ITE Canada Transportation Talk - Summer 2024

Floating Bus Stops

Design guidance for cycling infrastructure adjacent to bus stops

ITE Canada Awards

Meet our 2024 winners

Hamilton 2024

Highlights from our Annual Conference

TransportationTalk

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Re-live (or experience for the first time) memorable moments from ITE Canada’s 2024 Annual Conference technical program, social and plenary events, sponsors, exhibitors, and more

Olivia Wiper shares highlights from the SLS hosted by the

University Student Chapter in

Brian Patterson and Elnaz Ansari profile their Stan Teply Outstanding Technical Project Award and ITE

Achievement Award winning project

Meet our 2024 Conference

and President and Board Director for the Hamilton Section

Erin Blay and Nico Malfara offer recommendations for transportation-related books to add to your list

Pedram Izadpanah Ph.D., P.Eng.

President, ITE Canada president@itecanada.org

It was wonderful to see over 500 delegates and exhibitors in Hamilton this past June for the ITE Canada Annual Conference. A huge thanks to our members who volunteered hundreds of hours to ensure a productive and memorable experience for all attendees. I quite enjoyed the social events and the technical content of the conference. The post-conference survey results were extremely positive and encouraging. In collaboration with the Halifax Local Arrangement Committee (LAC), we will focus on areas of improvement identified in the survey for our 2025 conference, aiming to create an even better experience for our members.

The ITE Canada Board met during the Hamilton Conference and approved our 2025 year-end budget. Additionally, the directors brainstormed to update the ITE Canada Strategic Plan for 2025-2027. The Executive Committee will present a draft plan to our Board in September. Upon approval, we will share the plan with our members, outlining the direction for ITE Canada over the next three years. I would like to thank our Vice President, Irini Akhnoukh, for her efforts in updating the Strategic Plan.

In 2022 and 2023, in Vancouver and Winnipeg, ITE Canada Executives held town halls and brainstorming sessions with our Student Chapters’ leadership and advisors to identify areas where ITE Canada could support their re-activation after the two-year COVID-19 shutdown. As a result, ITE Canada allocated financial resources and created a Task Force to assist our Student Chapters. When reviewing the Student Chapter annual reports, I was so proud of our Student Chapters, the amazing activities they are engaged in, and the services they are providing to our student members.

Similar to the support provided to our Student Chapters, we will be forming a Task Force led by our Secretary-Treasurer, Destiny Piper, aimed at identifying the needs of our Sections across the country and providing more effective support to our Sections. Stay tuned for more details in future issues of Transportation Talk

Following our Call for Nominations this spring, Madhuri Seera from the City of Calgary, will be joining the ITE Canada Executive Committee as the new Secretary for 20252026. I would like to congratulate her on this acclamation, and I look forward to working with her to serve our members. Welcome aboard, Madhuri!

Here are a few exciting opportunities for our members coming this fall to socialize with peers and benefit from high-quality technical content:

• UWaterloo Student Chapter 50th Anniversary Luncheon: Friday, September 27, noon at the University of Waterloo. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details to be announced on the ITE UWaterloo LinkedIn page.

Left: Gathering of Canadians who attended the ITE International Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, July 22, 2024.

Right: Pedram with Valerie Smith, CARSP President and Parachute’s Director of Road Safety and Safe Mobility at ITE Canada’s 2024 Annual Conference in Hamilton, June 10, 2024.

• Toronto Section 50th Anniversary Christmas Luncheon: Planned for early December, details will be finalized soon at toronto.itecanada.org Follow ITE Toronto to keep up to date. This is a seminal moment in our history, and I look forward to celebrating this milestone together.

• Call for Abstracts and Sponsor/Exhibitor Prospectus for our 2025 Annual Conference will be released in September 2024. Consider sharing your experience and ideas and connecting with attendees in Halifax next June.

• Joint webinar with Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) will be hosted by ITE Canada in early October 2024, organized by our Technical Liaison Committee (TLC) and featuring the Stan Teply Award for Outstanding Technical Project-winning Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure profiled on page 37.

• Training organized by the ITE Canada Training Committee: Following popular training opportunities in 2023-2024, new topics are planned for the coming year. Watch for more info at itecanada.org.

ITE is preparing for the 12th Edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual. Please consider submitting any trip generation data you have collected as part of your projects through ITE’s easy-to-use submission portal or via email. Visit the TripGen12 Call for Data to learn more. ITE is offering a prize for the top submitters by August 31! It is very important that our members submit Canadian data to keep this resource comprehensive and up-to-date for transportation professionals across the country.

I hope to attend ITE Canada section events across the country in 2024 and have the opportunity to meet you. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out to me with your suggestions and thoughts.

Have a great summer, everyone!

Pedram Izadpanah, Ph.D., P.Eng. President, ITE Canada

Edward Soldo, P.Eng., FITE

Canadian District Director, ITE director@itecanada.org

Summer is here and time flies with the good weather upon us. So many things are happening on the ITE front and, hopefully, you’ve had a chance to engage in some of our events.

The ITE Canada conference in Hamilton was a resounding success. It was great to see all the ITE Canada members there; it always reminds me of a get-together of friends. Thanks to the Local Arrangements Committee and the National Technical Program Committee for working together to organize this year’s event. The technical program had a diversity of topics and the social events were lots of fun. A special thanks to my former colleagues at the City of Hamilton for all their hard work arranging the scooter and bike rodeo. I managed to stay on the e-scooter and cruise around the “donut” roundabout.

Congratulations to all the 2024 award winners and, in particular, to my dear friend Jen Malzer, the H. Robert Burton Distinguished Service Award recipient. Jen is a passionate transportation professional who has shown exemplary volunteerism in section, district and international roles with ITE and is a leader who truly cares about making our transportation system better for all users.

As Chair of the ITE Canada Nominating Committee, I want to congratulate Madhuri Seera on being acclaimed to the ITE Canada Executive Committee as our next Secretary starting in 2025.

On the ITE International front, I had the opportunity to attend the International Board of Direction meetings and the Joint ITE International and Mid-Colonial Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Philadelphia this summer. It was an outstanding conference in a historic city and it was great to see so many Canadians come out to the District social event. I had the opportunity to talk to many of our ITE Canada members at the conference and coerce them into a selfie. Congratulations to our Canadian award winners, our Traffic Bowl team from UBC, our new Leadership ITE graduates, and our new ITE Honorary Member, Bruce Belmore. I will always remember the “Rocky” 5k run up the steps of the Museum of Art with 50 other ITE members!

I would strongly encourage everyone to read through the July edition of the ITE Journal, which includes many great articles on roadway safety in our transportation industry and some Canadian content regarding sustainability metrics. Remember, the ITE Learning Hub is always available with many new opportunities for upcoming webinars, courses and training programs.

Keep well, stay safe and if you have any questions regarding ITE, please contact me at esoldo@itecanada.org or on Twitter: @EdwardSoldo.

Edward Soldo, P.Eng. (F) Canadian District Director

News from ITE Canada

Board Meeting Highlights | June 9, 2024

The June in-person meeting of the 2024 ITE Canada Board of Directors was an opportunity for more in-depth discussion and connection between members.

Updates were provided for the Hamilon 2024 conference by Co-Chair and Board Member Jill Juhlke. The Halifax 2025 and future conferences were discussed. The two subsequent conferences are confirmed as Victoria in 2026 and Calgary in 2027 (joint with ITE International). Potential locations for the 2028 conference being considered are Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), Southwestern Ontario (London), and Toronto.

Madhuri Seera was approved by the Board as being acclaimed to the ITE Canada Secretary position (2025-2026).

Adam St. Amant, Chair of the Training Committee, provided a summary of the 2023-2024 season. Two topics were each offered three times with improved processes following lessons from the previous season. The Committee updated their Terms of Reference and noted potential areas of improvement for future operations.

Farhad Shahla, Chair of the Technical Liaison Committee (TLC), shared that a fifth position has been added to the TLC and updates have been made to their Terms of Reference, technical efforts, and partnerships. Upcoming initiatives will seek to enhance connections between our TAC and ITE Appointees.

Paula Sawicki, Chair of the National Technical Program Committee (NTPC), shared that the committee had a successful inaugural year of organizing the Hamilton conference program. The group will take lessons learned to further enhance our conference technical programs moving forward.

A financial report was shared by Treasurer Destiny Piper for the second quarter of the 2023/2024 fiscal year and a proposed budget was presented for 2024/2025, noting a deficit of $13,800. The Board moved a motion to increase annual membership dues by $5 USD.

Bruce Belmore, Chair of the Future Transportation Leaders Fund, provided updates on this new charitable foundation. See page 9.

Following the formal conclusion of the meeting, an exercise was conducted to provide input for ITE Canada’s strategic plan update, led by Vice President Irini Akhnoukh. Feedback from Board Members was given on focus areas in the near future such as engagement of transportation planners and young members and improved collaboration between ITE Canada and Section Executives.

Madhuri Seera acclaimed as ITE Canada’s 2025-2026 Secretary

ITE Canada is pleased to announce that Madhuri Seera has been acclaimed as Secretary of our Executive Committee beginning January 1, 2025 for a two-year term.

A Call for Nominations for this position was open from April 11 to May 31, 2024. There was one nomination presented to the Board of Directors for approval; Madhuri was unanimously acclaimed for the position, eliminating the need for an election. Join us in welcoming Madhuri, who shares the message below with our membership:

Dear ITE members,

I am delighted to introduce myself as the newly acclaimed Secretary of ITE Canada. My passion for inclusive leadership and mentorship, professional experience, and commitment to the ITE community will continue to drive me in the role of Secretary. My journey with ITE began in 2005 as a Vice-President of the University of Nevada Las Vegas student chapter and has since evolved into various leadership roles, at the local, national, and international levels. Employed at the City of Calgary in a senior management role, I have the privilege of working on mega and complex transportation initiatives.

My values and principles have guided me throughout my career and will continue to do so in my new role. Please check out my LinkedIn page for more information on my professional journey. As a LeadershipITE graduate with nearly two decades of professional and ITE experience, I am well-equipped and excited to serve ITE Canada.

My academic credentials provide a strong theoretical foundation that complements my public and private sector work experience in United States and Canada. I envision a future for ITE Canada that strengthens collaboration within the organization, enhances national and international relations, and fosters a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.

I am especially excited about working with Student Chapters. I firmly believe in the power of education and its role in shaping our professional journeys. I have consistently found ways to develop partnerships and engagement with universities in my various roles. I am grateful for this opportunity to work with student members of ITE, and to develop synergies that showcase ITE Canada and Canadian post-secondary institutions at the international level.

I look forward to getting to know you and enable our collective contribution to the growth and success of ITE Canada. Thank you for welcoming me as your new Secretary!

Madhuri Seera, M.Sc., P.Eng, PTOE (Hear my name)

Southern Alberta Section | City of Calgary

She/Her

Canadians recognized with ITE awards and honours

Congratulations to the many Canadians recognized at the 2024 ITE International Excellence in Transportation Awards during ITE’s Annual Meeting in Philadelphia!

Council Impact Award

ITE Canada is honoured to receive a 2024 Council Impact Award with Kate Whitfield for her Career Connect with Kate initiative. ITE’s Council Impact Awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to the transportation industry and the communities they serve.

ITE International bestowed this honour on Kate and ITE Canada with the following accolade in their release (PDF, 245 KB):

This award highlights the exceptional efforts of Kate Whitfield in creating a program that not only supports career development but also fosters a sense of community and inclusivity within the transportation profession. ITE Canada‘s commitment to fostering professional growth and inclusivity in the transportation field is commendable, as their backing of this initiative has significantly enhanced its impact and accessibility.

Conceived by Kate, a Principal at Alta Planning + Design, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Career Connect began as a virtual networking video series to remove barriers to employment, provide practical job-seeking tips, and offer a platform for connection at a time when in-person events were not feasible. ITE Canada has since supported Kate with the production and distribution of 18 Career Connect episodes featuring 87 participants that have been viewed nearly 4,500 times as of July 2024. The initiative

has also expanded to in-person events hosted by Sections, Student Chapters, and at the ITE Canada District Conference.

This long-lived and successful initiative is a unique innovation in educational programming and engagement for members (and soon-to-be members) at all stages of their careers. Career Connect also extends the opportunity for many professionals to join Kate in sharing their knowledge and time to grow the profession. Finally, it epitomizes diversity, equity, and inclusion—concepts that are fundamental to the purpose, approach, and execution of Career Connect with Kate.

