2026_cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Date:  Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 \nTime:  12:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT \nLocation: Virtual. \nThis session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nUrban streets are more than conduits for traffic—they are complex environments that support movement and serve as vibrant places for community connection and economic activity. Designing these streets requires balancing safety\, mobility\, and livability while accommodating diverse users such as pedestrians\, cyclists\, transit riders\, and goods movement. \nIn the past decade\, there has been considerable evolution in design practices for Canadian urban streets by shifting away from minimum design standards towards a more nuanced\, context-specific “design domain” approach. This evolution requires practitioners to apply greater engineering judgment and consider a broader range of factors and user perspectives. \nThis training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate this evolving landscape with live facilitators that offer a variety of experience in planning and designing for complex urban environments\, including complete streets and protected intersections. A mix of presentations\, case studies\, interactive exercises\, and question and answer periods will be incorporated to allow attendees to apply fundamental design principles for urban streets\, navigate design trade-offs\, and incorporate emerging solutions. \nThis training will be organized as follows: \n\nIntroduction to Urban Street Design: The session will begin by examining the functions of urban streets for varying users and their role in supporting access\, mobility\, and placemaking. We will introduce the design domain approach\, contrasting it with traditional minimum standards and emphasizing the role of engineering judgment. We will then shift to concepts related to design controls and emerging solutions for speed management\, including self-enforcing streets\, highlighting how geometric design influences user behaviour and safety through Exercise #1.\nUrban Street Cross-sections: Next\, we will examine key urban street elements and how to select appropriate widths within the design domain and make trade-offs for varying contexts and user needs. Participants will then apply these concepts in Exercise #2 using real-world case studies and interactive tools that will challenge them to redesign urban streets to meet specified priorities within constrained rights-of-way and understand the equity implications of design decisions. \nHorizontal and Vertical Alignment for Urban Streets: This part of the training will explore fundamental concepts on horizontal and vertical alignments of urban streets and strategies to incorporate considerations for drainage\, safety\, and sight distances. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate the connections between design controls and speed management to horizontal and vertical alignment design choices.\nUrban Intersection Design: The final block will focus on key principles of urban intersection design\, including control types\, user safety considerations\, and design/control vehicle selection. We will also provide a high-level overview of emerging concepts like protected intersections and multimodal roundabouts. To reinforce learning\, Exercise #3 will be conducted\, each with a facilitator that will guide participants to sketch geometric features of different intersection types. We will wrap up with a summary of key takeaways and an opportunity for participants to reflect on how to apply these concepts in their own practice.\n\nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nAs a result of attending this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key functions and elements of urban streets\, including the roles of access\, mobility\, placemaking\, and the needs of multi-modal users\nDifferentiate between traditional minimum standards and the “design domain” approach in geometric design and explain the importance of engineering judgment in selecting design parameters\nUnderstand speed management\, self-enforcing roadway concepts\, and the relationship between design features and operating speeds\nAnalyze and conceptually design cross-sections for urban streets\, balancing competing demands within constrained rights-of-way\nEvaluate horizontal and vertical alignment elements for safety and operational effectiveness in urban contexts\nAssess intersection control types and geometric design considerations\, including impacts of design/control vehicle selection and corner radius\nCollaborate in group exercises to solve real-world design challenges\, using interactive tools to reinforce learning through practical application\nInterpret case studies to connect theoretical concepts with built examples\, strengthening the ability to apply best practice to local projects\n\nAUDIENCE\nTechnical guidance on designing urban streets is important to the day-to-day practice of a variety of professionals in transportation and related fields to ensure that their work reflects the changing needs of their local communities. Therefore\, this training program is valuable for a range of practitioners involved in the implementation and management of public streets\, including new road designers looking for a high-level overview of urban road geometric design\, experienced professionals looking to stay abreast of latest best practices\, and everyone in between. This may include transportation planners\, technologists\, engineers\, landscape architects\, and others involved in the planning\, design\, and operation of urban streets. \nFACILITATORS\nJames Schofield\, P.Eng.\, RPP\, RSP2I\nLead Trainer \nJames holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Planning in Urban Development\, bringing over 18 years of engineering experience\, including 7 years in the transportation field. He specializes in active transportation\, complete streets\, and road safety projects ranging from developing design guidelines\, master planning\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and preliminary/detailed design. He led the development of award-winning design guidance\, including the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide and the Hamilton Complete Streets Design Manual. Also\, he was a lead trainer for numerous in-person and virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) and the City of Hamilton (Hamilton Complete Streets Design Manual). James sits on TAC’s Active Transportation Integrated Committee and is ITE Canada’s representative on the ITE Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee. \nSantiago Londono\, P.Eng.\, PMP\nLead Trainer \nSantiago holds an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 10 years of experience in construction and municipal infrastructure projects. He has led the preliminary and detailed design of local\, collector\, and arterial road reconstruction projects\, with expertise in road geometry\, widening and narrowing strategies\, and sightline analysis. Santiago’s work emphasizes delivering safe\, efficient\, and sustainable transportation solutions. \nBeverley Ng\, BASc.\, EIT\nAssistant Trainer \nBeverley holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 3 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She was a lead author on the TAC Lower Speeds on Collectors and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice\, pulling together lessons learned from literature and from municipalities across Canada in various contexts. Beverley was also an onsite researcher for transit infrastructure for people with sight loss\, has collaborated on active mode and streetscaping projects\, and continues to work on traffic and transit operations. \nPavani Perera\, P.Eng.\nAssistant Trainer \nPavani holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering\, bringing over 5 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. She has contributed as a technical analyst and coordinator to various projects primarily focused on vulnerable road users\, including active transportation master plans\, active transportation preliminary designs\, complete street guidelines\, vulnerable road user safety assessments\, feasibility studies\, environmental assessments\, and transportation impact studies. Also\, she was an assistant trainer for numerous virtual training programs for the Ontario Traffic Council (OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities and Ontario Protected Intersection Guide) over the past two years. \nREGISTRATION\nDeadline: Registration will close on Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 at 12 noon ET \nNEW! Group Discount: Receive a 15% discount on 3 or more ITE Member ($275) and/or Non-Member ($400) registrations purchased in the same transaction. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart on the checkout/payment page if at least three eligible tickets are purchased together. \n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nITE Member*\n$275\nITE membership status must be valid at the time of registration with current dues paid. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nNon-Member\n$400\nAnyone who is not a current paid ITE member. Eligible for 15% group discount.\n\n\nITE Young Member*\n$200\nMust be an ITE Young Member (a non-student between the ages of 22 and 29) with current dues paid\n\n\nITE Student Member*\n$150\nMust be a current full-time post-secondary student and registered ITE member. ITE membership is free for full-time undergrad and graduate students. Become a Student ITE Member here.\n\n\n*ITE member number required to register for member rates. If you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org by clicking “Forgot Username”.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Link: The virtual meeting join link will be emailed in your registration confirmation email. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T150000 DTSTAMP:20251113T144558Z CREATED:20250911T203126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T144558Z UID:10000806-1765461600-1765465200@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada District: 2025 Annual General Meeting (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for ITE Canada District Annual General Meeting (AGM). This virtual meeting will take place Thursday\, December 11\, 2025. \nAll Canadian Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members will be permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nPlease click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe agenda and associated materials as well as a proxy voting form will be available to download here. \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzM5MGYxMmItYTczYy00NjZiLThlMTctMTIyNDZhZmU1ZjAw%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-canada-2025-agm/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:AGM,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AGM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Please join us for ITE Canada District Annual General Meeting (AGM). This virtual meeting will take place Thursday\, December 11\, 2025. \nAll Canadian Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members will be permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nPlease click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe agenda and associated materials as well as a proxy voting form will be available to download here. \n  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T130000 DTSTAMP:20251203T191053Z CREATED:20250911T201309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T191053Z UID:10000804-1764748800-1764766800@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada Virtual Technical Symposium - December 2025 DESCRIPTION:This one-day event will feature four technical sessions covering topics like artificial intelligence (AI) in transportation\, parking and curbside management\, transit\, and electric vehicles. \nFind the full program\, registration\, and sponsorship information on the event website here. \nRegistration will close on Monday\, December 1. \nWithin one week of completing your registration\, you will receive an email with a link to the virtual event. You will not receive a meeting link in your registration confirmation email. If you have any questions about meeting access\, please contact info@itecanada.org. \nIf you do not know your ITE member number\, you can retrieve it here on ite.org using “Forgot Username”. URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-canada-virtual-technical-symposium-dec-2025/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Symposium,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dec-2025-Virtual-Symposium_with-sponsors.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T133000 DTSTAMP:20251021T122935Z CREATED:20250826T184417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T122935Z UID:10000798-1758801600-1758807000@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[ITE Canada & CARSP Joint Webinar] Island Platform Bus Stops - Emerging Trends\, Technologies & Lessons Learned DESCRIPTION:Registration closes on Wednesday\, September 24. 1.5 Professional Development Hours/Credits (PDH) will be available for this webinar. \nIn 2024\, TransLink\, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTT)\, developed the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure (download here\, PDF 14.8 MB) to provide province-wide design guidance for “island platform bus stops” or “floating bus stops” in British Columbia.  The award-winning Design Guide provides a comprehensive set of planning and engineering guidelines offering solutions for the planning\, design\, operation\, and maintenance of bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure in a range of contexts and applications throughout British Columbia\, along with guidance for education and engagement.  However\, the Design Guide was not able to address all of the issues identified by people with disabilities\, notably\, the ability to detect a person cycling approach and the ability to have confidence that a person cycling has stopped. \nSince the Design Guide was published in 2024\, the design of island platform bus stops has continued to evolve across Canada and internationally as practitioners advance their understanding of accessibility needs within a North American context\, with treatments such as on-board announcements\, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)\, bicycle signals\, tactile wayfinding\, and other technologies being explored in various jurisdictions.  This virtual session will provide an update on emerging trends and technologies for island platform bus stops along with lessons learned from Canada\, the United States\, and internationally. \nThe webinar will be led by Brian Patterson (Urban Systems) and Dylan Passmore (Street Matters) along with staff from the City of Montreal\, City of New Westminster\, District of Saanich\, and TransLink. Due to popular demand after the initial joint ITE Canada/CARSP webinar on this topic in 2024\, this follow-up webinar is an opportunity to hear from more speakers and delve into newer developments on the topic. \nRegistration for this webinar is FREE for current ITE and CARSP members. Non-members are welcome to purchase a ticket. \n\nPresenters\nBrian Patterson\, RPP\, MCIP\, PMP\, RSP1\, Senior Planner\, Urban Systems \nBrian is a senior transportation planner and brings over 20 years of experience in active transportation planning and design\, multi-modal transportation planning\, and safety and accessibility. Brian has developed over hundreds of plans\, designs\, and studies for communities of all sizes across Canada and has been recognized with numerous industry awards. Brian led the development of the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adajcent to Cycling Infrastructure and has led numerous other design guides\, including the BC Active Transportation Design Guide. \nDylan Passmore\, MScPl\, P.Eng.\, Owner & Principal Engineer\, Street Matters \nDylan is a Principal Engineer with experience in both the private and public sectors leading transportation projects across North America and internationally. He specializes in the engagement\, analysis\, design\, and implementation of complex and sensitive multimodal corridor projects\, particularly related to inclusive pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure design. His experience as Engineer of Record for several programs and signature corridor projects at the City of Vancouver\, as well as industry-leading design guides and standard details\, means he has an eye for detail and is intimately familiar with navigating complex tradeoffs. \nBartek Komorowski\, City of Montreal \nBartek Komorowski is an urban planner by training and has worked in the field of active mobility for 18 years. He holds degrees in Cognitive Science (B.Sc.) and Urban Planning (M.U.P.) from McGill University. Bartek is currently a team leader at the City of Montreal Urban Planning and Mobility Department. His team is responsible for developing and disseminating street design guidelines that embody the City’s policies with respect to sustainable mobility\, road safety\, universal accessibility\, and climate change adaptation. Previously\, he spent 7 years as a Project Leader in the research and consulting department at Vélo Québec\, Canada’s largest cycling advocacy organization. He is a coauthor of Vélo Québec’s 2020 design manual\, Aménager pour les piétons et les cyclistes (Planning and Designing for Pedestrians and Cyclists). Bartek is a member of the Active Transportation Integrated Committee (ATIC) of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and a board member of the Winter Cycling Federation (WCF)\, which organizes the international Winter Cycling Congress. \nKatarina Stevovic\, TransLink \nWith over a decade of dedicated transportation experience in the public sector\, Katarina’s expertise spans capital programming\, project design\, strategic planning\, ensuring innovative infrastructure solutions that support both local and regional growth and mobility. Committed to ensuring safe\, connected\, and efficient multi-modal transportation facilities for both people and goods\, she currently manages the Major Road Network in the Metro-Vancouver Region. \nTroy McKay\, District of Saanich \nTroy McKay\, P.L.Eng. is the Senior Manager of Transportation and Development Services with the District of Saanich. With over 18 years in municipal engineering and leadership\, he has helped shape Saanich’s growth and mobility through initiatives like the Active Transportation Plan\, Road Safety Action Plan\, and delivery of 18 km of protected bike lanes in just 18 months. \nLacey Hirtle\, City of New Westminster \nLacey is passionate about helping Canadians choose safe and sustainable transportation for their day-to-day trips. Working in active transportation since 2009\, Lacey has developed transportation plans\, designed protected bicycle lanes\, and supported traffic safety initiatives. She is now overseeing the City of New Westminster’s passenger ferry service\, the Q to Q Ferry\, and build-out of the Active Transportation Network.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/hcTatsZnbQI\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-canada-carsp-joint-webinar-island-platform-bus-stops-2/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Presentation,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Webinar-Banner-Sept-25-2025-Floating-Bus-Stops.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Registration closes on Wednesday\, September 24. 1.5 Professional Development Hours/Credits (PDH) will be available for this webinar. \nIn 2024\, TransLink\, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTT)\, developed the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure (download here\, PDF 14.8 MB) to provide province-wide design guidance for “island platform bus stops” or “floating bus stops” in British Columbia.  The award-winning Design Guide provides a comprehensive set of planning and engineering guidelines offering solutions for the planning\, design\, operation\, and maintenance of bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure in a range of contexts and applications throughout British Columbia\, along with guidance for education and engagement.  However\, the Design Guide was not able to address all of the issues identified by people with disabilities\, notably\, the ability to detect a person cycling approach and the ability to have confidence that a person cycling has stopped. \nSince the Design Guide was published in 2024\, the design of island platform bus stops has continued to evolve across Canada and internationally as practitioners advance their understanding of accessibility needs within a North American context\, with treatments such as on-board announcements\, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)\, bicycle signals\, tactile wayfinding\, and other technologies being explored in various jurisdictions.  This virtual session will provide an update on emerging trends and technologies for island platform bus stops along with lessons learned from Canada\, the United States\, and internationally. \nThe webinar will be led by Brian Patterson (Urban Systems) and Dylan Passmore (Street Matters) along with staff from the City of Montreal\, City of New Westminster\, District of Saanich\, and TransLink. Due to popular demand after the initial joint ITE Canada/CARSP webinar on this topic in 2024\, this follow-up webinar is an opportunity to hear from more speakers and delve into newer developments on the topic. \nRegistration for this webinar is FREE for current ITE and CARSP members. Non-members are welcome to purchase a ticket. \n\nPresenters\nBrian Patterson\, RPP\, MCIP\, PMP\, RSP1\, Senior Planner\, Urban Systems \nBrian is a senior transportation planner and brings over 20 years of experience in active transportation planning and design\, multi-modal transportation planning\, and safety and accessibility. Brian has developed over hundreds of plans\, designs\, and studies for communities of all sizes across Canada and has been recognized with numerous industry awards. Brian led the development of the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adajcent to Cycling Infrastructure and has led numerous other design guides\, including the BC Active Transportation Design Guide. \nDylan Passmore\, MScPl\, P.Eng.\, Owner & Principal Engineer\, Street Matters \nDylan is a Principal Engineer with experience in both the private and public sectors leading transportation projects across North America and internationally. He specializes in the engagement\, analysis\, design\, and implementation of complex and sensitive multimodal corridor projects\, particularly related to inclusive pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure design. His experience as Engineer of Record for several programs and signature corridor projects at the City of Vancouver\, as well as industry-leading design guides and standard details\, means he has an eye for detail and is intimately familiar with navigating complex tradeoffs. \nBartek Komorowski\, City of Montreal \nBartek Komorowski is an urban planner by training and has worked in the field of active mobility for 18 years. He holds degrees in Cognitive Science (B.Sc.) and Urban Planning (M.U.P.) from McGill University. Bartek is currently a team leader at the City of Montreal Urban Planning and Mobility Department. His team is responsible for developing and disseminating street design guidelines that embody the City’s policies with respect to sustainable mobility\, road safety\, universal accessibility\, and climate change adaptation. Previously\, he spent 7 years as a Project Leader in the research and consulting department at Vélo Québec\, Canada’s largest cycling advocacy organization. He is a coauthor of Vélo Québec’s 2020 design manual\, Aménager pour les piétons et les cyclistes (Planning and Designing for Pedestrians and Cyclists). Bartek is a member of the Active Transportation Integrated Committee (ATIC) of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and a board member of the Winter Cycling Federation (WCF)\, which organizes the international Winter Cycling Congress. \nKatarina Stevovic\, TransLink \nWith over a decade of dedicated transportation experience in the public sector\, Katarina’s expertise spans capital programming\, project design\, strategic planning\, ensuring innovative infrastructure solutions that support both local and regional growth and mobility. Committed to ensuring safe\, connected\, and efficient multi-modal transportation facilities for both people and goods\, she currently manages the Major Road Network in the Metro-Vancouver Region. \nTroy McKay\, District of Saanich \nTroy McKay\, P.L.Eng. is the Senior Manager of Transportation and Development Services with the District of Saanich. With over 18 years in municipal engineering and leadership\, he has helped shape Saanich’s growth and mobility through initiatives like the Active Transportation Plan\, Road Safety Action Plan\, and delivery of 18 km of protected bike lanes in just 18 months. \nLacey Hirtle\, City of New Westminster \nLacey is passionate about helping Canadians choose safe and sustainable transportation for their day-to-day trips. Working in active transportation since 2009\, Lacey has developed transportation plans\, designed protected bicycle lanes\, and supported traffic safety initiatives. She is now overseeing the City of New Westminster’s passenger ferry service\, the Q to Q Ferry\, and build-out of the Active Transportation Network. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T182150Z CREATED:20250716T151348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T182150Z UID:10000788-1758196800-1758211200@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Transportation & Affordability: Planning Complete Networks to Reduce Auto-Dependence - September 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date:  Thursday\, September 18\, 2025 \nTime:  12:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT \nLocation: Virtual. The virtual meeting details will be emailed to registered attendees the day before or on the morning of the training.  \nRegistration deadline: September 17\, 2025 at 12 noon ET \nThis session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. \nWorkshop Description\nA community’s design plays a crucial role in shaping residents’ living costs\, particularly transportation expenses. One effective way to ease this financial burden is by creating “car-lite” communities where life without car ownership is convenient\, pleasant\, and sustainable. \nHowever\, designing or retrofitting such communities requires a collaborative\, thoughtful approach from land use planners\, transportation planners\, and engineers. The good news? Successful examples from around the world provide clear principles to guide the way. \nThe Half-Day Course is Divided into Four Modules: \n\nWhat Makes a Community Car-Lite and Why Does it Matter? The training will start by thoughtfully defining what it means for a community to be “car-lite”; that is\, for a resident of an area to have sufficient access to other modes of travel\, and car ownership is not required for convenient travel. We will link transportation affordability with overall affordability and discuss the opportunities for transport planners to make life more affordable for Canadians.\nExamining Car-Lite Communities in Canada and Elsewhere. We will discuss policy trends across Canada and review several master-planned communities. We’ll discuss the ambitions for each\, review the quality of the built infrastructure and mobility services provided\, and draw conclusions on the strengths and weaknesses of each development. Exercise #1: Participants will then be asked to complete their own network audit of an existing mixed-use community.\nDesigning Complete Networks. This part of the training explores how to design mobility networks for new or intensifying communities. We will discuss different types of urban traffic environments that prioritize different modes of traffic and how to lay these out at the network level using Safe Systems principles. Exercise #2: Participants will gain hands-on experience and design a transportation network for themselves in the breakout exercise.\nUnderstanding the Barriers to Implementation. The final block will discuss practical implications and challenges that an engineer or planner may encounter in trying to implement some of the concepts presented in the course. We will explore the shortcomings of the traditional process of laying out a street network solely based on auto-oriented functions (arterial\, collector\, local) as well as the alternatives (prioritizing corridors based on mode)\, and discuss how land use designations fit in.\n\nOverall\, the course will leave participants with a stronger understanding of the building blocks for car-lite communities and actionable takeaways for their work in producing transportation master plans\, secondary plans\, plans of subdivision\, and transportation impact assessments. \nLearning Outcomes\nAs a result of attending the training\, practitioners will be able to: \n\nDescribe the role of transportation practitioners in addressing Canada’s housing crisis\nExplain the concepts of being car-dependent\, car-free\, and car-less and its impacts on access to opportunity and mobility poverty\nUnderstand examples of various communities and neighbourhoods across Canada that have been designed to support car-lite living\nEvaluate a proposed or existing community layout for its likelihood of supporting multimodal travel by looking at its street design\, land uses\, and network structure\nDesign a multimodal street network for a new or retrofitted urban neighbourhood\n\nTarget Audience\nTransportation Planners\, Land Use Planners and Transportation Engineers who are interested designing more sustainable\, affordable and inclusive communities. \nTrainer bios\nMatt Pinder\, P.Eng.\, M.Eng.Lead Trainer \nMatt has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering and nine years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. Matt is an emerging expert in the planning and design of streets\, intersections\, and communities that address the needs of all road users. He has advised on and completed concept and detailed designs for dozens of complete streets and bikeway projects across Canada including the City of Toronto’s ITE-award-winning York University Cycling Connections project. He has contributed to award-winning design guidance documents including the Ottawa Protected Intersection Design Guide and the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide.His experience also includes leading trainings\, including for the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide\, as well as the updated OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities which he has delivered to over 600 professionals. He was also a trainer for the April 2024 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations \n  \nNarayan Donaldson\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nNarayan has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s degree in civil engineering\, and seven years of planning and engineering experience in Canada and the Netherlands. He was the lead trainer for the 2023/24 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations and has co-led in-person workshops such as a network planning exercise at the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton. He has been applying Complete Networks principles in roles such as the Mobycon project leader for the Renfrew County transportation master plan\, and a planner implementing the Town of Canmore’s town centre streetscape plan based on the Complete Networks principles of the Integrated Master Plan \n  \nArianne Robillard\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nArianne has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation Planning. Her experience includes transportation and mobility research\, active transportation\, transit-oriented development\, and accessibility. Her academic publications include cycling access to transit-oriented development nodes and measurement of access to parks and green spaces\, and has presented at conferences in Brussels\, Portland\, Quebec City\, and Montreal. She spent four months in the Netherlands studying at Utrecht University studying Human Geography and Spatial Planning\, contributing to the design of accessibility indicator tools. \n  \nThe registration deadline for this event is noon ET on September 17\, 2025. \nThe virtual meeting details will be emailed to registered attendees the day before or on the morning of the training.  \n  \n\n \n  URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-transportation-affordability-planning-complete-networks-to-reduce-auto-dependence-september-2025/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Training-Mobycon-Affordability-Sept-2025-headshots.