Thank you to Kate and all of the panellists, participants, and viewers who have made this initiative a great success!

Learn more about the impact of Career Connect with Kate in our award submission, prepared March 2024, here (PDF, 354 KB).

ITE Canada President Pedram Izadpanah and Kate Whitfield accept the Council Impact Award from ITE President John Davis

ITE Transportation Achievement Award — Planning

Congratulations to the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure project team for winning the 2024 ITE Transportation Achievement Award in the Planning category!

TransLink, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI), retained Urban Systems, Toole Design Group, Universal Access Design, and EAP Consulting Ltd. to create the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure to guide communities in British Columbia on how to effectively design bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure to meet the needs of people with disabilities while also being comfortable for cyclists of all ages and abilities. This Design Guide is the first of its kind in North America and addresses a significant knowledge gap in the profession.

This project was also recognized at ITE Canada’s 2024 Annual Conference as the winner of the Stan Teply Outstanding Technical Project Award. Learn more about this award-winning project in this release (PDF, 430 KB) from ITE International and in the project profile on page 37 of this Transportation Talk.

Emerging leaders recognized

Our Canadian 2024 Rising Star, Destiny Piper, Saskatchewan Section, KGS Group, was highlighted. Destiny is also one of the 2024 ITE Young Leaders to Follow which includes two additional Canadians: Mark Hearson, Manitoba Section, Stantec and Khelen Upadhyay, Greater Vancouver Section, City of Delta.

Congratulations to the Canadian graduates from the 2024 Class of LeadershipITE: Erica Bayley, Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited, and Julia Salvini, Salvini Consulting, both from the Southwestern Ontario Section.

ITE Honourary Member

Last but certainly not least, Bruce Belmore—one of three individuals named in 2024 as an ITE Honorary Member, the highest recognition of notable and outstanding professional achievement ITE presents to an individual—was celebrated in Philadelphia. Bruce is known to many in Canada, having served on the Saskatchewan Section and Canadian District Executives before becoming only the fourth Canadian President of ITE International, among many other contributions. Learn more about Bruce’s long career, achievements, and service in the January 2024 ITE Journal.

Project Manager Brian Patterson of Urban Systems accepting the Transportaiton Achievement Award from ITE President John Davis

LeadershipITE graduates Erica Bayley & Julia Salvini

Bruce Belmore accepting his ITE Honorary Membership

FUTURE TRANSPORTATION LEADERS Fund

2024 marks the start of a new and exciting era for ITE Canada with the establishment of a charitable program to support students and young members. For almost a decade, ITE Canada’s Executive Committee has sought to establish a fund to offer members a mechanism to give back to the organization while receiving a tax break for doing some good. At the ITE Canada 2024 Hamilton Conference in June, we announced that the Future Transportation Leaders Fund has been granted charitable status by the Canadian government and is officially launched.

The Fund’s inaugural board has been busy over the last year incorporating the charity, developing a recognizable logo, establishing bylaws for operation, and developing a meaningful purpose:

PURPOSE: To support the next generation of transportation industry leaders

When you talk to professionals in the industry, you often hear that they feel privileged to work in a profession that allows them to positively impact the world around them. Many members, over time, feel motivated to give back to the industry for the opportunities they have been granted and to support the next generation of leaders poised to make their mark in the profession.

I am pleased to share that the idea has resonated with many people since our initial announcement and we have already had several generous members come forward with donations.

“Thank you for supporting my education, for the mentorship opportunities and for inviting me to the conference this year. It means a lot to me!”

Adriana Ceric, University of Waterloo 2024 ITE Canada Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient

Adriana Ceric accepting her scholarship from ITE Canada President and Future Transportation Leaders Fund Board Member Pedram Izadpanah and Edward Soldo, ITE Canada District Director. Edward was among the first to receive a Future Transportation Leaders Fund pin provided for any personal donation of $1,000 or more.

I see this program inspiring action within the ITE Canada community for many years. The Fund is intended to resonate with members, consulting companies, and industry partners. We expect that the Future Transportation Leaders Fund will be seen, over time, as a key mechanism for carrying out ITE Canada’s purpose.

Donations to the Fund will play a critical role in empowering future transportation professionals. The Fund will provide the necessary support for emerging transportation leaders through the following:

• Allow us to focus our efforts on defined support for students and young members

• Provide a tax break for donors (who doesn’t like a 50 percent break when trying to do something good for others?)

• Build a ‘culture of giving’ within the ITE Canada community

• Help inspire others to give by sharing success stories

• Promote personal goal-setting to give back over a member’s lifetime

• Provide a mechanism to thank those who give major donations

The donation paths include:

• Donations by individual members, consulting companies, ITE Canada Sections and industry partners

• Legacy-giving by members who intend to give money through their estate

• Monthly-giving and one-time donations

• Periodic fundraising campaigns to focus our efforts on an area of purpose

The fund was established with all members in mind, including those early in their careers. We will track all donations over your lifetime and recognize milestones achieved.

Watch for our website coming soon to provide more information about the charitable Fund and levels of giving that members may aspire to achieve over their careers. Know that ITE Canada has committed to cover the Fund’s administrative costs so that every dollar you donate will be used directly to help support future transportation leader activities. Donations will fund graduate and undergraduate scholarships and other areas such as diversity, safety, mentorship, and STEM.

Our current Future Transportation Leaders Fund board members would love to hear your questions, thoughts, and ideas. Please reach out via futureleadersfund@itecanada.org and watch for more information to come.

Regards,

Bruce Belmore Chair, Future Transportation Leaders Fund

Call for Volunteers

ITE Canada is seeking volunteers to join the National Technical Program Committee (NTPC) beginning Fall 2024. This committee delivers an exceptional technical program at ITE Canada Annual Conferences.

The key mandate of the NTPC is to:

• Develop the technical program for the ITE Canada Annual Conference each year.

• Ensure high-quality technical presentations, workshops, etc. are available for attendees at the ITE Canada Annual Conference each year.

• Develop and maintain a consistent methodology and materials for the preparation of the technical program.

Shaping our Shared Future

Associated Engineering provides customized, strategic transportation planning and traffic engineering services. Complementing our technical expertise, our specialist team brings strong project management, consultation, and facilitation skills. We work with communities, stakeholders, and First Nations to develop sustainable and resilient transportation solutions.

Our services include:

▪ Transportation Master Plans

▪ Active Transportation Plans

▪ Modelling & Model Interpretation

▪ Business Case Development

▪ Policy Studies

▪ Functional Corridor Planning

▪ Intelligent Transportation Systems

▪ Safety Reviews & Audits

▪ Intersection & Network Analysis

▪ Traffic Operation Analysis

▪ Traffic Impact Assessments

▪ Traffic Accommodation Plans

▪ Traffic Signal Design

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage activities related to the ITE Canada Annual Conference technical program, including, but not limited to, issuing and reviewing the Call for Abstracts, coordinating with presenters/moderators, and creating the technical program schedule.

• Curate technical sessions with unique content and/or delivery formats.

• Work with the Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) to ensure the technical program runs smoothly.

NTPC members are appointed for three-year terms. Approximately 12 virtual meetings are typically held annually. Conference attendance is encouraged to learn and provide support during the program.

Selection preference will be given to current ITE Canada members demonstrating strong organizational and coordination skills with knowledge of and/or involvement in previous events. If you are interested in participating on this committee, please complete the ITE Canada Volunteer Form at itecanada.org/volunteer by Thursday, August 1, 2024. On the form, check off ITE Canada – National Technical Program Committee in the list of opportunities and provide:

• an expression of your interest and the skills you would bring to the committee.

• an indication of support from your employer.

• a resume.

If you have any questions about the volunteer position with NTPC, please feel free to contact the 2025 NTPC Chair Garrett Donaher at technicalprogram@itecanada.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

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ITE Canada 2024 Excellence in Transportation Awards

& Scholarships

H. Robert Burton Distinguished Service Award Jen

Malzer

Southern Alberta Section | City of Calgary

ITE Canada’s most prestigious honour, the H. Robert Burton Distinguished Service Award, is named after a founder of the original Canadian Section in 1951. Bob dedicated much of his life to the transportation profession and was still attending ITE meetings right up to his death at the age of 101 years. This award is bestowed upon members who have shown these same qualities and demonstrated a notable career in the field and a record of service with ITE Canada.

Over her 22-year career, Jen Malzer has served with passion and enthusiasm at every level of ITE with Executive roles and committee participation at the University of Manitoba Student Chapter, the Southern Alberta Section, ITE Canada (President, 2015-2017), and the ITE International Board of Direction (Director, 2018-2021). In every role, she contributes ideas and dedicated effort to building strong communities of practice. Beyond ITE, she has also been a board member for Vélo Canada Bikes, served on an expert panel to advise Parks Canada on Sustainable Transportation opportunities within Banff National Park, and was on the steering committee for Walk21 Foundation Calgary.

In her day job as the Leader of Public Spaces Project Development at The City of Calgary, Jen supports a team reimagining mobility, parks, and recreation. She has led many complex projects like Flyover Park, LRT and BRT functional plans. Outside of work, Jen loves reading, travelling, and biking with her son, Scott, to school every day.

Outstanding Voluntary Contribution Award

Ryan Martinson

Southern Alberta Section | Martinson Golly

This award celebrates the hard work and dedication of members who have made exceptional voluntary contributions to ITE Canada and its programs or projects.

Ryan loves working with people—learning from their lived experiences, their concerns, and the possibilities they see for dignified, comfortable, and safe daily travel. Known by many for his creative use of comics to communicate complex transportation ideas, Ryan has formally chaired and been a member of committees at both the ITE Canada and International levels including the Technical Liaison Committee, the Sustainable Standing Committee, the Complete Streets Council, the Equity and Diversity Committee and STEM Committee. He has been involved in developing design guidance; leading training courses on street design; developing graduate courses related to sustainability and complexity; participating in research projects related to the built environment; and teaching and mentoring university students.

Rising Star Award Destiny Piper

Saskatchewan Section | KGS Group

The Rising Stars Program identifies the next generation and new faces of the transportation profession, recognizing members under the age of 35 who have made an impact on the profession early in their careers.

Destiny Piper, a transportation engineer with KGS Group, has a decade of progressive experience in transportation and exhibits leadership skills that make her worthy of this award. She has actively contributed to the ITE community from early in her career. Starting as the registration chair for the 2015 ITE Canada national conference in Regina, SK, she has since held key roles at various levels of the organization, including President of the Saskatchewan Section and member of the ITE Canada’s Board of Directors. She is currently serving as ITE Canada’s Treasurer and Secretary.

Stan Teply Outstanding Technical Project Award

The Stan Teply Award recognizes outstanding projects that showcase excellent technical achievement in transportation planning and/or engineering in Canada.

TransLink, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI), retained Urban Systems in association with Toole Design Group to create the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure to guide communities in British Columbia on how to effectively design bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure to meet the needs of people with disabilities while also being comfortable for cyclists of all ages and abilities. This Design Guide is the first of its kind in North America and addresses a significant knowledge gap in the profession.

Learn more in the article on page 37.

Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure

TransLink, B.C. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, Urban Systems, Toole Design Group, Universal Access Design, and EAP Consulting Ltd

Canadian Nominees for the ITE Transportation Achievement Awards

The ITE Transportation Achievement Awards are presented annually for significant achievements in the advancement of transportation. We were proud to put forward Canadian nominees and see our Stan Teply winner honoured with an ITE award!

Safety Category

Proactive Risk Mapping and Network Screening: Moving Beyond Blackspots

Martinson Golly Ltd. and City of Coquitlam

Complete Streets Category

Livable Deep Cove: Gallant Avenue Renewal Project Urban Systems and District of North Vancouver

Planning Category

Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure

TransLink, B.C. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, Urban Systems, Toole Design Group, EAP Consulting, and Universal Access Design

Traffic Engineering Category

Citywide Elementary School Traffic and Safety Study City of Burnaby

Accepted by (left to right): Jennifer Hardy (BC MoTI), Laura Cabral (Toole Design Group), Marcia Eng (Urban Systems), Cristina Lucca (EAP Consulting), Jayson Walker (Urban Systems), and Brian Patterson (Urban Systems)

Canadians named ITE Young Leaders to Follow

ITE Young Leaders to Follow highlights younger members making an impact in ITE and the profession. We congratulate the three Canadians included in the 2024 Class:

Destiny Piper

Saskatchewan Section KGS Group

Mark Hearson

Manitoba Section

Stantec

Khelen Uppadhay

Greater Vancouver Section City of Delta

Recognition of 2024 Local Arrangements Committee Hamilton Section

Conference Co-Chairs

We thank the 2024 Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) from the ITE Hamilton Section for the months of hard work they dedicated to planning an outstanding annual conference. We recognize not only the time and effort that they personally put into the conference but also their families and employers for supporting their service to ITE Canada.

• Brian Hollingworth, City of Hamilton

• Jill Juhlke, City of Hamilton

Local Arrangements Committee

• Mathew Bilodeau – City of Niagara Falls

• Mike Field – City of Hamilton

• Ali Hadayeghi – CIMA+

• Pedram Izadpanah – TNS Group

• Juby Lee – City of Hamilton

• John McGill – MobilSafe Solutions

• Sean Nix – Region of Peel

• Zibby Petch – Arcadis

• Paula Sawicki – Region of Waterloo/NTPC

• Farhad Shahla – City of Hamilton

• Omar Shams – City of Hamilton

• Edward Soldo – Municipality of Chatham-Kent/ITE Canada

• Sheeba Vasudevan – Quinta International

ITE Canada 2024

David Tam Memorial Award

This award is conferred to young professionals starting their careers in the transportation field in memory of David Tam, a well-liked and respected transportation professional, mentor, skilled consultant, and friend to all.

Manpreet is an EIT with WSP in Edmonton. He works with the Urban Design team, focusing on neighbourhood renewal which provides transportation facilities to older neighbourhoods in Edmonton. He also works with the pavement design team on projects throughout Alberta. He was the recipient of the ITE Canada Undergraduate Award in 2021. He is passionate about fostering connectivity using multi-modal facilities. Aside from engineering, he is a first aid instructor and an amateur pastry chef.

Manpreet Singh

Northern Alberta Section | WSP

Award generously sponsored by

Student Presentation Competition Award

Grace Mulcahy is a part-time Graduate Student at York University and also works full time as a Traffic Project Coordinator and Liaison Specialist at the City of Vaughan. Grace has over 3 years transportation engineering experience at both the local and regional levels of government. She is pursuing her Master of Applied Science with her thesis focused on active transportation level of service. She is currently registered as an Engineer-in-Training with the PEO.

Grace Mulcahy

York University

Presented by Christephen Chen of Bunt & Associates (middle) and Bruce Belmore, Chair of the Future Transportation Leaders Fund (left)

Presented by Bruce Belmore, Chair of the Future Transportation Leaders Fund (left) and Edward Soldo, ITE Canada Director (right)

Student Paper Competition Award

Parinaz Joneidi Shariat Zadeh

Parinaz is pursuing a Master of Natural Resources Management at the University of Manitoba. She earned a B.Sc. degree in Urban Development in Iran. Currently, she is collaborating with the town of Pinawa to develop green and sustainable infrastructures aimed at enhancing tourism and active transportation in the community. Her primary interest lies in Active Transportation, and she is keen on collaborating with other communities. Awarded based on the quality of her paper entitled A GIS-based evaluation of active transportation: Fort Garry Campus.

ITE Canada / WATT Consulting Group Transportation in a Sustainable World Student Award

Ian is an MSc student specializing in Transportation Engineering at the University of Calgary. He’s involved in the MITACS Accelerate program with Calgary Transit, researching public transit under the supervision of Dr. Alex De Barros. Post-graduation, Ian aspires to work in transportation or traffic engineering, utilizing his expertise to improve urban mobility and develop sustainable transportation solutions. Awarded based on the quality and appreciation of interdisciplinary collaboration in his paper entitled Charging Up Opinions: Unveiling Canadian Sentiments on Electric Vehicles (EVs) through Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modeling of Reddit Data.

University of Manitoba

Presented by Stephen Oliver of Stantec

Award generously sponsored by

Ian Christopher Roman

University of Calgary

Award generously sponsored by

Announced by Nadine King of WATT Consulting Group

ITE Canada 2024

EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORTATION AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Dr. Michel Van Aerde Memorial Transportation Scholarship

Excellence in a doctorate-level transportation program

Rulla is a Ph.D. candidate at Carleton University and President of the ITE Carleton Student Chapter. Previously, she worked at Sharjah Research Academy and the University of Sharjah (UOS) in the UAE. Rulla earned her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Civil Engineering from the UOS in 2011 and 2014. In September 2021, she embarked on her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Carleton, focusing on studying road user behaviour at roundabouts.

John Vardon Memorial Transportation Scholarship

Excellence in a master’s-level transportation program

Tristan’s research at the University of British Columbia is focused on leveraging optimization and machine learning techniques to enhance public transit. He completed his BASc at UBC in 2019 and has experience working in both private and public sectors of public transportation. Tristan’s goal is to improve equitable access to efficient transportation options for folks within their communities and in doing so reduce congestion and environmental impacts.

ITE Canada Undergraduate Scholarship

Adriana, a third-year Civil Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, is passionate about public transit, accessibility, and emerging technology. Throughout her previous internships, she contributed to the creation of accessible, multi-modal trip planning applications for transit agencies across North America. Currently, she serves as a Transportation Planning Intern at Stantec. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring transit systems worldwide and painting.

Rulla Al-Haideri

Carleton University

Tristan J. Ford

University of British Columbia

Adriana Ceric

University of Waterloo

2024 Canadian Collegiate Traffic Bowl Champions

Congratulations to the 2024 Traffic Bowl Champions from the University of British Columbia Student Chapter: Steve Martin, Tarek Ghoul, Eric Seto, and alternate Youjia Liu—and well done to all of the teams for your hard work!

Many thanks to the people who helped make this competition a great success including Traffic Bowl Coordinator Ian Lindley, MC Tyler Golly, clue master Russell Brownlee, and event volunteers Andrew Brown and Julianna Petrovich.

University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia team receiving award from Traffic Bowl Coordinator Ian Lindley (left) and ITE Canada

President Pedram Izadpanah (right)

University of Manitoba

Mohawk College

Western University

McMaster University

University of Waterloo

University of New Brunswick

University of British Columbia

University of Victoria

University of Calgary

ITE Canada 2024

Outstanding Section Award Manitoba Section

The Manitoba Section showed exemplary service to their membership in 2023. In addition to hosting the 2023 ITE Canada/CARSP Joint Conference, they held luncheons covering a wide range of content, including a joint networking event with the University of Manitoba ITE Student Chapter, and are utilizing member engagement survey results to develop upcoming priorities and plan next events. They also co-hosted a successful joint virtual event alongside fellow Prairie ITE Sections (Northern Alberta, Southern Alberta, and Saskatchewan) entitled Beyond the Horizon: Future-Proofing Transportation on the Prairies which attracted over 100 participants.

2023 SECTION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• President: Rebecca Peterniak

• Vice President & Director: Steve Wood

• Secretary: Mark Hearson

• Treasurer: Karalee Klassen-Townsend

• Past President: Steven Florko

Section Momentum Award Southwestern Ontario Section

After a few years of inactivity, the section used 2023 to reconnect with their membership and “met them at home” by taking events out to them, rather than always hosting a dinner and presentation. The nearness was universally appreciated, and enhanced by interesting topics. They engaged and interacted with each other and by creating excitement and showing membership value to members; were able to nearly double their membership rolls in 12 months. Creative events such as a charter bus tour picking up participants from Waterloo to Windsor garnered great interest and offered networking alongside learning opportunities.

2023 SECTION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• President: Jeff Jongsma

• Vice President: Tim Kooistra

• Treasurer: Paul Yanchuk

• Secretary: Adam Morrison

• Past President: Doug MacRae

• Student Liaison: Chris Bachmann & Sean Nix

Mark Hearson (left) accepts from ITE Canada President Pedram Izadpanah

Left to right: Chris Bachmann, Tim Kooistra, and Jeff Jongsma accept from Pedram Izadpanah

Outstanding Student Chapter Award

Since last year’s recognition as the Student Chapter Momentum award winner by both ITE Canada and ITE International, the chapter has grown their membership and held large networking events including Elevate with the York and McMaster Chapters and a joint industry night with other UW Civil Engineering societies and design teams. They have formalized a leadership program to encourage team members to lead new events and have held community and K-12 outreach initiatives with groups on campus.

2023-2024 STUDENT CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• President: Chris Lehmann Skelton

• Vice-President: Mavjot Kaur

• Treasurer: Lucas Sobreira

• Secretary: Jeffrey Dai

• Events Director: Shrinidhi Elangovanneela

• Media Director: William Pham

• Chapter Advisor: Dr. Chris Bachmann

Student Chapter Momentum Award

After a slowdown of activity imposed by the pandemic, the UNB chapter, led by a group of enthusiastic student leaders, re-launched in the 2022-2023 academic year. In 2023-2024, that momentum has grown as they continue to serve the UNB transportation community by hosting many social and technical activities such as a pumpkin painting, participating at the Atlantic Section Fall and Spring Conferences, hosting technical presentations by practicing engineers, and a tour of the New Brunswick Department of Transportation Sign Shop.

2023-2024 STUDENT CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• President: Alex Gallant

• Vice President: Abby Cartwright & Maddie Whitehouse

• Secretary: William Morrison

• Treasurer: Kate McLean

• Chapter Advisor: Dr. Eric Hildebrand

University of Waterloo

University

of New Brunswick

Left to right: Adriana Ceric, Reza Aminghafouri, Chris Bachmann, Lucas Sobreira, Mavjot Kaur, and Chris Lehmann Skelton accept from Pedram Izadpanah

Left to right: Alexis Matchett, Abby Cartwright, and Alex Gallant accept from ITE Canada Secretary/Treasurer Destiny Piper alongside Maddie Whitehouse and Kate McLean

CONFERENCE RECAP

ITE Canada’s 2024 Annual Conference was a resounding success. Hosted June 9-12 in Hamilton, Ontario, over 500 delegates, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors gathered to connect, learn, and advance the industry.

We invite you to dive into the highlights from a jam-packed four days.

Hamilton sights enjoyed on the daily Morning Run led by District Director Edward Soldo.

A NOTE OF THANKS

In June, Hamilton hosted the 2024 ITE Canada Annual Conference. By all accounts, the conference lived up to its theme of Disruptive Progress from the thought-provoking keynote address by Professor Jeff Casello to the first ever and highly successful “Play Street” event. The conference provided a great opportunity for attendees to learn, share, network, experience our “Ambitious City” and engage in some disruption of their own. We appreciate the 460 delegates and 46 exhibitors who actively participated and made the conference a success.

We would also like to recognize and thank all our speakers, exhibitors, moderators, tour facilitators, and numerous volunteers—we couldn’t have done it without you. We are especially grateful for the support and generosity of our sponsors who made the conference possible. An extra special thank you goes out to the inaugural National Technical Program Committee who curated an excellent technical program, including several unique and disruptive sessions.

On behalf of the LAC and City of Hamilton, thank you ITE Canada for the opportunity to plan and host a memorable annual conference. It’s time to pass the torch and we look forward to seeing all of you in Halifax next year.

Brian Hollingworth and Jill Juhlke Conference Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) Co-Chairs

The full conference program, speaker list, and more is available online at site.pheedloop. com/event/itecanada2024. The print program can also be viewed and downloaded here. Go to conference website

Delegates appreciated the chance to re-connect and build new relationships at our Sunday evening opening receptions.

SOCIAL AND PLENARY

EVENTS

Welcome + First Timers’ Receptions

The conference-opening Welcome Reception on Sunday evening, presented by Gold Sponsor CAA, was a joyous reunion for friends and colleagues, an opportunity to make new connections from across Canada, and a chance for attendees to learn about innovations and services offered by our exhibitors.

This year, we were also pleased to launch a First Timers’ Reception to give new ITE Canada conference attendees a safe space to get to know our Board of Directors and other first-time attendees in a welcoming and smaller group.

Kickoff Keynote + Monday Lunch

The conference kicked off on Monday with an opening keynote by Jeff Casello of the University of Waterloo highlighting this year’s theme – Disruptive Progress: The Path to Safer, Cleaner & More Equitable Transportation, presented by Diamond Sponsor EXP. Jeff explored North America’s transportation challenges and past disruptions in the industry. He then challenged attendees to reflect on the most promising paths forward and what they mean for our profession. We were also honoured to have Knowledge Keeper Elaine Lee in attendance to provide a traditional Indigenous welcome. Opening remarks were offered as well by Magdy Samaan, Vice President, Transportation Central Canada of EXP; Brian Hollingworth, Director of Transportation Planning and Parking at City of Hamilton and Conference Co-Chair; Pedram Izadpanah, ITE Canada President, and Conference Co-Chair Jill Juhlke.