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174535Z CREATED:20250310T185318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174535Z UID:10000752-1745928000-1745942400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Transportation & Affordability: Planning Complete Networks to Reduce Auto-Dependence DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is noon ET on April 28\, 2025. \nWorkshop Description\nA community’s design plays a crucial role in shaping residents’ living costs\, particularly transportation expenses. One effective way to ease this financial burden is by creating “car-lite” communities where life without car ownership is convenient\, pleasant\, and sustainable. \nHowever\, designing or retrofitting such communities requires a collaborative\, thoughtful approach from land use planners\, transportation planners\, and engineers. The good news? Successful examples from around the world provide clear principles to guide the way. \nThe Half-Day Course is Divided into Four Modules: \n\nWhat Makes a Community Car-Lite and Why Does it Matter? The training will start by thoughtfully defining what it means for a community to be “car-lite”; that is\, for a resident of an area to have sufficient access to other modes of travel\, and car ownership is not required for convenient travel. We will link transportation affordability with overall affordability and discuss the opportunities for transport planners to make life more affordable for Canadians.\nExamining Car-Lite Communities in Canada and Elsewhere. We will discuss policy trends across Canada and review several master-planned communities. We’ll discuss the ambitions for each\, review the quality of the built infrastructure and mobility services provided\, and draw conclusions on the strengths and weaknesses of each development. Exercise #1: Participants will then be asked to complete their own network audit of an existing mixed-use community.\nDesigning Complete Networks. This part of the training explores how to design mobility networks for new or intensifying communities. We will discuss different types of urban traffic environments that prioritize different modes of traffic and how to lay these out at the network level using Safe Systems principles. Exercise #2: Participants will gain hands-on experience and design a transportation network for themselves in the breakout exercise.\nUnderstanding the Barriers to Implementation. The final block will discuss practical implications and challenges that an engineer or planner may encounter in trying to implement some of the concepts presented in the course. We will explore the shortcomings of the traditional process of laying out a street network solely based on auto-oriented functions (arterial\, collector\, local) as well as the alternatives (prioritizing corridors based on mode)\, and discuss how land use designations fit in.\n\nOverall\, the course will leave participants with a stronger understanding of the building blocks for car-lite communities and actionable takeaways for their work in producing transportation master plans\, secondary plans\, plans of subdivision\, and transportation impact assessments. \nLearning Outcomes\nAs a result of attending the training\, practitioners will be able to: \n\nDescribe the role of transportation practitioners in addressing Canada’s housing crisis\nExplain the concepts of being car-dependent\, car-free\, and car-less and its impacts on access to opportunity and mobility poverty\nUnderstand examples of various communities and neighbourhoods across Canada that have been designed to support car-lite living\nEvaluate a proposed or existing community layout for its likelihood of supporting multimodal travel by looking at its street design\, land uses\, and network structure\nDesign a multimodal street network for a new or retrofitted urban neighbourhood\n\nTarget Audience\nTransportation Planners\, Land Use Planners and Transportation Engineers who are interested designing more sustainable\, affordable and inclusive communities. \nTrainer bios\nMatt Pinder\, P.Eng.\, M.Eng.Lead Trainer \nMatt has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering and nine years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. Matt is an emerging expert in the planning and design of streets\, intersections\, and communities that address the needs of all road users. He has advised on and completed concept and detailed designs for dozens of complete streets and bikeway projects across Canada including the City of Toronto’s ITE-award-winning York University Cycling Connections project. He has contributed to award-winning design guidance documents including the Ottawa Protected Intersection Design Guide and the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide.His experience also includes leading trainings\, including for the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide\, as well as the updated OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities which he has delivered to over 600 professionals. He was also a trainer for the April 2024 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations \n  \nNarayan Donaldson\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nNarayan has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s degree in civil engineering\, and seven years of planning and engineering experience in Canada and the Netherlands. He was the lead trainer for the 2023/24 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations and has co-led in-person workshops such as a network planning exercise at the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton. He has been applying Complete Networks principles in roles such as the Mobycon project leader for the Renfrew County transportation master plan\, and a planner implementing the Town of Canmore’s town centre streetscape plan based on the Complete Networks principles of the Integrated Master Plan \n  \nArianne Robillard\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nArianne has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation Planning. Her experience includes transportation and mobility research\, active transportation\, transit-oriented development\, and accessibility. Her academic publications include cycling access to transit-oriented development nodes and measurement of access to parks and green spaces\, and has presented at conferences in Brussels\, Portland\, Quebec City\, and Montreal. She spent four months in the Netherlands studying at Utrecht University studying Human Geography and Spatial Planning\, contributing to the design of accessibility indicator tools. \nThe registration deadline for this event is noon ET on April 28\, 2025. \n\n \n \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Yzg3NTIzODItMGY2Yi00Y2IwLWJhNjEtZDdmMzk2YzQyMjkw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a028b933-6a31-40a7-b6bf-d952c478ad03%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226a525872-42e7-419e-a53b-427486366ccb%22%7d\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-transportation-affordability-2025apr/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Training_Affordability-Apr-2025-headshots.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is noon ET on April 28\, 2025. \nWorkshop Description\nA community’s design plays a crucial role in shaping residents’ living costs\, particularly transportation expenses. One effective way to ease this financial burden is by creating “car-lite” communities where life without car ownership is convenient\, pleasant\, and sustainable. \nHowever\, designing or retrofitting such communities requires a collaborative\, thoughtful approach from land use planners\, transportation planners\, and engineers. The good news? Successful examples from around the world provide clear principles to guide the way. \nThe Half-Day Course is Divided into Four Modules: \n\nWhat Makes a Community Car-Lite and Why Does it Matter? The training will start by thoughtfully defining what it means for a community to be “car-lite”; that is\, for a resident of an area to have sufficient access to other modes of travel\, and car ownership is not required for convenient travel. We will link transportation affordability with overall affordability and discuss the opportunities for transport planners to make life more affordable for Canadians.\nExamining Car-Lite Communities in Canada and Elsewhere. We will discuss policy trends across Canada and review several master-planned communities. We’ll discuss the ambitions for each\, review the quality of the built infrastructure and mobility services provided\, and draw conclusions on the strengths and weaknesses of each development. Exercise #1: Participants will then be asked to complete their own network audit of an existing mixed-use community.\nDesigning Complete Networks. This part of the training explores how to design mobility networks for new or intensifying communities. We will discuss different types of urban traffic environments that prioritize different modes of traffic and how to lay these out at the network level using Safe Systems principles. Exercise #2: Participants will gain hands-on experience and design a transportation network for themselves in the breakout exercise.\nUnderstanding the Barriers to Implementation. The final block will discuss practical implications and challenges that an engineer or planner may encounter in trying to implement some of the concepts presented in the course. We will explore the shortcomings of the traditional process of laying out a street network solely based on auto-oriented functions (arterial\, collector\, local) as well as the alternatives (prioritizing corridors based on mode)\, and discuss how land use designations fit in.\n\nOverall\, the course will leave participants with a stronger understanding of the building blocks for car-lite communities and actionable takeaways for their work in producing transportation master plans\, secondary plans\, plans of subdivision\, and transportation impact assessments. \nLearning Outcomes\nAs a result of attending the training\, practitioners will be able to: \n\nDescribe the role of transportation practitioners in addressing Canada’s housing crisis\nExplain the concepts of being car-dependent\, car-free\, and car-less and its impacts on access to opportunity and mobility poverty\nUnderstand examples of various communities and neighbourhoods across Canada that have been designed to support car-lite living\nEvaluate a proposed or existing community layout for its likelihood of supporting multimodal travel by looking at its street design\, land uses\, and network structure\nDesign a multimodal street network for a new or retrofitted urban neighbourhood\n\nTarget Audience\nTransportation Planners\, Land Use Planners and Transportation Engineers who are interested designing more sustainable\, affordable and inclusive communities. \nTrainer bios\nMatt Pinder\, P.Eng.\, M.Eng.Lead Trainer \nMatt has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering and nine years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. Matt is an emerging expert in the planning and design of streets\, intersections\, and communities that address the needs of all road users. He has advised on and completed concept and detailed designs for dozens of complete streets and bikeway projects across Canada including the City of Toronto’s ITE-award-winning York University Cycling Connections project. He has contributed to award-winning design guidance documents including the Ottawa Protected Intersection Design Guide and the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide.His experience also includes leading trainings\, including for the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide\, as well as the updated OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities which he has delivered to over 600 professionals. He was also a trainer for the April 2024 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations \n  \nNarayan Donaldson\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nNarayan has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s degree in civil engineering\, and seven years of planning and engineering experience in Canada and the Netherlands. He was the lead trainer for the 2023/24 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations and has co-led in-person workshops such as a network planning exercise at the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton. He has been applying Complete Networks principles in roles such as the Mobycon project leader for the Renfrew County transportation master plan\, and a planner implementing the Town of Canmore’s town centre streetscape plan based on the Complete Networks principles of the Integrated Master Plan \n  \nArianne Robillard\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nArianne has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation Planning. Her experience includes transportation and mobility research\, active transportation\, transit-oriented development\, and accessibility. Her academic publications include cycling access to transit-oriented development nodes and measurement of access to parks and green spaces\, and has presented at conferences in Brussels\, Portland\, Quebec City\, and Montreal. She spent four months in the Netherlands studying at Utrecht University studying Human Geography and Spatial Planning\, contributing to the design of accessibility indicator tools. \nThe registration deadline for this event is noon ET on April 28\, 2025. \n\n \n \n  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174554Z CREATED:20250121T184501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174554Z UID:10000739-1742468400-1742486400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Transportation Equity: Developing Solutions for Social Inclusion DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is March 19\, 2025. \nNote: This event was previously scheduled for February 18\, 2025 \nWorkshop Description\nTransportation systems shape access to opportunities\, yet mobility inequalities persist. Social exclusion in mobility is not a new issue\, but systematic inclusion principles and processes remain limited\, and the knowledge in this area is yet to be fully developed. This training course seeks to help transportation professionals understand how changes to transportation systems can be more socially inclusive and address issues of inequality. \nSupported by internal research and developed by a diverse team of experts\, this workshop combines strong theoretical foundations with practical applications to offer a comprehensive approach to transportation equity. Participants will learn how transportation equity principles\, tools\, and solutions translate into real action and change the course of transportation infrastructure programs and delivery. The goal is to equip transportation practitioners with the tools to create more inclusive\, resilient\, and just mobility systems. \nParticipants will learn from real-life examples of safety incidents\, collisions and practice safety measures where transportation equity plays a significant role in fostering inclusion and upholding human rights\, informed by the instructor’s legal expertise. This course will provide alternative perspectives to align transportation policies\, programs and implementation with the Canadian National Human Rights Charter\, treating equity as a fundamental right\, not just as an additional consideration. Training content highlights systemic exclusion\, its impact on marginalized communities\, and strategies to mitigate unintended consequences and address equity gaps. By integrating well-established and emerging transportation equity concepts into practical applications\, the course equips participants with the knowledge to embed equity into everyday transportation practices and decisions. \nThe half-day course is divided into several sections: \n\nBasics of Transportation Equity: The workshop will start with fundamentals of transportation equity\, basic principles\, history\, theoretical foundations such as framework and types of transportation equity\, philosophical framework\, systematic causes of inequality\, spatial justice theories and other fundamentals. It will include participant interactions and quick surveys.\nEquity in Public Space: This topic will delve into spatial injustice\, recognize recurring inequality conditions\, and address them through an equitable approach to public street design and placemaking concepts\, using unused space identification\, redesign\, and implementation strategies. In the first exercise\, participants are engaged in practicing reclaiming traffic spaces and provided tools to convert these spaces through temporary and permanent redesign and intervention techniques.