We were pleased to have John Davis, President of ITE International, share news and updates from ITE at our Monday Luncheon presented by Gold Sponsor SWARCO McCain. Delegates also enjoyed the chance to network and connect at this event.

Jeff Casello answering questions from the audience.

Keynote Speaker Jeff Casello

Left-Right: Elaine Lee, Magdy Samaan, Pedram Izadpanah, and Brian Hollingworth at our Kickoff Keynote.

ITE President John Davis

Traffic Bowl

It was a hard-fought final round battle between the University of British Columbia (UBC), University of New Brunswick, and Mohawk College Student Chapters at the Traffic Bowl, sponsored by Urban Systems. In the end, UBC emerged as repeat champs and earned the chance to represent Canada at the ITE Grand Championship! Well done to all the competitors from the University of Manitoba, University of Victoria, McMaster University, University of Waterloo, Western University, University of New Brunswick, Mohawk College, and University of Calgary ITE Student Chapters.

Play Street

Our Monday outdoor event at #ITECanada2024 was a hit! The Local Arrangements Committee hosted an inclusive and welcoming street closure event. Delegates loved trying out the e-scooter and cycling obstacle courses and enjoyed some trafficthemed corn hole toss and Lego games.

Special thanks to presenting sponsor LEA Group, New Hope Community Bikes for their support with the bike obstacle course, and the City of Hamilton staff who aced the course design, complete with technical drawings and custom signage.

Student Mixer

Students and professionals alike had a great time connecting at the Student Mixer presented by Egis. This is what brings people back to our conferences year after year. Ample networking opportunities to create “an enriching and memorable experience,” as one delegate described in our conference survey.

Tuesday Lunch + Panel

This lucheon, presented by CIMA+, featured four outstanding industry leaders in conversation about Disruption in Transportation. The panel included three Past ITE Canada Presidents—Joanna Kervin (Vice President, External Approvals and Implementation of Crosslinx Transit Solutions), Jen Malzer (Leader, Public Spaces Project Development at City of Calgary), and Julia Salvini (President of Salvini Consulting)—and was moderated by Vice President of ITE International Karen Aspelin (Olsson).

Banquet Dinner

The Tuesday Banquet, presented by Arcadis, was held at the historic LIUNA Station, a beautifully restored former CN station next to a multi-modal transit hub. Delegates enjoyed ample time to network and mingle over a cocktail hour and buffet dinner at this event, some commenting that they “loved the food and vibe [and it was a] great time to network and chat with old friends.”

Wednesday Awards Luncheon

We wrapped up our conference with the launch of the Future Transportation Leaders Fund, ITE Canada’s new charitable foundation, by Chair Bruce Belmore and the presentation of our 2024 Excellence in Transportation Awards and Scholarships. The shining stars in Canada’s transportation community were celebrated and awards presented at the conference closing luncheon, presented by Gold Sponsor WSP. Meet our 2024 award recipients on page 13.

Check out the Hamilton 2024 photo album for many more highlights and add your own memories.

Thanks to everyone who already shared photos!

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TECHNICAL PROGRAM

Over 150 speakers shared their knowledge, ideas, and lessons learned in a diverse collection of presentations, panels, workshops, and other innovative sessions. Hamilton marked the first time our conference technical content was coordinated by the National Technical Program Committee (NTPC), a group of volunteers from across Canada.

Feedback about the technical program was overwhelmingly positive with delegates highlighting the diverse session formats, cohesive topics, and strong overall organization. One participant noted, “I’ve been to a few different ITE Canada conferences in the past, and I felt like ITE Canada was really trying out some different ways to present the technical program.”

In addition to 22 sessions covering a broad range of transportation topics in a typical technical presentation format, the conference program included 15 unique format sessions including:

• Hands-on workshops with participant exercises on mobility hubs, bicycle networks, and intersection pedestrian treatments

• Mock Demonstration: Trial of the Century - a mock trial demonstration of legal liability in transportation featuring practicing lawyers and transportation expert witnesses

• Presentation panels with context-setting presentations followed by a moderated discussion or audience Q&A on specific issues of interest such as accessibility and floating bus stops or major street transformations

• Rapid Fire Sessions featuring 5-6 shorter presentations all related to a particular practice area

• Discussion panels highlighting key topics in the industry such as procurement, climate-adapted infrastructure, vision zero, and career development

• A Jeopardy game bringing together experts and lessons from throughout the event and strong audience participation

Presentations are available for registered attendees to download through the event app, PheedLoop Go, accessible from a web browser at pheedloop.com/itecanada2024. If the presentation you’re looking for isn’t uploaded, contact info@itecanada.org.

presentations*

*for registered Hamilton 2024 attendees only

On Tuesday, a poster session featured four presenters who shared their research and ideas through lively discussions with attendees and posters available for attendee perusal throughout the day.

Alongside the plethora of curated and submitted technical content, our top sponsors hosted and led Thought Leader Sessions to spark conversation and highlight their expertise related to notable and emerging issues in the industry:

• EXP – Do our projects really match our priorities?

• Innovative Traffic Solutions (ITS) – Integration of the Digital Intersection & Cloud Based Signal Preemption

• BA Group – More than Meets the Eye: Transforming Retail Centres – Lime Ridge Mall Hamilton, A Case Study

• Stantec – Equity and Resilience in Transportation Planning

See the full list of sessions, presentations, and speakers on the conference website or in the print program here. Thank you to all speakers for sharing your knowledge, time, and experience!

Technical Tours

As always, our technical tours proved to be a popular offering for conference delegates. Walking, cycling, and e-scooter tours gave attendees on-the-ground insight on active transportation facilities and unique mobility challenges in a city built on an escarpment. These routes also highlighted Hamilton’s vibrants arts and culture scene and its role in transportation and placemaking. Two unique site tours offered a behindthe-scenes look at redevelopment in Hamilton’s bayfront industrial area as well as innovative research and economic development initiatives happening at the McMaster Automotive Reseach Centre.

Thank you to all of the tour leaders, coordinators, transit operators, and volunteers.

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SHAWN SMITH

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SPONSORS

Thank you to these generous industry leading partners for facilitating knowledge sharing and community building at ITE Canada 2024.

DIAMOND

leading partners for possible!

PLATINUM

EXHIBITORS

We were thrilled to welcome 24 exhibitors to the ITE Canada 2024 trade show and extend our gratitude to these companies and organizations for their support!

• Acusensus

• ATS Traffic

• Bosch

• CAA Club Group

• Carmanah Technologies

• Econolite Canada

• Electromega Ltée/Ltd

• EXP

• Fortran Traffic Systems Limited

• GGI Road & Traffic

• Hanwha Vision

• Innovative Traffic Solutions Inc. (ITS)

• JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions

• JSF Technologies

• Liveable Cities/LED Roadway Lighting

• McTrans Center – University of Florida

• North Line Canada

• PedSafety

• PTV Group

• Ramudden Digital

• SIMREX Corporation

• Tacel Ltd

• ZICLA

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Thank you to our many dedicated volunteers for your incredible efforts in planning an outstanding event and to your employers and families for supporting and enabling your efforts.

Local Arrangements Committee (LAC)

• Brian Hollingworth (Co-Chair) – City of Hamilton

• Jill Juhlke (Co-Chair) – City of Hamilton

• Mathew Bilodeau – City of Niagara Falls

• Mike Field – City of Hamilton

• Ali Hadayeghi – CIMA+

• Pedram Izadpanah – TNS Group / ITE Canada

• Juby Lee – City of Hamilton

• John McGill – MobilSafe Solutions

• Sean Nix – Region of Peel

• Zibby Petch – Arcadis

• Farhad Shahla – City of Hamilton

• Omar Shams – City of Hamilton

• Edward Soldo – Municipality of Chatham-Kent / ITE Canada

• Sheeba Vasudevan – Quinta International

National Technical Program Committee (NTPC)

• Paula Sawicki (Chair) – Region of Waterloo

• Garrett Donaher (Vice-Chair) – Englobe

• Amy Do – Toronto Metropolitan University

Technical Tour Leads

• Zibby Petch – Arcadis

• Steve Molloy – City of Hamilton

• Ken Coit – City of Hamilton

• Justin Brown – CERC@MARC

• Richard Dunda – CITM

• Norm Schleehahn – City of Hamilton

• Danny Pimentel – City of Hamilton

• Peter Topalovic – City of Hamilton

• Trevor Jenkins – Arcadis

• Maryam Hasanpour –Toronto Metropolitan University

• Omar Shams – City of Hamilton

• Borg Chan (ex-officio) – ISL Engineering

Registration and Other Volunteers

• Dawn Bingham

• Andrew Brown

• Lily Huang

• Albert Lo

• Allison Miller

• Julianna Petrovich

• Anthony Salemi

• Jonathan Sukhu

• Tim Kooistra

Halifax Convention Centre | June 1–4

Integrating Transportation and Land Use Planning

At the beginning of June, the ITE McMaster Student Chapter hosted the 2024 ITE Canada Student Leadership Summit (SLS) in Hamilton, Ontario. Over 50 students, plus 20 industry professionals and ITE Executive members attended the two-day long event to participate in leadership and teamwork discussions, team building games, and hear from a variety of speakers and student leaders.

To begin, summit registrants enjoyed a delicious dinner provided by the McMaster Catering Services while listening to a panel of speakers share their thoughts and experiences with leadership, networking, and teamwork. The panellists included Daniel Chan, 1st year Automotive Engineering Student at McMaster; Brittany Zhang, Transportation Planner at HDR; Léa Ravensburgen, Assistant Professor of the Earth, Environment and Society Faculty at McMaster; and Mohamed Moataz, Associate Professor of Smart Systems and Transportation at McMaster. Following dinner, summit-goers played an Amazing Race themed team building game where they were required to play 8 different mini-games. The challenge gave students, industry professionals, and ITE Canada Board members a chance to work together and network in an unconventional manner.

On the second day of the SLS, students were up bright and early to enjoy a catered breakfast and discuss leadership, networking, and transportation engineering and planning. Students were then treated to a presentation from Bill Tibbo, an expert in the field of leadership, to learn more about leadership vs. hierarchy. Throughout the day there were presentations from Justin Jones, HDR; Kelsey Waugh, LEA Consulting; and Destiny Piper, KGS Group, who spoke about their professional journeys in the transportation industry. At noon, a catered lunch was provided to summit attendees which gave people the

Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9

opportunity to network over a light meal. To transition back into the summit activities following lunch, a game of transportation-themed BINGO was held. To end the day, ITE McMaster was honoured to host a panel featuring John Davis, ITE International President, Karen Aspelin, ITE International Vice President, Pedram Izadpanah, ITE Canada President, and Edward Soldo, ITE Canada District Director. Students were given the opportunity to submit questions to the panel so that they could have their burning leadership, networking, and teamwork questions answered by some fantastic ITE International and Canada executives.

The SLS was incredible for all of those involved, and attendees were able to learn a lot over such a short time period. Having the chance to speak with others from across the country gave summit-goers a new perspective on the transportation industry and leadership. The ITE McMaster Student Chapter executive team is so grateful to have had the opportunity to share the City of Hamilton with fellow ITE student members from across Canada and we can’t wait to attend the SLS next year in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

By Olivia Wiper, McMaster University

Organizing Committee

• Daniel Chan, ITE McMaster SLS CoChair

• Jonathan Sukhu, ITE McMaster SLS CoChair

• Olivia Wiper, SLS Director & MC

• Hamza Janjua, SLS Finances

• Zoe Meth, SLS Administrations

• Priscilla Wong, SLS Marketing & Media

• Matthew Lech, SLS Media & Coordinator

• Sadia Chowdhury, SLS Communications

• Dominic Mothe, SLS Coordinator

ks to ake event happen!

Thank you SLS 2024 sponsors See SLS photo album

Participating Universities

University of British Columbia, McMaster University, Lakehead University, York University, University of Waterloo, University of Calgary, Western University, University of Toronto, University of Victoria

Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure

By Brian Patterson, Urban Systems + Elnaz Ansari, EAP Consulting Ltd

Everybody should have the right to be able to travel safely and comfortably however they choose to travel and regardless of their ability. However, each person has unique needs and preferences, and some people face unique challenges and barriers that prevent them from accessing the transportation system. As transportation practitioners, it is imperative that our work meets the needs of people of all abilities, recognizing people have a diverse range of physical, cognitive, intellectual, psychological, and sensory abilities.

Communities around the world are increasingly committed to providing cycling infrastructure that is comfortable for people of all ages and abilities, or ‘AAA’. Research has found that the majority of the population is “interested but concerned” about cycling—people who would like to cycle more but are concerned about the safety of cycling on busy roads with higher traffic volumes and speeds and large vehicles such as buses. Focusing on the “interested but concerned” segment of the population and making cycling comfortable for most people results in a diverse array of people who choose to

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PHOTOS: BRIAN PATTERSON

Island Platform Bus Stop on Esplanade Avenue, City of North Vancouver

cycle, including children, seniors, women, and people with disabilities. In fact, a sizeable number of people with disabilities also use a bicycle. Many people with disabilities find cycling easier than walking, with many using their bicycle as a mobility aid, just like a wheelchair or mobility scooter. A study conducted by Transport for London (U.K.) in 2018 found that 15% of people with disabilities cycle regularly or occasionally, compared to 18% of people without a disability.

At the same time, this dedicated cycling infrastructure is often provided along corridors with transit service. In these cases, there is a need to accommodate transit users as well as cyclists of all ages and abilities, along with other road users. In many cases, this has created complex challenges integrating cycling infrastructure with bus stops while ensuring they are accessible for people with disabilities. A design solution that has often been used involves a “floating bus stop” or “island platform bus stop” which routes the protected cycling infrastructure behind the bus stop to maintain physical protection for people cycling while providing a platform for boarding and alighting transit users as well as those waiting for a bus.

However, this design has created new conflicts between people cycling and pedestrians accessing the bus stop, as it requires pedestrians to cross over the bicycle lane to access the bus stop. This has added significant barriers for people with disabilities—particularly for people with sight loss—to accessing the transit system. In a 2020 decision, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (HRT) determined that by installing island platform bus stops, the City of Victoria discriminated against the complainant and members of the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB). This issue and ruling has resulted in provincial, national, and international attention.

There are many different terms used in communities around the world to describe cases where cycling infrastructure is routed behind bus stops, including “floating bus stops,” “island bus

stops,” “bus boarding islands,” and “bus stop bypasses,” among others. Regardless of the name used, the goal is that they be designed to maximize accessibility and to accommodate the broadest range of accessibility needs in all designs and contexts.

There is limited design guidance available for transportation practitioners in Canada or elsewhere in North America on how to effectively design bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure while meeting the needs of both people with disabilities and people cycling. TransLink (Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority), in partnership with the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, retained Urban Systems to create the Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure (PDF download, 14.1 MB) to provide guidance for communities in British Columbia. 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.

Purpose and Scope of the Design Guide

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. The guidance applies to new infrastructure and may also be applied to retrofits of existing bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure. Recognizing the range of contexts across British Columbia, ranging from large urban centres which may have high levels of walking, rolling, cycling, and transit use, to small and rural communities which may have lower levels of walking, rolling, cycling, and transit, this Design

Guide provides flexible and context-sensitive guidance for communities of all sizes and types.

The primary audience for the Design Guide is professionals in the transportation engineering and planning fields in British Columbia. The Design Guide has been informed by engineering guidelines and standards as well as accessibility and universal design principles and best practices from the municipal, provincial, national, and international levels. It was developed with input from a diverse range of stakeholders from across British Columbia through several phases of engagement.

The Design Guide was developed in parallel—and in close collaboration—with the CNIB Foundation on a parallel study, Cycling Infrastructure and People with Sight Loss – Design Challenges and Opportunities at Transit Stops Across Canada

An Innovative, Collaborative, StakeholderDriven Process

The Design Guide was developed through an innovative, collaborative, and comprehensive stakeholder-driven process. This included on-going engagement with both transportation practitioners, from across Canada and internationally, as well as significant engagement with people with lived experience who represented a broad range of perspectives and types of disabilities. Engagement was undertaken through surveys, workshops, meetings, on-site field reviews, and pilot projects. The stakeholder engagement process included:

• A Technical Working Group of over 20 practitioners from across British Columbia who attended virtual workshops five times throughout the process.

• A People with Lived Experience

Stakeholder Group of approximately 20 people representing a wide range of disabilities, agencies who represent people with disabilities, seniors, people who represent youth, and cycling and pedestrian advocacy groups. Four virtual workshops were held with this group throughout the process.

• Three surveys were developed to allow for the project team to learn about transportation practitioners’ experience with designing and implementing island platform bus stops, as well as those with lived experience using island platform bus stops. This included a Province-wide municipal survey with 74 responses, a national and international survey with 19 responses, and a survey for people with lived experience which received 137 responses.

• 16 case study interviews were conducted with communities across Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands.

• Three on-site field reviews were held with invited stakeholders to gain a shared understanding of experiences, opportunities, and challenges at three island platform bus stops in Metro Vancouver to help inform recommendations for new guidelines. Thirteen participants and eight staff members attended the on-site field reviews. The participants represented various perspectives of lived experience, including people who are blind or partially sighted, people who use mobility aids, people who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, and a mobility and orientation specialist. Participants also had various supports to assist them with the site visit, including guide dogs, white canes, manual wheelchairs, power chairs, and ASL interpreters.

• Five pilot projects were conducted in municipalities across British Columbia with over 80 people with disabilities participating in the pilot projects. This involved installing a range of design treatments on a temporary or interim basis and obtaining structured input using a standardized evaluation template. Input was received from a range of stakeholders, including people with sight loss as well as people with other types of disabilities, pedestrians, cyclists, advocacy groups, and others. 11 separate bus stops were included in the pilot projects across the five municipalities, representing a range of contexts and configurations, including bus stops adjacent to unidirectional protected bicycle lanes, bi-directional protected bicycle lanes, and multi-use pathways, including constrained and unconstrained applications. A range of design treatments were included as part of the pilot projects and directly informed the recommendations in this Design Guide.

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ENGAGING WITH PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE THROUGH PILOT

PROJECTS

Five municipalities participated in the pilot projects conducted during the process of developing the Design Guide, including the City of Kelowna, City of Nanaimo, City of North Vancouver, District of Saanich, and City of Vancouver. 11 separate bus stops were included in the pilot projects across the five municipalities, representing a range of contexts and configurations, including bus stops adjacent to uni-directional protected bicycle lanes, bi-directional protected bicycle lanes, and multiuse pathways, including constrained and unconstrained applications. A range of design treatments were included as part of the pilot projects and directly informed the recommendations in this Design Guide.

The pilots took place in November 2023. Over 80 people participated and provided feedback to the pilot projects. Within the pool of participants, 59 indicated they live with a disability, including 40 who live with partial or full sight loss and 19 who indicated other types of disabilities. Eight respondents participated by bicycle.

Stakeholder testing one of five installed pilot projects

Key Issues and Design Treatments

Based on the findings of the technical review and findings from stakeholder engagement, sixteen key issues and challenges with the design of bus stops adjacent to cycling infrastructure were identified. These sixteen issues were grouped into five overarching themes:

• Theme 1: Wayfinding and Layout relates to challenges navigating the key elements of the bus stop infrastructure.

• Theme 2: Safe and Respectful Behaviour relates to users concerns for their interactions with other modes, including cycling speeds, yielding behaviours, and unpredictable pedestrian movements.

• Theme 3: Design Elements relate to difficulties with existing infrastructure at bus stops adjacent to cycling infrastructure which can result in barriers for people with disabilities, obstructed sightlines, and safety risks due to constrained spaces or barriers.

1. The Design Treatments suggested in the Guide are categorized into these seven Design Elements

Source: TransLink and BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure, April 2024

• Theme 4: Operations and Maintenance relates to the challenge in ensuring bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure are well-maintained to avoid barriers and safety risks for users, including in major weather events throughout the year.

• Theme 5: Education and Engagement relates to the need for more targeted education and engagement related to bus stops adjacent to cycling infrastructure. By engaging with the accessibility community, the design of this infrastructure can be improved to remove and prevent barriers.

4.3 Design Elements and Treatments

Design Treatments were developed to directly respond to and address each of the sixteen identified issues. Design Treatments were categorized into one of seven Design Elements, as shown in Figure 1. In addition to Design Treatments, the Design Guide provides recommendations related to operations, maintenance, education, engagement, legislation and regulations, and monitoring.

For the purposes of this Design Guide, suggestions have been categorized into one of seven Design Elements, as shown in Figure 5 . This section outlines a range of Design Treatments that transportation professionals can consider in the design of bus stops adjacent to cycling infrastructure within each of these seven Design Elements. Further details illustrating how these design treatments can be incorporated into specific configurations are provided in Section 4.4 . Each of the Design Treatments outlined below has been identified as a direct response to address each of the key issues and challenges identified in Section 2.4 A summary of how each Design Treatment addresses each key issue and challenge is provided in Section 6.

Figure 5: Design Elements

1. Island Platform Zone

2. Bus Stop Identification and Wayfinding Zone 3. Bicycle Through Zone

Edge Zone

Pedestrian Through Zone

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Based on these Design Treatments, the Design Guide provides detailed configurations with specific recommendations for ten different types of island platform bus stops that can be grouped into the four categories shown below.

In total, 45 treatments related to the design, operation, and maintenance of island platform bus stops along with treatments related to education and engagement for island platform bus stops were identified to address these sixteen key issues and challenges. Together, these 45 treatments can help to remove barriers and improve accessibility at bus stops adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure by providing guidance to address issues learned through the study.

The Next Steps

More Research and Work is Needed to Fully Meet

the Needs of People with Disabilities

The Design Guide is a first step to removing barriers and improving accessibility when bus stops are located adjacent to protected cycling infrastructure by providing guidance to address issues learned through the study. However, it is recognized that there remain some issues that are not fully addressed in this Design Guide and that further research is required. Notably, it is recognized that people with sight loss continue to have concerns about their loss of independent mobility and lack of autonomy to make their own travel choices safely since they may not reliably detect an approaching person cycling nor have the confidence that a person cycling has stopped for

FIGURE 2. Four types of Bus Stop Configurations are demonstrated in detail in the Design Guide with core and optional treatments highlighted

Source: TransLink and BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure, April 2024

them. These are complex challenges that extend well beyond just bus stops and, rather, relate to any interaction between people cycling and people with sight loss throughout the transportation network.

The Design Guide includes some suggestions to address these issues, such as integrating bus stops with signalized intersections whenever possible along with the use of actuated flashing beacons and enhanced and/or dynamic signage in some contexts.

Some stakeholders have suggested additional treatments such as bicycle signals and/or other visual or audible technologies that might help address these issues. However, there are few, if any, existing known products or treatments available that can reliably address these issues, and the efficacy of any such treatments have not been well studied and are not known.

We recognize how significant these issues are for people with sight loss and include recommendations underscoring that transportation practitioners and people with disabilities should continue to work together to better understand the tools and technologies that may have the potential to address these issues.

These tools and technologies may require changes to legislation and regulations to support their use in the future.

This Design Guide was developed under the direction of TransLink and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) by Urban Systems Ltd., in association with Toole Design Group, Universal Access Design, and EAP Consulting Ltd. We would also like to thank the many stakeholders who provided invaluable input and guidance to help develop the Design Guide, including people with lived experience and transportation practitioners from across Canada and internationally. We would also like to thank the five municipalities who participated in the pilot projects: City of Kelowna, City of Nanaimo, City of North Vancouver, City of Vancouver, and District of Saanich. We recognize the significant barriers faced by people with disabilities and we are grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn from their knowledge and lived experience.

AUTHOR BIOS

Brian Patterson RPP, MCIP, PMP, RSP1 is a Principal and senior transportation planner at Urban Systems. He has 20 years of experience and specializes in active transportation, multi-modal transportation, and safety and accessibility. Brian has led transportation plans, designs, and studies for communities of all sizes across Canada and was the consulting Project Manager for the Design Guide.

Elnaz Ansari, P.Eng., is a Principal at EAP Consulting Ltd. with over 18 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning across both public and private sectors. She excels in providing practical solutions for a variety of transportation challenges. Elnaz was honored to represent TransLink as the Project Manager in developing these Guidelines.