\nEquity and Mobility Resilience: Understand the resilience of transportation systems in the face of climate change disparities\, energy depletion\, and environmental viewpoints\, including new approaches to mobility energy planning and policy development.\nEquity in Emerging Mobility Modes and Technologies: Examine the promises and challenges of new mobility technologies and apply solutions to prevent emerging inequalities in digital and shared mobility platforms. In the second exercise\, participants are engaged with online tools demonstrating shared mobility benefits and transit quality to identify areas where shared mobility modes can effectively bridge gaps in mobility access.\nEquity in Mobility Access Planning and Policy: Explore new concepts\, solutions\, and practical tools for multimodal planning and design\, including the creation of “neighborhood multimodal mobility hubs” to improve access to diverse transportation modes.\nTransportation Disadvantage and Poverty: Discover strategies and tools to combat transportation poverty and mobility disadvantages and explore how overlooked indicators and data can contribute to systemic inequality. In the third exercise\, participants are engaged to practice transportation equity to gain skills and understanding of spatial justice.\nDesign Parameter and Equity Connections: This session will uncover hidden gender disparities in automobile design and their links to road safety inequalities and learn processes to reduce and eliminate these disparities. In addition\, participants will gain insights from real-life safety incidents and collisions\, and understand how transportation equity plays a crucial role in fostering inclusion\, upholding human rights\, and providing liability and judicial perspectives.\n\nTarget Audience\nTransportation engineers\, planners\, land use planners\, urban designers\, mobility technology service providers\, and other professionals involved in urban mobility system development\, who are focused on promoting equity within sustainable mobility solutions. \nLearning Outcomes\nAs a result of attending the training\, practitioners will be able to: \n\nEvaluate the processes used to implement equity policies and laws in contemporary transportation practice\nUnderstand vulnerability of energy\, resource\, climate impact on transportation systems and apply specific tools and develop policies\nIdentify the equity concerns associated with various tools for evaluating travel patterns and behavior\nApply strategies and tools to increase the access to employment\, education\, affordable housing\, and transportation for underserved communities\nEvaluate various strategies designed to increase access to emerging modes for underserved populations\nIdentify the potential equity impacts of proposed transportation funding mechanisms\n\nTrainers\nInstructors: Dewan Karim\, P.Eng.\, Abdulrahman Madani\, Dr. Julia de Lange\, and Mehemed Delibasic\, P.Eng. \nSupport: Abdul Razak Alozi\, Maryam Hasanpour  \nDewan Karim\, Mehemed Delibasic\, Abdul Madani\, and Julia de Lange are experts with 25+ years of combined experience in transportation safety\, engineering\, and biomechanics at 30 Forensic Engineering. Their work spans transportation planning\, traffic safety\, Vision Zero\, geometric design\, and injury biomechanics\, with academic and industry contributions in Canada\, Japan\, and Dubai. \nDewan Karim\, B.A.Sc.\, M. Eng.\, M.A.Sc.\, MITE\, P.Eng.\, PTOE\nMr. Dewan Karim is a Practice Lead of the Transportation and Safety Group at 30 Forensic Engineering. Dewan has worked in the public and private sectors in Japan and Canada for 25+ years of his career\, pioneering creative ideas in transportation engineering and planning. Dewan has investigated strategic safety and location-specific collisions from traffic engineering and safety regulations for all street users including motor vehicles\, cyclists\, pedestrians\, off-road and commercial vehicles\, trucks\, and motorcycles. \nMehemed Delibasic\, B.Sc.\, M.Sc.\, P.Eng.\nMehemed is Vice President of the Transportation and Safety Group at 30 Forensic Engineering. With over 25 years of comprehensive professional experience\, Mehemed has been involved in and managed numerous multi-modal transportation planning studies\, transportation master plans\, and transportation planning/traffic engineering studies. His most recent experience applies an equitable approach for Transportation/Active Master Planning Studies\, including affordable and equitable accessible transportation options. Mehemed is a recognized subject matter expert on the latest multi-modal transportation master planning studies\, active transportation master plan studies\, parking\, and traffic safety\, and has delivered several presentations on these topics at industry events. \nAbdul Madani\, BSCE\, M.Eng.\, E.I.T.\nMr. Abdul Madani is an Associate with the Transportation and Safety Group at 30 Forensic Engineering. He graduated from the University of Sharjah with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from McMaster University\, with a specialization in geometric design risk and reliability assessment and highway safety. Prior to joining 30 Forensic Engineering\, Abdul worked for the Transportation sector in the Government of Dubai where he gained a range of skills in traffic safety\, work zone safety and traffic management\, road users’ safety\, policy updates\, and Vision Zero projects. \nJulia de Lange\, B.Eng.\, M.A.Sc.\, Ph.D.\, E.I.T.\nDr. Julia de Lange is an Associate with the Biomechanics and Personal Injury group at 30 Forensic Engineering. She earned her M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University after completing her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Guelph. Her research focused on developing enhanced injury tolerance criteria for automotive and defense applications\, and appropriately translating these to crash test dummies. She has taught undergraduate courses in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University. \nThe registration deadline for this event is March 19\, 2025.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzUxODExZWEtOTkzMi00MjE5LWI3ZjItNDg3NWMyMjYzMWUx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2222cba2b2-d788-4882-a6bf-5befc24c15f5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2206315c1a-801e-4a02-ac84-b734527a9fcd%22%7d\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-transportation-equity-solutions-for-social-inclusion-1/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Training-Equity-Mar-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is March 19\, 2025. \nNote: This event was previously scheduled for February 18\, 2025 \nWorkshop Description\nTransportation systems shape access to opportunities\, yet mobility inequalities persist. Social exclusion in mobility is not a new issue\, but systematic inclusion principles and processes remain limited\, and the knowledge in this area is yet to be fully developed. This training course seeks to help transportation professionals understand how changes to transportation systems can be more socially inclusive and address issues of inequality. \nSupported by internal research and developed by a diverse team of experts\, this workshop combines strong theoretical foundations with practical applications to offer a comprehensive approach to transportation equity. Participants will learn how transportation equity principles\, tools\, and solutions translate into real action and change the course of transportation infrastructure programs and delivery. The goal is to equip transportation practitioners with the tools to create more inclusive\, resilient\, and just mobility systems. \nParticipants will learn from real-life examples of safety incidents\, collisions and practice safety measures where transportation equity plays a significant role in fostering inclusion and upholding human rights\, informed by the instructor’s legal expertise. This course will provide alternative perspectives to align transportation policies\, programs and implementation with the Canadian National Human Rights Charter\, treating equity as a fundamental right\, not just as an additional consideration. Training content highlights systemic exclusion\, its impact on marginalized communities\, and strategies to mitigate unintended consequences and address equity gaps. By integrating well-established and emerging transportation equity concepts into practical applications\, the course equips participants with the knowledge to embed equity into everyday transportation practices and decisions. \nThe half-day course is divided into several sections: \n\nBasics of Transportation Equity: The workshop will start with fundamentals of transportation equity\, basic principles\, history\, theoretical foundations such as framework and types of transportation equity\, philosophical framework\, systematic causes of inequality\, spatial justice theories and other fundamentals. It will include participant interactions and quick surveys.\nEquity in Public Space: This topic will delve into spatial injustice\, recognize recurring inequality conditions\, and address them through an equitable approach to public street design and placemaking concepts\, using unused space identification\, redesign\, and implementation strategies. In the first exercise\, participants are engaged in practicing reclaiming traffic spaces and provided tools to convert these spaces through temporary and permanent redesign and intervention techniques.\nEquity and Mobility Resilience: Understand the resilience of transportation systems in the face of climate change disparities\, energy depletion\, and environmental viewpoints\, including new approaches to mobility energy planning and policy development.\nEquity in Emerging Mobility Modes and Technologies: Examine the promises and challenges of new mobility technologies and apply solutions to prevent emerging inequalities in digital and shared mobility platforms. In the second exercise\, participants are engaged with online tools demonstrating shared mobility benefits and transit quality to identify areas where shared mobility modes can effectively bridge gaps in mobility access.\nEquity in Mobility Access Planning and Policy: Explore new concepts\, solutions\, and practical tools for multimodal planning and design\, including the creation of “neighborhood multimodal mobility hubs” to improve access to diverse transportation modes.\nTransportation Disadvantage and Poverty: Discover strategies and tools to combat transportation poverty and mobility disadvantages and explore how overlooked indicators and data can contribute to systemic inequality. In the third exercise\, participants are engaged to practice transportation equity to gain skills and understanding of spatial justice.\nDesign Parameter and Equity Connections: This session will uncover hidden gender disparities in automobile design and their links to road safety inequalities and learn processes to reduce and eliminate these disparities. In addition\, participants will gain insights from real-life safety incidents and collisions\, and understand how transportation equity plays a crucial role in fostering inclusion\, upholding human rights\, and providing liability and judicial perspectives.\n\nTarget Audience\nTransportation engineers\, planners\, land use planners\, urban designers\, mobility technology service providers\, and other professionals involved in urban mobility system development\, who are focused on promoting equity within sustainable mobility solutions. \nLearning Outcomes\nAs a result of attending the training\, practitioners will be able to: \n\nEvaluate the processes used to implement equity policies and laws in contemporary transportation practice\nUnderstand vulnerability of energy\, resource\, climate impact on transportation systems and apply specific tools and develop policies\nIdentify the equity concerns associated with various tools for evaluating travel patterns and behavior\nApply strategies and tools to increase the access to employment\, education\, affordable housing\, and transportation for underserved communities\nEvaluate various strategies designed to increase access to emerging modes for underserved populations\nIdentify the potential equity impacts of proposed transportation funding mechanisms\n\nTrainers\nInstructors: Dewan Karim\, P.Eng.\, Abdulrahman Madani\, Dr. Julia de Lange\, and Mehemed Delibasic\, P.Eng. \nSupport: Abdul Razak Alozi\, Maryam Hasanpour  \nDewan Karim\, Mehemed Delibasic\, Abdul Madani\, and Julia de Lange are experts with 25+ years of combined experience in transportation safety\, engineering\, and biomechanics at 30 Forensic Engineering. Their work spans transportation planning\, traffic safety\, Vision Zero\, geometric design\, and injury biomechanics\, with academic and industry contributions in Canada\, Japan\, and Dubai. \nDewan Karim\, B.A.Sc.\, M. Eng.\, M.A.Sc.\, MITE\, P.Eng.\, PTOE\nMr. Dewan Karim is a Practice Lead of the Transportation and Safety Group at 30 Forensic Engineering. Dewan has worked in the public and private sectors in Japan and Canada for 25+ years of his career\, pioneering creative ideas in transportation engineering and planning. Dewan has investigated strategic safety and location-specific collisions from traffic engineering and safety regulations for all street users including motor vehicles\, cyclists\, pedestrians\, off-road and commercial vehicles\, trucks\, and motorcycles. \nMehemed Delibasic\, B.Sc.\, M.Sc.\, P.Eng.\nMehemed is Vice President of the Transportation and Safety Group at 30 Forensic Engineering. With over 25 years of comprehensive professional experience\, Mehemed has been involved in and managed numerous multi-modal transportation planning studies\, transportation master plans\, and transportation planning/traffic engineering studies. His most recent experience applies an equitable approach for Transportation/Active Master Planning Studies\, including affordable and equitable accessible transportation options. Mehemed is a recognized subject matter expert on the latest multi-modal transportation master planning studies\, active transportation master plan studies\, parking\, and traffic safety\, and has delivered several presentations on these topics at industry events. \nAbdul Madani\, BSCE\, M.Eng.\, E.I.T.\nMr. Abdul Madani is an Associate with the Transportation and Safety Group at 30 Forensic Engineering. He graduated from the University of Sharjah with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from McMaster University\, with a specialization in geometric design risk and reliability assessment and highway safety. Prior to joining 30 Forensic Engineering\, Abdul worked for the Transportation sector in the Government of Dubai where he gained a range of skills in traffic safety\, work zone safety and traffic management\, road users’ safety\, policy updates\, and Vision Zero projects. \nJulia de Lange\, B.Eng.\, M.A.Sc.\, Ph.D.\, E.I.T.\nDr. Julia de Lange is an Associate with the Biomechanics and Personal Injury group at 30 Forensic Engineering. She earned her M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University after completing her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Guelph. Her research focused on developing enhanced injury tolerance criteria for automotive and defense applications\, and appropriately translating these to crash test dummies. She has taught undergraduate courses in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University. \nThe registration deadline for this event is March 19\, 2025. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250206T113000 DTSTAMP:20250205T231539Z CREATED:20241107T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T231539Z UID:10000728-1738742400-1738841400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada: Virtual Technical Symposium DESCRIPTION:ITE Canada invites you to join us for our first-ever Virtual Technical Symposium to be held on February 5 and 6\, 2025. This curated content will feature presenters from across Canada speaking on emergency planning\, functional planning design\, traffic and multimodal analysis\, and safety. \nSee the event webpage for more details. URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/ite-canada-virtual-technical-symposium/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Symposium,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Virtual-Symposium-169.