Jill Juhlke

C.E.T., FITE

Employment: City of Hamilton - Senior Project Manager, Transportation Planning – Development Approvals

Education: Mohawk College - Diploma, Transportation Engineering Technology, 1999

First jobs in transportation: Transit Planning & Scheduling Technician (co-op/part-time) at Hamilton Street Railway; First full-time job was Trapeze Software (a transit software firm)

Hobbies: Travelling - I enjoy experiencing new countries, cultures and transportation systems. When at home, I like to cook, read and listen to vinyl, sometimes with a cat on my lap.

City of Residence: Hamilton, ON

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland

ITE INVOLVEMENT

What was your first ITE event?

I attended a Section lunch event in the mid1990s as a student. I remember feeling overwhelmed as a student in a room full of professionals I didn’t know. True to form, the ITE community made me feel welcome from the start.

What is your ITE involvement (past and present)?

I am the current President of the Hamilton Section and ITE Canada Board Member for Hamilton. Prior to joining the Hamilton Section Executive in 2019, I presented at two ITE Canada conferences: Kelowna (2016), Edmonton (2018).

I was one of three Canadians in the LeadershipITE (LITE) class of 2022. Our LITE team project (Broadening the Community of Transportation Professionals, Guidance for the

Jill riding a cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus in Switzerland

Local Level) led to me becoming a member of two ITE groups: the Transportation Planner Advisory Group focused on bringing more transportation planners into ITE and the Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) Futures Group focused on reviewing the requirements and exam for the PTP certification.

Most recently, I was Co-Chair of the 2024 ITE Canada Conference here in Hamilton where I had the pleasure of helping create and host a memorable conference for 500 attendees.

What do you value most about your ITE membership?

The connections to other members, both inside and outside of Canada. It’s great knowing that if you have a question about transportation, you have an entire community ready and waiting to help. I’ve also made life-long friends that I may have never met had it not been for ITE.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

What attracted you to the transportation profession? Did you have another career in mind?

I knew I wanted to study something in the STEM fields. I narrowed it down to three programs: chemical, materials, or transportation engineering technology. Transportation sounded like a really interesting career that could make a difference in society and it helped that the postgraduate employment rates were very high. Only two weeks in, I knew I had made the right choice, and there’s been no looking back.

What is the most daring thing you’ve done in your lifetime?

In my early 20s, an opportunity presented itself so I packed up all my belongings and moved to Canada where I only knew one person. It didn’t

take long for me to realize this is where I wanted to call home and I’m now a proud Canadian citizen.

What is the last book that you read or are currently reading?

Confess, the Autobiography by Rob Halford

What is your favourite mode of transportation?

Train: it’s a fantastic, stress-free way to quickly move from place to place while being able to enjoy the scenery, sometimes in places where other forms of transportation can’t go. In reality, give me a window seat and a pillow and I’ll be asleep before we leave the station.

PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES

How would you describe your job to someone you just met at a party?

I lead the team that reviews development applications through a transportation planning lens to help create developments that provide the best transportation system outcomes for all road users.

Tell us about a project you’re proud to have worked on.

The Hamilton Street Railway waterfront shuttle planning and design. The replica trolley bus shuttle is a free seasonal service connecting downtown Hamilton to our fantastic waterfront. The idea was brought to life in the early 2000s and it’s still operating today!

I’m also proud of my transportation planning and parking work for several hospitals and hospices, both as a consultant and as a City employee. It’s been a privilege to help them complete their building or expansion plans to better serve the community.

What is one aspect of work that you enjoy?

Problem solving, or more specifically, creative problem solving. Just because it’s been done a

certain way for years doesn’t mean it still has to be done that way today! Let’s discuss all the options because there just might be a great solution hidden in the most off the wall idea.

Have you pursued any professional designations through ITE (such as RSP, PTOE)?

Unfortunately, no. As a C.E.T., I only qualify to apply for the RSP designation and not the PTP or PTOE designations. At present, I don’t have any plans to apply for the RSP designation since it is not required in my current position. If the certification requirements are changed, I will apply for the PTP designation.

Who has had the greatest influence on your career?

The public - they are passionate and engaged in most transportation discussions, especially if it’s about parking! Sometimes we get so caught up in the routine work or our idea of what the outcome of a project should be that we lose focus on how our decisions will impact the people we are trying to serve. This is when we are more prone to making choices that may not have the intended outcome. Even though it can be frustrating at times, listening to the public’s comments and concerns can help reshape a project to achieve the best outcome for everyone.

Projecting yourself into the future, from an endof-career perspective, what will you hope to have accomplished?

A good pension! But seriously, I hope to have reshaped some of the thinking in how we approach transportation planning and engineering. I also hope that the work that I have done over the years has resulted in positive impacts, or that it has at least laid the groundwork for further improvements over time.

If you could change one thing about the transportation practice, what would it be?

A further shift from analysis-based to resultsbased solutions. Let’s identify what we’re trying to achieve and work towards accomplishing those

goals, even if incrementally, versus limiting the available options to what the analysis tells us can be done. This change is happening in the industry today, but it would be great to see it fully embraced.

It will require continuous innovation in our approach to transportation projects, but it shouldn’t be too hard to accomplish since the transportation industry has always been innovative – how else would we have cars, planes, subways, etc. today?

As you reflect on your career, do you have any lessons learned or challenges that you would like to share with emerging transportation professionals?

Lessons learned:

• Be fearless – bring those off-the-wall ideas to the table for those unique situations since they may lead to unique solutions.

• Never stop advocating for yourself, especially if you are passionate about something. Speak up and let people know you’re interested, even if the only option to get your foot in the door is through a volunteer role. You never know where that may lead.

• And lastly, don’t be afraid to fail. Sometimes our greatest learning experiences come from our failures. You can then take that new knowledge and apply it going forward.

The biggest challenge faced early in my career was usually being the only woman in the room. At the time, women were few and far between in the industry and the “old guard” was still on duty. Fortunately, that has changed for the better and there are a lot more women in the industry, including quite a few notable women, who continuously advocate for the profession and our role in it. ITE has also been a big champion in this regard by being a welcoming Community of Transportation Professionals that supports all its members.

Reading Club

As the long days of summer march on, many of you are winding down with a good book. To help anyone looking for transportation-related reads, we’re pleased to offer recommendations from two transportation professionals who are keen to share their love of reading and learning with fellow practitioners. Happy reading!

Erin Blay

MCIP (She/Her)

Transit Planner at Dillon Consulting Ltd Ottawa, ON

The ITE National Capital Section hosted its inaugural Book Club meeting in May 2024. Our first read was a small book that packed a real punch and led to some fantastic conversation amongst those in attendance:

In Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities, author Veronica O. Davis (Director of Transportation and Drainage Operations for the City of Houston) asks some tough questions about the role transportation professionals have in addressing racial justice. She asks, in a world where “equity” can sometimes just be a buzzword, what does equity really look like in the context of a project like a road widening? Or traffic calming? Or the introduction of a transit lane?

Davis’ book is a call to action that urges transportation professionals to centre people in transportation planning; noting it is a critical step to help repair a system that continues to divide and disadvantage certain communities.

If you’re in the National Capital Region and are interested in joining us for our next meeting in September, we’ll be discussing The Death of Expertise: The Campaign against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters by Tom Nichols. Please email eblay@dillon.ca for more info.

Nico Malfara

P.Eng (BC,ON), MASc (He/Him)

Transit Planning Section Lead | Associate at HDR Vancouver, BC

In the ever-evolving world of transportation, professional development and continuing education are paramount. Reading articles and books are essential to staying abreast of the latest advancements in our field, deepening our expertise in specific areas, and broadening our horizons beyond a specialized field. Continual learning fosters innovation, enhances problemsolving skills, and ultimately leads to the growth and success of our careers.

With this in mind, I took to LinkedIn to ask my network: “What are some of the books on transportation that you consider essential reading for professionals in our field?” I was not disappointed in the results. I received a wonderful list of classic and new suggestions to add to my 2024 reading list. Some of the highlights were:

• Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs

• Blackberry Subway Jam by Robert Munsch

• City Making in Paradise: Nine Decisions that Saved Vancouver by Sean Rossiter

• Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier by Edward Glaeser

• Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design by Charles Montgomery

• Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez

• Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities by Veronica Davis

• The Transit Metropolis: A Global Inquiry by Robert Cervero

• Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town by Charles L. Marohn Jr

• Elements of Access by David M. Levinson

• Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert Caro

As an enthusiast and professional in the transit industry, my personal favourite book is Human Transit (Revised Edition) by Jarrett Walker. I’m repeatedly drawn to this book because it reminds me of the core principles of transit planning such as the geometry of a city and access to opportunities. What sets this book apart is it’s written for non-technical readers, making complex concepts digestible and acting as a tool for discussions about trade-offs with elected officials and the public. I highly recommend buying a copy and sharing it with your local councillor.

To me, reading is not just a hobby but rather a necessity for every professional committed to lifelong learning and excellence in their field. Happy reading.

Past Events

1. CARSP Conference 2024 – June 16-19, 2024. The theme is “Safe Mobility: Achieving Vision Zero in Urban and Rural Environments”. Learn more about it here

2. Enhancing Neighbourhood Safety for Children: Innovative Strategies Workshop Post-Conference | Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Learn more here.

3. CARSP webinar series Monthly CARSP webinars on Road Safety Topics – free to CARSP members, $50 fee for non-members. Learn more here. Past CARSP webinars are made available to the public in CARSP’s Youtube Channel as well as in the CARSP website.

4. Past Webinars (Last Six):

Ű Topic: E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere) – Innovative Police and Municipal Strategy for Dealing with Car Meets (i.e. Car Rallies)

Speaker: Todd Snooks, Police Officer, York Regional Police

Ű Topic: Centering Disability in the Design and Implementation of Cycling Infrastructure

Speaker: Dr. Ron Buliung, Distinguished Professor in Disability and Ableism Studies

Ű Topic: Understanding mandatory alcohol screening

Speakers: Joanna Wells; Douglas J. Beirness

Ű Topic: Comparison of the number of pedestrian and cyclist injuries captured in police data compared with health service utilisation data in Toronto, Canada 2016– 2021

Speakers: Linda Rothman; Alison Macpherson

Ű Topic: Hearing from police leaders: perspectives on surveying police personnel about traffic enforcement attitudes and behaviours

Speakers: Brenda Suggett; Navoda Rillagodage

Ű Topic: Building CapaCITY/É for Sustainable Transportation

Speakers: Marie-Soleil Cloutier; Emily McCullogh

CARSP & ITE Canada Partnership Agreement –One Year Review

By Raheem Dilgir, CARSP Liaison for Partnership with ITE Canada

At the joint CARSP/ITE Canada Conference in Winnipeg in June 2023, the organizations announced the start of a partnership agreement, to the end of 2025. The partnership was established to enable our two organizations to work more closely together on matters of mutual interest.

In the first full year of the partnership, the organizations delivered the following items:

• A joint webinar on Building Capacity/é for Sustainable Transportation in December 2023

• A joint session at each’s annual conference in 2025:

Ű ITE Canada Conference session entitled Vision Zero: A Journey of a Lifetime

Ű CARSP Conference session entitled Equity in Transportation Planning

• Representation of the President of each organization at the other’s conference, including speaking at the above panel sessions

• Reciprocal promotion of each other’s events and conferences, with a focus on areas of common interest

For Year 2 of the agreement, the above activities will continue, and additionally the following opportunities will be explored:

• The start of conversations regarding potential joint student initiatives at the local level, for example, through Student Chapters

• Possible collaborations with mentorship programs

• Possible joint training opportunities

We hope that our members have benefitted from this partnership, through increase communications, expanded learning, and networking opportunities.

Anyone wishing to learn more about the partnership agreement or to provide your feedback are asked to contact either Brenda Suggett, CARSP Executive Director, at brenda.suggett@carsp.ca or James Kennedy Johnstone, ITE Canada Business Manager, at jkjohnstone@itecanada.org.

ITE Canada President Pedram Izadpanah at the CARSP conference

Vision Zero panel at the ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference featuring Adam St. Amant, Valerie Smith, Todd Snooks, and Pedram Izadpanah

The Greater Vancouver ITE Section continued the strong start to 2024 with a busy spring session, hosting several events between April and June.

In April, the Greater Vancouver Section teamed up with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) to jointly host a technical presentation and mixer. The presentation, based on the report “Practices and inspiration for sustainable transportation equity: Case studies from Canadian cities,” led to engaging discussions on how Transportation Professionals can best incorporate equity into their work.