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174603Z CREATED:20241216T142743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174603Z UID:10000734-1737633600-1737648000@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:[TRAINING] Transportation & Affordability: Planning Complete Networks to Reduce Auto-Dependence DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is January 22\, 2025. \nWorkshop Description\nA community’s design plays a crucial role in shaping residents’ living costs\, particularly transportation expenses. One effective way to ease this financial burden is by creating “car-lite” communities where life without car ownership is convenient\, pleasant\, and sustainable. \nHowever\, designing or retrofitting such communities requires a collaborative\, thoughtful approach from land use planners\, transportation planners\, and engineers. The good news? Successful examples from around the world provide clear principles to guide the way. \nThe Half-Day Course is Divided into Four Modules: \n\nWhat Makes a Community Car-Lite and Why Does it Matter? The training will start by thoughtfully defining what it means for a community to be “car-lite”; that is\, for a resident of an area to have sufficient access to other modes of travel\, and car ownership is not required for convenient travel. We will link transportation affordability with overall affordability and discuss the opportunities for transport planners to make life more affordable for Canadians.\nExamining Car-Lite Communities in Canada and Elsewhere. We will discuss policy trends across Canada and review several master-planned communities. We’ll discuss the ambitions for each\, review the quality of the built infrastructure and mobility services provided\, and draw conclusions on the strengths and weaknesses of each development. Exercise #1: Participants will then be asked to complete their own network audit of an existing mixed-use community.\nDesigning Complete Networks. This part of the training explores how to design mobility networks for new or intensifying communities. We will discuss different types of urban traffic environments that prioritize different modes of traffic and how to lay these out at the network level using Safe Systems principles. Exercise #2: Participants will gain hands-on experience and design a transportation network for themselves in the breakout exercise.\nUnderstanding the Barriers to Implementation. The final block will discuss practical implications and challenges that an engineer or planner may encounter in trying to implement some of the concepts presented in the course. We will explore the shortcomings of the traditional process of laying out a street network solely based on auto-oriented functions (arterial\, collector\, local) as well as the alternatives (prioritizing corridors based on mode)\, and discuss how land use designations fit in.\n\nOverall\, the course will leave participants with a stronger understanding of the building blocks for car-lite communities and actionable takeaways for their work in producing transportation master plans\, secondary plans\, plans of subdivision\, and transportation impact assessments. \nLearning Outcomes\nAs a result of attending the training\, practitioners will be able to: \n\nDescribe the role of transportation practitioners in addressing Canada’s housing crisis\nExplain the concepts of being car-dependent\, car-free\, and car-less and its impacts on access to opportunity and mobility poverty\nUnderstand examples of various communities and neighbourhoods across Canada that have been designed to support car-lite living\nEvaluate a proposed or existing community layout for its likelihood of supporting multimodal travel by looking at its street design\, land uses\, and network structure\nDesign a multimodal street network for a new or retrofitted urban neighbourhood\n\nTarget Audience\nTransportation Planners\, Land Use Planners and Transportation Engineers who are interested designing more sustainable\, affordable and inclusive communities. \nTrainer bios\nMatt Pinder\, P.Eng.\, M.Eng.Lead Trainer \nMatt has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering and nine years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. Matt is an emerging expert in the planning and design of streets\, intersections\, and communities that address the needs of all road users. He has advised on and completed concept and detailed designs for dozens of complete streets and bikeway projects across Canada including the City of Toronto’s ITE-award-winning York University Cycling Connections project. He has contributed to award-winning design guidance documents including the Ottawa Protected Intersection Design Guide and the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide.His experience also includes leading trainings\, including for the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide\, as well as the updated OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities which he has delivered to over 600 professionals. He was also a trainer for the April 2024 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations \n  \nNarayan Donaldson\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nNarayan has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s degree in civil engineering\, and seven years of planning and engineering experience in Canada and the Netherlands. He was the lead trainer for the 2023/24 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations and has co-led in-person workshops such as a network planning exercise at the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton. He has been applying Complete Networks principles in roles such as the Mobycon project leader for the Renfrew County transportation master plan\, and a planner implementing the Town of Canmore’s town centre streetscape plan based on the Complete Networks principles of the Integrated Master Plan \n  \nArianne Robillard\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nArianne has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation Planning. Her experience includes transportation and mobility research\, active transportation\, transit-oriented development\, and accessibility. Her academic publications include cycling access to transit-oriented development nodes and measurement of access to parks and green spaces\, and has presented at conferences in Brussels\, Portland\, Quebec City\, and Montreal. She spent four months in the Netherlands studying at Utrecht University studying Human Geography and Spatial Planning\, contributing to the design of accessibility indicator tools. \nThe registration deadline for this event is January 22\, 2025. \n\n \n \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDgzZjllY2ItNmEwZS00YzQwLTliYzMtOGZlNjJkMWU3NjQ2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a028b933-6a31-40a7-b6bf-d952c478ad03%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226a525872-42e7-419e-a53b-427486366ccb%22%7d\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/training-transportation-affordability-2025jan/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Training-Affordability-Mobycon-Jan-2025-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is January 22\, 2025. \nWorkshop Description\nA community’s design plays a crucial role in shaping residents’ living costs\, particularly transportation expenses. One effective way to ease this financial burden is by creating “car-lite” communities where life without car ownership is convenient\, pleasant\, and sustainable. \nHowever\, designing or retrofitting such communities requires a collaborative\, thoughtful approach from land use planners\, transportation planners\, and engineers. The good news? Successful examples from around the world provide clear principles to guide the way. \nThe Half-Day Course is Divided into Four Modules: \n\nWhat Makes a Community Car-Lite and Why Does it Matter? The training will start by thoughtfully defining what it means for a community to be “car-lite”; that is\, for a resident of an area to have sufficient access to other modes of travel\, and car ownership is not required for convenient travel. We will link transportation affordability with overall affordability and discuss the opportunities for transport planners to make life more affordable for Canadians.\nExamining Car-Lite Communities in Canada and Elsewhere. We will discuss policy trends across Canada and review several master-planned communities. We’ll discuss the ambitions for each\, review the quality of the built infrastructure and mobility services provided\, and draw conclusions on the strengths and weaknesses of each development. Exercise #1: Participants will then be asked to complete their own network audit of an existing mixed-use community.\nDesigning Complete Networks. This part of the training explores how to design mobility networks for new or intensifying communities. We will discuss different types of urban traffic environments that prioritize different modes of traffic and how to lay these out at the network level using Safe Systems principles. Exercise #2: Participants will gain hands-on experience and design a transportation network for themselves in the breakout exercise.\nUnderstanding the Barriers to Implementation. The final block will discuss practical implications and challenges that an engineer or planner may encounter in trying to implement some of the concepts presented in the course. We will explore the shortcomings of the traditional process of laying out a street network solely based on auto-oriented functions (arterial\, collector\, local) as well as the alternatives (prioritizing corridors based on mode)\, and discuss how land use designations fit in.\n\nOverall\, the course will leave participants with a stronger understanding of the building blocks for car-lite communities and actionable takeaways for their work in producing transportation master plans\, secondary plans\, plans of subdivision\, and transportation impact assessments. \nLearning Outcomes\nAs a result of attending the training\, practitioners will be able to: \n\nDescribe the role of transportation practitioners in addressing Canada’s housing crisis\nExplain the concepts of being car-dependent\, car-free\, and car-less and its impacts on access to opportunity and mobility poverty\nUnderstand examples of various communities and neighbourhoods across Canada that have been designed to support car-lite living\nEvaluate a proposed or existing community layout for its likelihood of supporting multimodal travel by looking at its street design\, land uses\, and network structure\nDesign a multimodal street network for a new or retrofitted urban neighbourhood\n\nTarget Audience\nTransportation Planners\, Land Use Planners and Transportation Engineers who are interested designing more sustainable\, affordable and inclusive communities. \nTrainer bios\nMatt Pinder\, P.Eng.\, M.Eng.Lead Trainer \nMatt has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering and nine years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. Matt is an emerging expert in the planning and design of streets\, intersections\, and communities that address the needs of all road users. He has advised on and completed concept and detailed designs for dozens of complete streets and bikeway projects across Canada including the City of Toronto’s ITE-award-winning York University Cycling Connections project. He has contributed to award-winning design guidance documents including the Ottawa Protected Intersection Design Guide and the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide.His experience also includes leading trainings\, including for the Ontario Protected Intersection Guide\, as well as the updated OTM Book 18: Cycling Facilities which he has delivered to over 600 professionals. He was also a trainer for the April 2024 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations \n  \nNarayan Donaldson\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nNarayan has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s degree in civil engineering\, and seven years of planning and engineering experience in Canada and the Netherlands. He was the lead trainer for the 2023/24 ITE Canada training session on multimodal traffic signal operations and has co-led in-person workshops such as a network planning exercise at the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton. He has been applying Complete Networks principles in roles such as the Mobycon project leader for the Renfrew County transportation master plan\, and a planner implementing the Town of Canmore’s town centre streetscape plan based on the Complete Networks principles of the Integrated Master Plan \n  \nArianne Robillard\, M.Sc.Assistant Trainer \nArianne has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation Planning. Her experience includes transportation and mobility research\, active transportation\, transit-oriented development\, and accessibility. Her academic publications include cycling access to transit-oriented development nodes and measurement of access to parks and green spaces\, and has presented at conferences in Brussels\, Portland\, Quebec City\, and Montreal. She spent four months in the Netherlands studying at Utrecht University studying Human Geography and Spatial Planning\, contributing to the design of accessibility indicator tools. \nThe registration deadline for this event is January 22\, 2025. \n\n \n \n  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T150000 DTSTAMP:20241206T213156Z CREATED:20240912T163853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T213156Z UID:10000698-1733925600-1733929200@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada: 2024 Annual General Meeting (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for ITE Canada Annual General Meeting. This virtual meeting will take place Wednesday\, December 11\, 2024 at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific. All Canadian District Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members are permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nThis is a virtual event. Please click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe agenda and associated materials\, including the 2024 Financial Statements and 2023-2024 Annual Report\, as well as a proxy voting form will be available to download here: \nAnnual General Meeting 2024 page.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWNhNjM4ODUtNWZjMC00NTY2LTlmNjktYjRjOGUzNjM3M2Iy%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-canada-annual-general-meeting-virtual-2/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:AGM,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Social-Post-Event-Banner-AGM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Please join us for ITE Canada Annual General Meeting. This virtual meeting will take place Wednesday\, December 11\, 2024 at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific. All Canadian District Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members are permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nThis is a virtual event. Please click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe agenda and associated materials\, including the 2024 Financial Statements and 2023-2024 Annual Report\, as well as a proxy voting form will be available to download here: \nAnnual General Meeting 2024 page. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T130000 DTSTAMP:20241105T193939Z CREATED:20241105T193939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T193939Z UID:10000726-1731585600-1731589200@www.itecanada.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-RSA-Webinar_v1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T130000 DTSTAMP:20241127T141347Z CREATED:20241028T151511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T141347Z UID:10000720-1731585600-1731589200@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada: Industry Perspectives & Emerging Ideas: Insights from ITE Canada's Technical Appointees (Virtual) 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\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmNkOGYyMTctMTMwNy00M2FlLThiZjAtMDA5ZTAwODVhMjE4%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-canada-industry-perspectives-and-emerging-ideas-insights-from-ite-canadas-technical-appointees/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TLC-Appointees-Webinar-Nov-14-Event-banner_low.