In May, the Greater Vancouver Section hosted a virtual technical seminar on the City of Burnaby’s Vision Zero Project. The presentation discussed how the City of Burnaby’s Transportation Master Plan adopted Vision Zero as one of it’s three target areas, and outlined several Policies and Actions to advance road safety in the City.

In June, the section hosted a bike tour in the City of Burnaby, led by City staff. The ride-along explored newly constructed and updated cycling routes within the City with discussions along the way.

The Greater Vancouver transportation community recently lost a valued member: Eanson Ho. We honour Eanson’s memory in sharing his obituary, written by Sany Zein and Frank Navin.

Eanson was an early supporter of ITE Greater Vancouver and helped to establish the group as the hub of transportation professionals in the region. He strongly encouraged young engineers to actively participate in local, national, and international ITE activities.

He came to Vancouver after completing high school in Hong Kong and studied Civil Engineering Technology at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). He worked at various lower mainland municipalities while doing the co-op program for Civil Engineering at University of Waterloo and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of British Columbia. He eventually joined Graeme Hamilton at the consulting firm Hamilton Associates in Vancouver. His proudest professional achievement was leading this firm, which specialized in transportation planning and engineering and road safety.

Eanson was a strong believer in collaboration between industry, academia and the public sector. Under his leadership, Hamilton Associates pioneered highway planning studies for the Provincial Ministry of Transportation. He then helped develop the Road Improvement Program at ICBC, working closely with Peter Cooper, Mavis Johnson and Dr. Frank Navin. The Road Improvement Program helped improve safety at countless intersections and on many roadways throughout BC. It was recognized as a groundbreaking road safety engineering program and was copied by other agencies in North America. Hamilton Associates grew into the premier road safety engineering firm, with work assignments across Canada and the USA.

Eanson forged a partnership with Professor German G. Zevallos at the Universidad de Piura (Peru) where he taught for many years in the Masters of Transportation program. They started a Peruvian consulting engineering firm, Perú Consultores International.

He continued to guide and inspire young engineers throughout his career and participated in the formal UBC led mentorship program for engineering students.

Eanson Ho will be fondly remembered as a friend, colleague, mentor, leader and visionary. He is survived by his wife Cindy Chow, and daughters Adeline, Karina, Megan plus four grandchildren.

For the past quarter, the Southern Alberta section continued the monthly luncheon series and hosted several luncheon sessions, student presentations and panel discussions.

The May 2024 luncheon event was focused on student presentations where students from the University of Calgary had the opportunity to present their research work/projects and showcase the great work that they were doing. One of the presentations was on “Designing the Integration of Transit and Micromobility Systems’’ which aims to build on previous pilot programs run by the City of Calgary to identify which stations are most suitable for the integration of micromobility and to design improvements that enhance the seamlessness of this transition. Another presentation was based on “Net-Zero Transition Modelling for Alberta’s Heavy Trucking Sector: A Case Study”. The study analyzes the province’s current state and provides a vision of Alberta’s ZEV future, outlining the potential pathways and obstacles in transitioning the heavy trucking sector to net-zero emissions.

The July luncheon presentation was from the town of High River’s Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser. The presentation highlighted High River’s community values and town planning principles as well as how the 2013 flood created some opportunities to enhance and expand the pathway network in High River.

ITESA wrapped up summer 2024 by organizing a panel discussion in July with representatives from three different Business Improvement Associations to share their perspectives on how transportation professionals can best engage with them to solicit meaningful input over the course of the project’s design and

implementation. The panel discussion had a meaningful impact on understanding how to strengthen the skill set and approach in interacting with community and business improvement associations as part of projects, and to hear a different perspective on the City of Calgary’s Main Streets program.

In September, ITESA will be busy with the chapter elections and award kick-off. Nominations for awards are solicited for three categories: i) Project of the Year Award ii) Emerging Professional Award and iii) Volunteer of the Year Award. Results will be announced and presented at the End of Year Winter Gala in November.

Spring Session Highlights

On May 15, 2024, ITE Saskatchewan held its annual Spring Session in Regina. The event saw excellent attendance, driven by captivating presentations from our esteemed members:

• Derek Jaworski: Technology on the Highway: Are We There Yet?

• Katie Sapieha: College Drive and Wiggins Avenue Road Safety Audit

• Jeff Holland & Paul Hunt: Designing and Installing Treaty Boundary Signs

• Goran Lazic: Saskatoon Rail Projects

• Andrew Liu: Determination of Urban Fringe Areas along Saskatchewan Highway

Summer STEM Activities

In our June 2024 newsletter, we encouraged our members to explore ITE’s STEM activity pages on the ITE website. These activities are a fantastic way to engage with your children during the summer break, combining fun with educational content. ITE Saskatchewan will continue to highlight ITE STEM activities to our membership throughout the summer.

Fall Session & AGM Announcement

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce the upcoming Fall Session & Annual General Meeting. This comprehensive, day-long event will feature a range of locally-focused presentations and discussions on the latest advancements and challenges in transportation. Join us this September in Saskatoon, for an insightful and engaging experience. More information to follow.

In May, the ITE Manitoba Section hosted a technical presentation and luncheon at the Winnipeg Winter Club with Irini Akhnoukh of the City of Calgary as the presenter. Irini presented a new pilot mobility network study for the southeast quadrant of the City, which is experiencing significant industrial and residential growth. The study is holistically assessing the mobility network (active modes, transit, goods movement, high occupancy vehicles, and single occupancy vehicles) in the southeast quadrant of the city against projected growth to aid the City in aligning mobility infrastructure upgrades with growth potential.

The ITE Manitoba Section recently hosted a twohour leisurely networking bike ride/tour on July 15. The bike tour was led by Chris Baker, Senior Active Transportation Planner, and Erik Dickson, Livable Streets Specialist, both at the City of Winnipeg. Beginning and ending at the Forks Market, the tour route featured new active transportation facilities as well as the locations of upcoming projects. It served as a great opportunity to discuss challenges and successes in the City’s AT infrastructure.

In June, members of the ITE Manitoba Section attended the ITE Canada conference in Hamilton. They participated in the Student Chapter Leadership Roundtable and other conference activities, in addition to having the pleasure of accepting the ITE Canada Outstanding Section award for this year.

The ITE Toronto Section continues to provide enriching opportunities for professional development and networking. Recently, we hosted the ITE Toronto Summer Luncheon on Thursday, June 27, 2024. This event was an excellent occasion for attendees to network, enjoy a buffetstyled lunch, and gain insights from two distinguished speakers in the fields of transportation and urban planning.

Naama Blonder, an architect and urban planner renowned as this year’s RBC Women of Influence, delivered an inspiring presentation focusing on innovative architectural and urban design strategies aimed at fostering affordability, reducing car dependency, and achieving net-zero outcomes for sustainability. She emphasized the urgent need to prioritize people over cars and shared her personal story as a first-generation Canadian. Naama’s firm, Smart Density, has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Best Emerging Practice Award from the Ontario Association of Architects and three consecutive SHIFT awards, solidifying their

innovative approach. Her vision is to transform what good housing can and should look like in a growing city like Toronto – promoting vibrant, sustainable communities.

Professor Casello’s interests lie in urban transportation systems and their impacts on healthy and economically viable urban areas. He highlighted the challenges associated with North American transportation and land use systems, focusing on the need for more balanced transportation networks. Professor Casello’s research emphasizes the planning, design, and operation of systems that promote efficient transportation, enhance regional economic competitiveness, and support social mobility. His presentation underscored the importance of transitioning from auto-dominated networks to more sustainable and equitable systems. Professor Casello’s insights are backed by his extensive research and experience, including contributions to improved behavioral models for transit systems and consulting roles in cities like Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington DC, and Singapore.

By attending this luncheon, participants earned 2 professional development hours, contributing to their continued professional growth. We thank everyone who attended and made this event a success.

On July 25, we were pleased to host a webinar titled”From Speed to Access: Redefining Urban Planning Strategies”. This free virtual event featured Todd Litman, founder and executive

director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute. Todd discussed why many jurisdictions are setting vehicle travel reduction targets and how transportation agencies can help achieve these goals. The webinar covered the shift from mobility-based to accessibilitybased planning, reducing investments in roadway expansions and parking subsidies while increasing support for multimodal planning, improved connectivity, TDM programs, and Smart Growth policies. These changes aim to create a more efficient and equitable transportation system, offering numerous economic, social, and environmental benefits.

In the webinar, Don Hubbard, a senior transportation planner and traffic engineer, discussed the State of California’s shift from using vehicular level-of-service to vehicle miles of travel (VMT) for evaluating projects as part of its greenhouse gas reduction strategy. This change has encountered technical challenges, particularly in small towns and rural areas that lack the necessary traffic models. To address this, Hubbard introduced a GIS-based methodology developed by GHD. This user-friendly tool helps agencies assess VMT impacts using existing data and software, considering factors like residential and employment density, complementary land uses, and access to safe bicycling networks. Although not perfect, it offers a practical solution for resource-limited agencies.

To stay informed about future ITE Toronto events, follow us on social media or visit our website at toronto.itecanada.org. We look forward to celebrating ITE Toronto’s 50th Anniversary in 2024 and hope to see many new faces at our events.

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through 2024! ITE NCS has been busy planning events (one event per month on average) and thank you to those who have attended and participated so far.

We kicked off 2024 with our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Milestones Lansdowne in January to close-out our 2023 activities with a year-end review of the 2023 Annual Report and assignment of our 2024 Executive members. Check out what ITE NCS has been up to so far in our 2024 event recap from February to June below! We have had a wide range of in-person and virtual events with more to come.

Additionally, the inaugural ITE Book Club kicked off on May 31st, 2024 at the Clocktower Brew Pub Westboro to discuss Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities by Veronica O. Davis. If you are interested in attending future ITE Book Club meetings, please contact Erin Blay at eblay@dillon.ca.

February - Webinar: City of Toronto’s Quick Build Cycling Program

Our first lunch time webinar involved learning about the City of Toronto’s Quick Build Cycling Program and the possible application to our local context. Simran Patel and Zach Wang from the City of Toronto’s Cycling and Pedestrian Projects Unit and Planning, Delivery and Management (PDM) Section’s Civil Construction Unit, respectively, discussed how the City of Toronto is working towards making travel by bike safer and more inviting by upgrading and renewing existing parts of its cycling network.

March - Career Connect with Kate

A panel discussion and networking session with Kate Whitfield from Alta Planning + Design Canada was held at Carleton University for prospective and current transportation professionals. Stories were shared to get a better idea about jobs in the transportation industry and networking advice was given to help people create connections for job opportunities. Mainly Carleton University students were in attendance, including Executive members of the ITE Carleton University Student Chapter.

ITE NCS 2024 Executive (left to right): Rebecca Conrod, Niki Tsiolas, Patrick McMahon, Thaise Mota, Gordon Scobie, Jordan Papazoglou, Nii Noi Akuetteh, and Shawn Smith

April - Annual Awards Breakfast

We hosted a breakfast event at the Bronson Centre that included an awards presentation of the 2024 Ata M. Khan Lifetime Achievement and Project of the Year Awards, as well as an opportunity for transportation professionals and students to network.

ATA M. KHAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Ronald Jack

PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Montreal Road Revitalization

Robinson Consultants

At the event, Kelly Lalonde and Mario Kotowski provided an informative presentation on the Montreal Road Revitalization project.

May - Cleaning the Capital

As part of the Cleaning the Capital campaign, there was an ITE NCS gathering to clean up a local park (Laroche Park near Bayview Station), followed by a post-event snack and social time at SuzyQ Doughnuts. Cleaning the Capital is a citywide cleanup that occurs in the spring and fall of every year to ensure that Ottawa stays clean, green, and litter-free.

June - Webinar: City of St. Thomas Highbury EA

Our second lunch time webinar involved learning about the City of St. Thomas Highbury EA. The City is undergoing major plans to develop Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Battery Cell Gigafactory and accompanying Industrial Park, which has led to the City needing to upgrade their infrastructure to accommodate this development. Martin Van Haren and Rebecca Conrod from R.V. Anderson Associates Limited (RVA) discussed the various components that were undertaken as part of the environmental assessment.

July - E-Scooter Tour

To embrace micromobility, ITE NCS hosted an e-scooter group ride and social event. An approximately 7.2 km route was planned through the Glebe and Centretown neighbourhoods and mainly along the City’s existing cycling infrastructure.

Ronald Jack with nominator Mark Baker

Section President Nii Noi Akuetteh with Mario Kotowski and Kelly Lalonde of Robinson Consultants

The Atlantic Chapter has been busy this past spring with hosting our Spring 2024 Technical Session in Halifax, NS and several members of our Executive traveling to the ITE Hamilton Conference to promote the Halifax 2025 Annual Conference.

The Spring Technical Session was held on May 23, 2024, at the Richard Murray Design Building in Halifax, NS at Dalhousie University. The event featured technical presentations showcasing regional projects, poster presentations from Dalhousie University Students and included a social event on the evening of May 22 at the Pint Public House

With this year being our 50th year as an ITE Section, the Executive wanted to do something memorable. The Atlantic Section introduced and awarded for the first time the David McCusker Distinguished Service Award to David McCusker, who has been a key contributor to ITE over the years, taught at Dalhousie University, worked with Halifax Regional Municipality and as a consultant to spread his wealth of knowledge to his colleagues and peers.

Members from the Atlantic Section Executive traveled to Hamilton, ON to attend the ITE Hamilton Annual Conference that was held in June 2024. At the event, the Executive promoted the upcoming Halifax 2025 Annual Conference that will be happening from June 1-4, 2025 at the Halifax Convention Centre in Nova Scotia. We hope to see everyone there!

Atlantic Section members inviting Hamilton conference attendees to save the date for Halifax 2025

Atlantic Section Executive members Adam Lanigan, Courtney Pyne, Hannah McBride, and Jill DeMerchant present the inaugural David McCusker Distinguished Service Award to its namesake, David McCusker (middle)

While the end of the academic season is here, it doesn’t mean that the UofM ITE Student Chapter has stopped its operations! Successful elections were held in late April, featuring a new council that is a great blend of existing members, as well as new ones. Transitions for these roles will continue to happen over the summer, completing as school begins in September. The Student Chapter welcomes those new to the council, as well as those who had existing roles.

Along with elections, the Student Chapter sent four delegates to the recent ITE Canada conference in Hamilton, ON! A great time was had by all, with delegates enjoying the variety of presenters, the excellent events, and the great experiences that Hamilton had to offer. We were also proud to have taken the champions of this year’s Traffic Bowl, UBC, to Final Jeopardy in this year’s competition! We’ve seen first hand how great they can perform, and will be cheering for them while they compete in Philadelphia!

The UofM ITE Student Chapter continues to collaborate with ITE Manitoba, with an overarching goal of engaging new or interested students this upcoming September, who may be new or unfamiliar with ITE, and what it has to offer them. In the meantime, members from the student chapter continue to participate in ITE Manitoba events, including a recent bike tour through Winnipeg! With this continuing collaboration, as well as counsel from other student chapters, we know that this next year will be a great one for ITE, and can’t wait for what’s in store!

Lakehead University Student Chapter was present at the ITE Canada 2024 Conference in Hamilton. It was great to reconnect with students from other chapters at the event. Our team is energized, setting new goals for the year ahead.

The McMaster University Student Chapter has had a very busy and rewarding summer, including both the culmination of our team’s hard work and dedication over the past year with the Student Leadership Summit and exciting preparations for the year ahead.

ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference

On June 8th and 9th, ITE McMaster had the privilege of hosting the 2024 ITE Canada Student Leadership Summit in our home city of Hamilton, Ontario, featuring a variety of speakers and activities aimed at inspiring and uplifting student attendees. It was a rousing success and a fantastic way for our chapter to kick off the ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference in the following days.

ITE McMaster was excited to participate in the annual Traffic Bowl and attend the Student Chapter Leaders Roundtable, marking the end of a several-year-long hiatus. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with other student chapters and participate in the fantastic sense of camaraderie shared among ITE’s student members. Our delegates also thoroughly enjoyed

the technical tours, seminars, and networking opportunities presented at the conference.

Chapter Growth and Looking Ahead

Internal elections for the 2024-2025 academic year were held in April, with most of our executive team members eager to deepen their involvement with the chapter by reprising their positions or returning in elevated roles. ITE McMaster’s current focus is on introducing incoming first- and second- year students to ITE and recruiting for our introductory executive roles, experimenting with new organizational tools and practices, and planning multiple events for a strong start in September.

This year, ITE McMaster is excited to further establish ourselves by fostering deeper connections and collaborating with other ITE student chapters, ITE Hamilton, industry connections, and sponsors. Our team is passionate, capable, and motivated for a fantastic year ahead!

ITE Canada Annual Conference

The UW ITE team attended the 2024 ITE Canada conference in Hamilton. At this conference, the UW ITE Student chapter was presented with the Outstanding Student Chapter Award. The award marks the culmination of the teams’ efforts in the past year and the Chapter is proud to have been recognized at the national level. The Chapter is very thankful and appreciative of ITE Canada’s support since the end of its hiatus.

At the conference, members participated on many technical tours, and sat in to listen to numerous seminars. Treasurer Lucas presented his research on Methods to estimate pedestrian exposure at intersections at a jurisdiction-wide level. His method involve using the large language model GPT-4 to estimate pedestrian exposure at intersections.

The conference also saw Adriana Ceric receive the ITE Canada Undergraduate Scholarship. Adriana is a passionate Civil Engineering student and is passionate about public transit, accessibility, and emerging technology. In her past internships, she contributed to the creation of accessible, multi-modal trip planning applications for transit agencies across North America. She looks forward to continuing her studies in transportation.

Matthew Sweet Bike Day Talk

On World Bike Day (June 3), Matthew Sweet from the City of Mississauga came to the University of Waterloo to give a talk on Active Transportation in the City of Mississauga, including their implementation of Mississauga’s Shared Micromobility program. Matthew is the past Chair of the Ontario Traffic Council’s Active Transportation Committee, co-founder of the North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association (NABSA) Canadian Policy Working Group, and previous chair of the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee.

UW ITE Student Chapter 50th Anniversary

UW ITE will be holding a luncheon to celebrate its 50th anniversary in September. The student chapter was established in 1974 and was one of the first student chapters in the Canadian District. This luncheon is planned for Friday September 27th, 2024 and is open to anyone interested. More information about this event will be distributed over our social media over the coming weeks. On behalf of the UW ITE team, we look forward to seeing you on September 27!

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) ITE Student Chapter has had a remarkable spring season, showcasing their talents and dedication at various national events. Here’s a recap of their outstanding achievements:

Traffic Bowl Event

At the ITE Canada Annual Conference in Hamilton, the UNB student chapter demonstrated their knowledge and skills by securing second place in the highly competitive Traffic Bowl event. This impressive finish highlights their expertise in transportation engineering and their commitment to excellence. Way to go UNB!

ITE Canada Student Chapter Momentum Award

In recognition of their continuous efforts and innovative initiatives, the UNB ITE Student Chapter was honored with the prestigious ITE

Canada Student Chapter Momentum Award. This award celebrates their dynamic activities and contributions to the field of transportation engineering.

Student Paper Competition at CARSP Annual Conference

Abby Cartwright, a standout member of the UNB chapter, earned the runner-up prize for her exceptional paper presented at the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) Annual Conference in Ottawa. Her paper, titled “Paving the Way Forward: The Safety Implications of Complete Streets,” explores the critical impact of comprehensive street design on road safety.

These achievements underscore the dedication and hard work of the UNB ITE Student Chapter. Their success at these prominent events not only brings pride to their university but also contributes significantly to the field of transportation engineering.

Congratulations to the UNB ITE Student Chapter and Abby Cartwright for their remarkable accomplishments!

The Dalhousie University Student Chapter had an exciting and productive time at the May Technical Session in Halifax. Our dedicated members showcased their hard work and innovative ideas through compelling poster presentations. The event was a fantastic opportunity for students to network with professionals, exchange knowledge, and gain valuable insights into the transportation engineering field.

50/50 Draw and Prizes

Adding to the excitement of the session, they organized a 50/50 draw that was met with enthusiastic participation. Attendees eagerly bought tickets, hoping to win the fantastic prizes we had in store. The draw not only added a fun element to the event but also helped raise funds to support future activities and initiatives of the DAL student chapter.

Welcome to these new Canadian members who joined ITE between April and June 2024. We look forward to connecting with you all and helping you learn and grow in our community of transportation professionals!

Majd Al Scaf, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Salam Al-Hemiry, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Abdelrahman Amin, Western University, Windsor, ON

Jennifer Andrade, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Seema Ansari, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Aditi Atodaria, University of Waterloo, Toronto, ON

David Attema, University of Waterloo, Calgary, AB

Ryan Au, City Of Mississauga, Mississauga, ON

Karan Bedi, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Mark Bekkers, , Stoney Creek, ON

Prajwal Bhandari, Lambton College, North York, ON

Krystle Blachford, Saskatchewan Ministry Of Highways And Infrastructure, Regina, SK

Jeremy Blair, City Of Mississauga, Mississauga, ON

Gregory Borys, City Of Hamilton - Traffic Operations and Engineering, Hamilton, ON

Martin Brien, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax, NS

Maryam Butrus, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Daniel Chan, McMaster University, Ajax, ON

Asra Chaudhry, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Sumantu Chaulagain, Seneca Polytechnic, Mississauga, ON

Yizhuo Chen, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

David Copp, , Halifax, NS

Lauryn Coughlan, Paradigm Transportation Solutions, Kitchener, ON

Maria Cowan, Saskatchewan Ministry Of Highways And Infrastructure, Regina, SK

Orin D’Souza, McMaster University, Oakville, ON

Alireza Dianat, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Maitham Dinani, , Mississauga, ON

Jodi Doucet, City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

Jay Douillard, Capital Regional District, Victoria, BC

Aislinn Dressler, University of Victoria, Fernie, BC

Joseph Elliott, University of Saskathchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Michael Fisher, , Lower Coverdale, NB

Sean Gillis, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax, NS

Jay Goldberg, WSP, Thornhill, ON

India Groundwater, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Mohamed Hassan, McMaster University, Mississauga, ON

Sherelle Higgs, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS

Daniel Innes, University of Waterloo, London, ON

Essaid Kadid, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Steven Kakaletris, York University, Richmond Hill, ON

Samira Kamel, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON

Mus’ab Khan, University of Waterloo, Mississauga, ON

Zoya Khoja, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Chris Kousinioris, City Of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Alannah Larsen, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Alex Legrain, City Of Mississauga, Mississauga, ON

Grace Li, University of Waterloo, Burlington, ON

Stella Liu, McMaster University, Toronto, ON

Zekun Liu, Nova Scotia Dept. Of Transp. & Infrastructure Renewal, Halifax, NS

Matteo Lonardi, McMaster University, Mississauga, ON

Zheng Luo, Binnie, Burnaby, BC

Dylan Mah, University of Waterloo, Toronto, ON

Michael John Mahait, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB

Ganesh Manyam, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Zachary McKay, McMaster University, Markham, ON

Ramyar Mehraban, , Richmond Hill, ON

Anushka Menon, McMaster University, Georgetown, ON

Marina Messiha, York University, Maple, ON

Dhruvi Mistry, York University, Mississauga, ON

Brendan Morris, McMaster University, Regina, SK

Sifatul Mostafi, Ontario Tech University, Whitby, ON

Adrian Myszka, , Victoria, BC

Raza Nasir, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Michael Ng, DMD & Associates Electrical Consultants Ltd., Surrey, BC

Titi Onabanjo, City Of Hamilton - Traffic Operations and Engineering, Hamilton, ON

Ahmad Osmani, University of Toronto, Oakville, ON

Julia Palumbo, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Azeem Parvez, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Mohammad Parvez, Mohawk College, Mississauga, ON

Carl Pascual, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Christopher Petty, Associated Engineering, Lethbridge, AB

Blake Prescott, University of Waterloo, Burnaby, BC

Monika Racioppo, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Hansen Rao, University of Washington, Richmond Hill, ON

Sam Rogers, City Of Mississauga, Mississauga, ON

Shuvangkor Shusmoy Roy, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Joshua Rushka, University of Manitoba, La Salle, MB

Marryam Saleem, McMaster University, Mississauga, ON

Shanthi Sambasivam, , Scarborough, ON

Nicolas Sanint, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Drew Sinclair, University of Waterloo, North Bay, ON

Raghavendra Singh, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Sarbjot Singh, Tetra Tech, Rocky View County, AB

Yathartha Singh, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Sona Sun, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Sana Syed, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Sadia Tasnim, McMaster University, Oshawa, ON

Thalia Thompson, Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON

Howard Tran, City of Calgary, Alberta, Calgary, AB