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T130000 DTSTAMP:20240923T150735Z CREATED:20240703T160149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T150735Z UID:10000681-1728388800-1728392400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada & CARSP Joint Webinar: Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This webinar is now at capacity.  \nTransLink\, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI)\, recently retained Urban Systems to create the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure (download here\, PDF 14.8 MB) to provide province-wide guidance to develop “island platform bus stops” or “floating bus stops” in British Columbia.  The Design Guide provides a comprehensive set of planning and engineering guidelines offering solutions for the planning\, design\, operation\, and maintenance of bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure in a range of contexts and applications throughout British Columbia\, along with guidance for education and engagement. This Design Guide is the first of its kind in North America and addresses a significant gap in knowledge on how to design bus stops to meet the needs of people with disabilities while also being comfortable for cyclists of all ages and abilities. The Design Guide was developed with extensive stakeholder engagement\, including pilot projects in five municipalities in British Columbia. The Design Guide was awarded both the ITE Canada Stan Teply Outstanding Technical Project Award and the ITE International Transportation Achievement Award – Planning Award in 2024. \nThis virtual session will provide an overview of the Design Guide as well as lessons learned from municipal staff from two case study communities. \nRegistration for this webinar is FREE for current ITE and CARSP members. Non-members are welcome to purchase a ticket. \nPresenters\nBrian Patterson\, RPP\, MCIP\, PMP\, RSP1 \nSenior Planner\, Urban Systems \n \nBrian is a senior transportation and brings over 20 years of experience in active transportation planning and design\, multi-modal transportation planning\, and safety and accessibility. Brian has developed over hundreds of plans\, designs\, and studies for communities of all sizes across Canada and has been recognized with numerous industry awards. Brian led the development of the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adajcent to Cycling Infrastructure and has led numerous other design guides\, including the BC Active Transportation Design Guide. \n  \nSuzanne Therrien\, MPH \nActive Transportation Planner\, City of Kelowna \n\nSuzanne is an Active Transportation Planner at the City of Kelowna. Her work focuses on programs\, resources and partnerships to promote more trips by active modes. She holds a Master degree in Public Health with specialty in population health and has over decade experience in active transportation research. \n  \n  \n  \nMo Bot\, RPP\, PMP \nProject Manager\, Public Realm Infrastructure\, City of North Vancouver \n\nMo is a collaboratively-minded project manager specializing in multimodal transportation policy development\, infrastructure design and construction. Mo has worked across Canada on everything from big city major transit projects to site specific high impact public realm and active mobility improvements. They are always keen to hear all perspectives and strive to support physical and social spaces where learning and justice are centred. Rather than give everyone a space at the table\, Mo invites you to smash the table to pieces and build something new that explores the collective experience together.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTVlNjAwOWYtNjQ2MC00ZjY2LThlOWMtYzViNGY1ZjhhNzZi%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-canada-and-carsp-design-guide-for-bus-stops-adjacent-to-cycling-infrastructure/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Presentation,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Webinar-Header-Joint-CARSP-Oct-8-2024-Floating-Bus-Stops-min.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This webinar is now at capacity.  \nTransLink\, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI)\, recently retained Urban Systems to create the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure (download here\, PDF 14.8 MB) to provide province-wide guidance to develop “island platform bus stops” or “floating bus stops” in British Columbia.  The Design Guide provides a comprehensive set of planning and engineering guidelines offering solutions for the planning\, design\, operation\, and maintenance of bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure in a range of contexts and applications throughout British Columbia\, along with guidance for education and engagement. This Design Guide is the first of its kind in North America and addresses a significant gap in knowledge on how to design bus stops to meet the needs of people with disabilities while also being comfortable for cyclists of all ages and abilities. The Design Guide was developed with extensive stakeholder engagement\, including pilot projects in five municipalities in British Columbia. The Design Guide was awarded both the ITE Canada Stan Teply Outstanding Technical Project Award and the ITE International Transportation Achievement Award – Planning Award in 2024. \nThis virtual session will provide an overview of the Design Guide as well as lessons learned from municipal staff from two case study communities. \nRegistration for this webinar is FREE for current ITE and CARSP members. Non-members are welcome to purchase a ticket. \nPresenters\nBrian Patterson\, RPP\, MCIP\, PMP\, RSP1 \nSenior Planner\, Urban Systems \n \nBrian is a senior transportation and brings over 20 years of experience in active transportation planning and design\, multi-modal transportation planning\, and safety and accessibility. Brian has developed over hundreds of plans\, designs\, and studies for communities of all sizes across Canada and has been recognized with numerous industry awards. Brian led the development of the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adajcent to Cycling Infrastructure and has led numerous other design guides\, including the BC Active Transportation Design Guide. \n  \nSuzanne Therrien\, MPH \nActive Transportation Planner\, City of Kelowna \n\nSuzanne is an Active Transportation Planner at the City of Kelowna. Her work focuses on programs\, resources and partnerships to promote more trips by active modes. She holds a Master degree in Public Health with specialty in population health and has over decade experience in active transportation research. \n  \n  \n  \nMo Bot\, RPP\, PMP \nProject Manager\, Public Realm Infrastructure\, City of North Vancouver \n\nMo is a collaboratively-minded project manager specializing in multimodal transportation policy development\, infrastructure design and construction. Mo has worked across Canada on everything from big city major transit projects to site specific high impact public realm and active mobility improvements. They are always keen to hear all perspectives and strive to support physical and social spaces where learning and justice are centred. Rather than give everyone a space at the table\, Mo invites you to smash the table to pieces and build something new that explores the collective experience together. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T130000 DTSTAMP:20240531T170145Z CREATED:20240531T170145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T170145Z UID:10000676-1717761600-1717765200@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE National Capital: City of St. Thomas Highbury EA DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n  \n  \n  \nPresenter: \nMartin 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. \n \n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWYzY2I1YzMtNTBlZS00MGEzLWIxYWItNWI4MjY1OWQ0NWEx%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-city-of-st-thomas-highbury-ea/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Presentation,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Highbury-Photo-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n  \n  \n  \nPresenter: \nMartin 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. \n  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174709Z CREATED:20240404T153149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174709Z UID:10000660-1716980400-1717081200@www.itecanada.org 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 URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/removing-barriers-a-workshop-on-achieving-accessibility-in-transportation-systems/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Training-Accessibility-May-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240423T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174634Z CREATED:20240122T180930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174634Z UID:10000641-1713873600-1713888000@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:Multimodal Traffic Signal Operations Training DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is April 22\, 2024. \nWorkshop Description\nStandard 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. \nIn 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. \nThe key topics that will be covered include: \n\nPrinciples of traffic signal operations for good multimodal level of service;\nHow 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;\nHow to design motor vehicle\, bicycle\, and pedestrian detection zones to maximize green\nutilization and minimize cycle lengths;\nHow 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\nHow to design signal operations to maximize the effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority and minimize its impacts on other users.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon 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: \n\nImplementing permissive periods in signal coordination plans;\nImplementing peer-to-peer communication and/or platoon detection for signal progression\nin variable-cycle-length networks;\nOptimally selecting motor vehicle\, bicycle and pedestrian detector positions\, dimensions\,\nand settings;\nSelecting phase orders to minimize lost time and take advantage of geometric compatibility\nwhen using fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals;\nIdentifying intersection geometry characteristics which can enable more efficient signal operations with fully-protected signal phases and/or Transit Signal Priority; and\nDetermining Transit Signal Priority settings to achieve the desired balance between signal coordination\, transit performance\, and delay to other road users.\n\nTarget Audience\nThis 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. \nTeam Bios\n \nNarayan Donaldson\nRole: Lead Trainer \nNarayan 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. \n \nOkka Maw\nRole: Trainer \nOkka 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. \n \nStephen Kurz\nRole: Trainer \nStephen 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. \n \nEric Post\nRole: Trainer \nEric 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. \n  \n Ticket sales will close on April 19\, 2024.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDVmMWJkOGMtYmE2NC00NjFlLWJiZTQtYmUzMDAwZmM2MWIz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a028b933-6a31-40a7-b6bf-d952c478ad03%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2205056f0d-a6d9-49b0-88a7-a662e753e494%22%7d\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/multimodal-traffic-signal-operations-training-2/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Multimodal-Traffic-Signal-Ops-April-23-2024-min.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. The registration deadline for this event is April 22\, 2024. \nWorkshop Description\nStandard 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. \nIn 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. \nThe key topics that will be covered include: \n\nPrinciples of traffic signal operations for good multimodal level of service;\nHow 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;\nHow to design motor vehicle\, bicycle\, and pedestrian detection zones to maximize green\nutilization and minimize cycle lengths;\nHow 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\nHow to design signal operations to maximize the effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority and minimize its impacts on other users.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon 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: \n\nImplementing permissive periods in signal coordination plans;\nImplementing peer-to-peer communication and/or platoon detection for signal progression\nin variable-cycle-length networks;\nOptimally selecting motor vehicle\, bicycle and pedestrian detector positions\, dimensions\,\nand settings;\nSelecting phase orders to minimize lost time and take advantage of geometric compatibility\nwhen using fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals;\nIdentifying intersection geometry characteristics which can enable more efficient signal operations with fully-protected signal phases and/or Transit Signal Priority; and\nDetermining Transit Signal Priority settings to achieve the desired balance between signal coordination\, transit performance\, and delay to other road users.\n\nTarget Audience\nThis 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. \nTeam Bios\n \nNarayan Donaldson\nRole: Lead Trainer \nNarayan 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. \n \nOkka Maw\nRole: Trainer \nOkka 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. \n \nStephen Kurz\nRole: Trainer \nStephen 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. \n \nEric Post\nRole: Trainer \nEric 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. \n  \n Ticket sales will close on April 19\, 2024. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T143000 DTSTAMP:20240311T171612Z CREATED:20240307T165631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T171612Z UID:10000648-1712152800-1712154600@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada: Special Meeting on By-Law Amendments (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Special Meeting of the ITE Canada membership. This virtual meeting will take place on Wednesday\, April 3 at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on proposed by-law changes. All Canadian District Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members are permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nThis is a virtual event. Please click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe associated meeting materials are available to download here.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTMzZTA4NDctN2ZjYi00MzY2LWI5ZDQtMWM4NjJmNWE5NTBi%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-canada-special-meeting-virtual/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:AGM,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ITE-Canada-Special-Meeting-Banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Special Meeting of the ITE Canada membership. This virtual meeting will take place on Wednesday\, April 3 at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on proposed by-law changes. All Canadian District Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members are permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nThis is a virtual event. Please click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe associated meeting materials are available to download here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T150000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174718Z CREATED:20231222T161818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174718Z UID:10000632-1709204400-1709305200@www.itecanada.org 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 Thursday\, February 29 and Friday\, March 1. The registration deadline for this event is February 23\, 2024. \n\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\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGExYTg1ZWYtMDlmNi00YTM0LWJhOGItZTEzZWU3NDAxOGNh%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 URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/removing-barriers-a-workshop-on-achieving-accessibility-in-transportation-systems-febsession/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/TRAINING-Accessibility-FebruaryMarch-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

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 Thursday\, February 29 and Friday\, March 1. The registration deadline for this event is February 23\, 2024. \n\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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T130000 DTSTAMP:20240216T200632Z CREATED:20240216T200632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T200632Z UID:10000650-1709035200-1709038800@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE National Capital: Quick Build Cycling Program – City of Toronto DESCRIPTION: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 and renewals typically include implementing new line markings\, bundling with state-of-good repair road or water projects\, or standalone cycling or intersection improvements. \nJoin us to learn more about the program and the possible application in our local context. \nPresenters\nSimran Patel\nSimran Patel is a Transportation Technologist in the Cycling and Pedestrian Projects unit at the City of Toronto. She is involved in designing cycling infrastructure for various projects throughout the City. She has been working in the transportation sector for over three years\, with experience in active transportation\, preliminary design and planning\, traffic signal and roadway design\, traffic modelling and construction staging. Simran graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Civil Engineering Program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2020. Prior to joining the City in May 2022\, Simran worked as a Transportation Designer at AECOM working on roadway design\, utility plans and construction staging plans. \n  \nZach Wang\nZach works at the City of Toronto’s Planning\, Delivery and Management (PDM) Section’s Civil Construction Unit. The unit works on the delivery of construction projects via a roster of contractors for various partner units within the PDM section (i.e. Neighborhood Projects\, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects\, Vision Zero Projects). \nPrior to joining the City in February of 2023\, Zach worked as a Project Engineer in the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s (MTO) Project Delivery Office. \nZach graduated from the University of Toronto’s Civil Engineering program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2019. Upon graduating\, he joined the MTO as a part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). During his time in the EDP\, he had the opportunity to explore and work in various offices including Construction Operations\, ITS\, Contract Traffic Engineering\, and Structural Engineering.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjVmYzY0ZjEtYjQwMi00MzEzLTkyY2MtZjVmYTk2ODI3YWM0%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-quick-build-cycling-program-city-of-toronto/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image001-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION: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 and renewals typically include implementing new line markings\, bundling with state-of-good repair road or water projects\, or standalone cycling or intersection improvements. \nJoin us to learn more about the program and the possible application in our local context. \nPresenters\nSimran Patel\nSimran Patel is a Transportation Technologist in the Cycling and Pedestrian Projects unit at the City of Toronto. She is involved in designing cycling infrastructure for various projects throughout the City. She has been working in the transportation sector for over three years\, with experience in active transportation\, preliminary design and planning\, traffic signal and roadway design\, traffic modelling and construction staging. Simran graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Civil Engineering Program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2020. Prior to joining the City in May 2022\, Simran worked as a Transportation Designer at AECOM working on roadway design\, utility plans and construction staging plans. \n  \nZach Wang\nZach works at the City of Toronto’s Planning\, Delivery and Management (PDM) Section’s Civil Construction Unit. The unit works on the delivery of construction projects via a roster of contractors for various partner units within the PDM section (i.e. Neighborhood Projects\, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects\, Vision Zero Projects). \nPrior to joining the City in February of 2023\, Zach worked as a Project Engineer in the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s (MTO) Project Delivery Office. \nZach graduated from the University of Toronto’s Civil Engineering program with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2019. Upon graduating\, he joined the MTO as a part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). During his time in the EDP\, he had the opportunity to explore and work in various offices including Construction Operations\, ITS\, Contract Traffic Engineering\, and Structural Engineering. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174643Z CREATED:20231117T200100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174643Z UID:10000629-1706097600-1706112000@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:Multimodal Traffic Signal Operations Training DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. \nWorkshop Description\nStandard 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. \nIn 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. \nThe key topics that will be covered include: \n\nPrinciples of traffic signal operations for good multimodal level of service;\nHow 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;\nHow to design motor vehicle\, bicycle\, and pedestrian detection zones to maximize green\nutilization and minimize cycle lengths;\nHow 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\nHow to design signal operations to maximize the effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority and minimize its impacts on other users.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon 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: \n\nImplementing permissive periods in signal coordination plans;\nImplementing peer-to-peer communication and/or platoon detection for signal progression\nin variable-cycle-length networks;\nOptimally selecting motor vehicle\, bicycle and pedestrian detector positions\, dimensions\,\nand settings;\nSelecting phase orders to minimize lost time and take advantage of geometric compatibility\nwhen using fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals;\nIdentifying intersection geometry characteristics which can enable more efficient signal operations with fully-protected signal phases and/or Transit Signal Priority; and\nDetermining Transit Signal Priority settings to achieve the desired balance between signal coordination\, transit performance\, and delay to other road users.\n\nTarget Audience\nThis 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. \nTeam Bios\n \nNarayan Donaldson\nRole: Lead Trainer \nNarayan 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. \n \nOkka Maw\nRole: Trainer \nOkka 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. \n \nEmily Thomason\nRole: Trainer \nEmily is a Transportation Planner with seven years of experience in bicycle\, pedestrian and transit planning. She has a master’s in urban and regional planning and has worked for clients across North America and in Europe. She specializes in designing bicycle infrastructure that considers the experience of the most safety-conscious user. She has participated in on-the-ground studies of bicycle facilities in Denmark and the Netherlands with particular focus on protected intersections and roundabouts. She is experienced in leading interactive workshops and presentations\, such as a 2023 ThinkBike workshop. Her experience as a transit planner has also given her an expertise on ways to optimize interactions between transit and bike traffic. She has biked in many different cities and countries and enjoys getting around by walking\, cycling and using transit. \n  \n \nEric Post\nRole: Trainer \nEric 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.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Zjg3MjBhNmEtYTBhMS00MzhiLWIxZmMtZGZmZDdkYTY3MTZk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a028b933-6a31-40a7-b6bf-d952c478ad03%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2205056f0d-a6d9-49b0-88a7-a662e753e494%22%7d\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/multimodal-traffic-signal-operations-training/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TRAINING-Multimodal-Traffic-Signal-Ops-Jan-24-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. \nWorkshop Description\nStandard 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. \nIn 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. \nThe key topics that will be covered include: \n\nPrinciples of traffic signal operations for good multimodal level of service;\nHow 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;\nHow to design motor vehicle\, bicycle\, and pedestrian detection zones to maximize green\nutilization and minimize cycle lengths;\nHow 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\nHow to design signal operations to maximize the effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority and minimize its impacts on other users.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon 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: \n\nImplementing permissive periods in signal coordination plans;\nImplementing peer-to-peer communication and/or platoon detection for signal progression\nin variable-cycle-length networks;\nOptimally selecting motor vehicle\, bicycle and pedestrian detector positions\, dimensions\,\nand settings;\nSelecting phase orders to minimize lost time and take advantage of geometric compatibility\nwhen using fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals;\nIdentifying intersection geometry characteristics which can enable more efficient signal operations with fully-protected signal phases and/or Transit Signal Priority; and\nDetermining Transit Signal Priority settings to achieve the desired balance between signal coordination\, transit performance\, and delay to other road users.\n\nTarget Audience\nThis 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. \nTeam Bios\n \nNarayan Donaldson\nRole: Lead Trainer \nNarayan 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. \n \nOkka Maw\nRole: Trainer \nOkka 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. \n \nEmily Thomason\nRole: Trainer \nEmily is a Transportation Planner with seven years of experience in bicycle\, pedestrian and transit planning. She has a master’s in urban and regional planning and has worked for clients across North America and in Europe. She specializes in designing bicycle infrastructure that considers the experience of the most safety-conscious user. She has participated in on-the-ground studies of bicycle facilities in Denmark and the Netherlands with particular focus on protected intersections and roundabouts. She is experienced in leading interactive workshops and presentations\, such as a 2023 ThinkBike workshop. Her experience as a transit planner has also given her an expertise on ways to optimize interactions between transit and bike traffic. She has biked in many different cities and countries and enjoys getting around by walking\, cycling and using transit. \n  \n \nEric Post\nRole: Trainer \nEric 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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T150000 DTSTAMP:20231207T181606Z CREATED:20230918T184536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T181606Z UID:10000606-1702476000-1702479600@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:ITE Canada: Annual General Meeting (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for ITE Canada Annual General Meeting. This virtual meeting will take place Wednesday\, December 13 at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific. All Canadian District Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members are permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nThis is a virtual event. Please click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe agenda and associated materials\, including the 2023 Financial Statements and 2022-2023 Annual Report\, as well as a proxy voting form are available to download at itecanada.org/annual-general-meeting-2023\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTkzODI1MGMtNWFmYy00MmRlLWFiZTQtMmUxYTAwNmUxNzA2%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-canada-annual-general-meeting-virtual-2023/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:AGM,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Social-Post-Event-Banner-AGM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada":MAILTO:admin@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:Please join us for ITE Canada Annual General Meeting. This virtual meeting will take place Wednesday\, December 13 at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific. All Canadian District Members of ITE are welcome to attend. Note that only non-student members are permitted to vote on motions at the meeting. \nThis is a virtual event. Please click the RSVP below to register. Your ITE membership number is required to register. \nThe agenda and associated materials\, including the 2023 Financial Statements and 2022-2023 Annual Report\, as well as a proxy voting form are available to download at itecanada.org/annual-general-meeting-2023 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T150000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174730Z CREATED:20230927T165645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174730Z UID:10000610-1701774000-1701874800@www.itecanada.org 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 Tuesday\, December 5 and Wednesday\, December 6 \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\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2Y2Y2I4YmQtMDgyMi00ODNjLTlkYmMtY2NiNzBmNjk3MGEw%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 URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/accessibilityworkshop-training/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Training-Header-Accessibility.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

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 Tuesday\, December 5 and Wednesday\, December 6 \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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T174653Z CREATED:20230920T152737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174653Z UID:10000609-1700568000-1700582400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:Multimodal Traffic Signal Operations Training DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. \nPlease note: This workshop on November 21\, 2023 is sold out. Thank you for your interest! As least two more virtual sessions of this training will be offered\, to be announced on itecanada.org\, our social media channels\, and email list. \nWorkshop Description\nStandard 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. \nIn 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. \nThe key topics that will be covered include: \n\nPrinciples of traffic signal operations for good multimodal level of service;\nHow 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;\nHow to design motor vehicle\, bicycle\, and pedestrian detection zones to maximize green\nutilization and minimize cycle lengths;\nHow 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\nHow to design signal operations to maximize the effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority and minimize its impacts on other users.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon 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: \n\nImplementing permissive periods in signal coordination plans;\nImplementing peer-to-peer communication and/or platoon detection for signal progression\nin variable-cycle-length networks;\nOptimally selecting motor vehicle\, bicycle and pedestrian detector positions\, dimensions\,\nand settings;\nSelecting phase orders to minimize lost time and take advantage of geometric compatibility\nwhen using fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals;\nIdentifying intersection geometry characteristics which can enable more efficient signal operations with fully-protected signal phases and/or Transit Signal Priority; and\nDetermining Transit Signal Priority settings to achieve the desired balance between signal coordination\, transit performance\, and delay to other road users.\n\nTarget Audience\nThis 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. \nTeam Bios\n \nNarayan Donaldson\nRole: Lead Trainer \nNarayan 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. \n \nOkka Maw\nRole: Trainer \nOkka 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. \n \nEmily Thomason\nRole: Trainer \nEmily is a Transportation Planner with seven years of experience in bicycle\, pedestrian and transit planning. She has a master’s in urban and regional planning and has worked for clients across North America and in Europe. She specializes in designing bicycle infrastructure that considers the experience of the most safety-conscious user. She has participated in on-the-ground studies of bicycle facilities in Denmark and the Netherlands with particular focus on protected intersections and roundabouts. She is experienced in leading interactive workshops and presentations\, such as a 2023 ThinkBike workshop. Her experience as a transit planner has also given her an expertise on ways to optimize interactions between transit and bike traffic. She has biked in many different cities and countries and enjoys getting around by walking\, cycling and using transit. \n  \n \nEric Post\nRole: Trainer \nEric 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.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- join/19%3ameeting_MDIwMDAzMGQtOWEyYi00MmZiLThhZTMtOTE1NjgwNzViNjY1%40thread.v2/0 ?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a028b933-6a31-40a7-b6bf- d952c478ad03%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2205056f0d-a6d9-49b0-88a7-a662e753e494%22%7d\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/multimodal1/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Training-Multimodal-Traffic-Signal-Ops-min.png ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees. \nPlease note: This workshop on November 21\, 2023 is sold out. Thank you for your interest! As least two more virtual sessions of this training will be offered\, to be announced on itecanada.org\, our social media channels\, and email list. \nWorkshop Description\nStandard 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. \nIn 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. \nThe key topics that will be covered include: \n\nPrinciples of traffic signal operations for good multimodal level of service;\nHow 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;\nHow to design motor vehicle\, bicycle\, and pedestrian detection zones to maximize green\nutilization and minimize cycle lengths;\nHow 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\nHow to design signal operations to maximize the effectiveness of Transit Signal Priority and minimize its impacts on other users.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon 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: \n\nImplementing permissive periods in signal coordination plans;\nImplementing peer-to-peer communication and/or platoon detection for signal progression\nin variable-cycle-length networks;\nOptimally selecting motor vehicle\, bicycle and pedestrian detector positions\, dimensions\,\nand settings;\nSelecting phase orders to minimize lost time and take advantage of geometric compatibility\nwhen using fully-protected turning phases or Leading Pedestrian/Bicycle Intervals;\nIdentifying intersection geometry characteristics which can enable more efficient signal operations with fully-protected signal phases and/or Transit Signal Priority; and\nDetermining Transit Signal Priority settings to achieve the desired balance between signal coordination\, transit performance\, and delay to other road users.\n\nTarget Audience\nThis 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. \nTeam Bios\n \nNarayan Donaldson\nRole: Lead Trainer \nNarayan 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. \n \nOkka Maw\nRole: Trainer \nOkka 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. \n \nEmily Thomason\nRole: Trainer \nEmily is a Transportation Planner with seven years of experience in bicycle\, pedestrian and transit planning. She has a master’s in urban and regional planning and has worked for clients across North America and in Europe. She specializes in designing bicycle infrastructure that considers the experience of the most safety-conscious user. She has participated in on-the-ground studies of bicycle facilities in Denmark and the Netherlands with particular focus on protected intersections and roundabouts. She is experienced in leading interactive workshops and presentations\, such as a 2023 ThinkBike workshop. Her experience as a transit planner has also given her an expertise on ways to optimize interactions between transit and bike traffic. She has biked in many different cities and countries and enjoys getting around by walking\, cycling and using transit. \n  \n \nEric Post\nRole: Trainer \nEric 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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230518T160000 DTSTAMP:20230517T185418Z CREATED:20230328T173917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T185418Z UID:10000567-1684407600-1684425600@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:Big Data & Emerging Traffic Technologies - Lessons and Tools to Learn DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nWorkshop Description\nWith the advancements in telecommunications and image processing\, new sources of data have emerged in the transportation field. The purpose of this interactive workshop is to introduce these new data sources/technologies\, discuss the associated challenges\, and provide guidance from professionals who have first-hand experience on how they can be used to support decision-making. \nThis training will cover three specific technologies: video conflict analysis\, connected vehicle data\, and cellular activity data. \nFor each technology\, the following aspects will be presented: \n\nDescribe how the data is collected/generated;\nExplain the output data and how to interpret the data;\nShow data pitfalls;\nDescribe main advantages of using each technology;\nDiscuss how these data types can be incorporated in transportation engineering; and\nProvide practical applications.\n\n  \nOutcomes  \nUpon completion of the workshop\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand the potential applications of emerging technologies in traffic engineering.\nDescribe the capabilities and limitations of the technologies in transportation planning\, traffic operations\, and road safety projects.\n\n  \nTarget Audience\nThe target audience for this proposed training is transportation professionals at all levels\, working for public and private sector. \n  \nTraining Duration\n\nA half-day virtual session\n11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Pacific Time)\n\n  \nTrainers\nPedram Izadpanah\, Ph.D.\, P.Eng. \nDr. Pedram Izadpanah is the Director of Transportation Engineering with TNS and has more than 17 years of academic and consulting experience in different areas of transportation engineering. His strengths include data mining\, statistical modelling\, and prediction models. His expertise involves development of new methodologies to collect\, process\, and analyze transportation data to improve decision making process for clients. He is a registered professional engineer in the province of Ontario. \nPedram was the chair of the TAC Road Safety Committee (RSC) from 2019 to 2021. He is currently serving as the Vice President of ITE Canada. He has co-authored numerous publications in reputable journals or conference compendiums in the areas of traffic engineering and road safety. \nAlexandre Nolet\, M.Eng.\, RSP1 P.Eng. \nAlexandre is the Director of Transportation Safety and Forensics with TNS and has over 14 years of experience in the transportation consulting industry. His focus has been on transportation safety\, conflict/collision analysis\, rail safety\, and risk management. Alexandre has been an instructor and facilitator for numerous courses offered in both English and French through OTC\, CUTA\, AQTr (Quebec)\, ITE Toronto and Hamilton Sections. He has also developed and taught a practitioner-level safety training related to the HSM\, intersections\, pedestrian facilities\, bicycle facilities and transit stops for the City of Toronto. \nAlexandre is the past-President of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP). He was recently the Chair of the CITE Accessibility committee\, which undertook a state-of-the-practice review of accessibility guidelines in Canada. \nJosée Dumont\, M.A.Sc.\, RSP2I\, P.Eng. \nJosée is a Transportation Safety Engineer with TNS. She is a professional engineer with 15 years of experience in traffic engineering. Her traffic safety experience includes site safety and operations assessments\, road safety audits\, policy review and development\, determination and review of speed limits\, safety reviews\, literature reviews\, and peer reviews. \nJosée is a member of CARSP and ITE and was retained to develop three workshop modules on road safety for the Global Road Safety Facility group of the World Bank\, including road safety in geometric design\, road safety at intersections and road safety through positive guidance. She has also recently taught a module on Roadway Safety Management and Systemic Safety Approaches as part of a Fundamentals and Practical Applications of the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual course offered through the Greater Vancouver ITE Section.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzFmZDhmZWUtNGU3ZS00MzQ5LWEyNGQtZWIxNTJlZGYxZTE0%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 URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/big-data-emerging-traffic-technologies-lessons-and-tools-to-learn-2/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itecanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Big-Data-Training-Header-May-18-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ITE Canada Training Committee":MAILTO:training@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION:This session will qualify for PDH credits for attendees.\n \nWorkshop Description\nWith the advancements in telecommunications and image processing\, new sources of data have emerged in the transportation field. The purpose of this interactive workshop is to introduce these new data sources/technologies\, discuss the associated challenges\, and provide guidance from professionals who have first-hand experience on how they can be used to support decision-making. \nThis training will cover three specific technologies: video conflict analysis\, connected vehicle data\, and cellular activity data. \nFor each technology\, the following aspects will be presented: \n\nDescribe how the data is collected/generated;\nExplain the output data and how to interpret the data;\nShow data pitfalls;\nDescribe main advantages of using each technology;\nDiscuss how these data types can be incorporated in transportation engineering; and\nProvide practical applications.\n\n  \nOutcomes  \nUpon completion of the workshop\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand the potential applications of emerging technologies in traffic engineering.\nDescribe the capabilities and limitations of the technologies in transportation planning\, traffic operations\, and road safety projects.\n\n  \nTarget Audience\nThe target audience for this proposed training is transportation professionals at all levels\, working for public and private sector. \n  \nTraining Duration\n\nA half-day virtual session\n11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Pacific Time)\n\n  \nTrainers\nPedram Izadpanah\, Ph.D.\, P.Eng. \nDr. Pedram Izadpanah is the Director of Transportation Engineering with TNS and has more than 17 years of academic and consulting experience in different areas of transportation engineering. His strengths include data mining\, statistical modelling\, and prediction models. His expertise involves development of new methodologies to collect\, process\, and analyze transportation data to improve decision making process for clients. He is a registered professional engineer in the province of Ontario. \nPedram was the chair of the TAC Road Safety Committee (RSC) from 2019 to 2021. He is currently serving as the Vice President of ITE Canada. He has co-authored numerous publications in reputable journals or conference compendiums in the areas of traffic engineering and road safety. \nAlexandre Nolet\, M.Eng.\, RSP1 P.Eng. \nAlexandre is the Director of Transportation Safety and Forensics with TNS and has over 14 years of experience in the transportation consulting industry. His focus has been on transportation safety\, conflict/collision analysis\, rail safety\, and risk management. Alexandre has been an instructor and facilitator for numerous courses offered in both English and French through OTC\, CUTA\, AQTr (Quebec)\, ITE Toronto and Hamilton Sections. He has also developed and taught a practitioner-level safety training related to the HSM\, intersections\, pedestrian facilities\, bicycle facilities and transit stops for the City of Toronto. \nAlexandre is the past-President of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP). He was recently the Chair of the CITE Accessibility committee\, which undertook a state-of-the-practice review of accessibility guidelines in Canada. \nJosée Dumont\, M.A.Sc.\, RSP2I\, P.Eng. \nJosée is a Transportation Safety Engineer with TNS. She is a professional engineer with 15 years of experience in traffic engineering. Her traffic safety experience includes site safety and operations assessments\, road safety audits\, policy review and development\, determination and review of speed limits\, safety reviews\, literature reviews\, and peer reviews. \nJosée is a member of CARSP and ITE and was retained to develop three workshop modules on road safety for the Global Road Safety Facility group of the World Bank\, including road safety in geometric design\, road safety at intersections and road safety through positive guidance. She has also recently taught a module on Roadway Safety Management and Systemic Safety Approaches as part of a Fundamentals and Practical Applications of the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual course offered through the Greater Vancouver ITE Section. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T130000 DTSTAMP:20230217T210824Z CREATED:20230125T234559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T210824Z UID:10000539-1676548800-1676552400@www.itecanada.org SUMMARY:Incorporating Safety in Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) Guidelines DESCRIPTION: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 additional factors beyond capacity.  The presentation also covers changes in the guidelines when determining when a TIA is required as well as other safety related elements added to the City’s Engineering Design Guide. \nRuss Watts works with the City of Red Deer as the Development & Transportation Engineer.  Prior to this\, Russ worked with Alberta Transportation in various roles related to highway operations\, planning and management.  His work experience spans over 25 years and includes a variety of transportation\, traffic\, municipal and provincial projects.  Russ has a diploma from Red River Community College in Winnipeg\, MB in Winnipeg.  Russ is Professional Licensee with APEGA and Professional Technologist with ASET.\n\nJoin Virtual Event:\nhttps://youtu.be/Zbw-_oYijDA\n URL:https://www.itecanada.org/event/incorporating-safety-in-transportation-impact-assessment-tia-guidelines/ LOCATION:Ottawa Area (Virtual)\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="ITE National Capital Section":MAILTO:nationalcapital@itecanada.org GEO:45.448628;-75.654714 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Join Virtual Event

DESCRIPTION: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 additional factors beyond capacity.  The presentation also covers changes in the guidelines when determining when a TIA is required as well as other safety related elements added to the City’s Engineering Design Guide. \nRuss Watts works with the City of Red Deer as the Development & Transportation Engineer.  Prior to this\, Russ worked with Alberta Transportation in various roles related to highway operations\, planning and management.  His work experience spans over 25 years and includes a variety of transportation\, traffic\, municipal and provincial projects.  Russ has a diploma from Red River Community College in Winnipeg\, MB in Winnipeg.  Russ is Professional Licensee with APEGA and Professional Technologist with ASET. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR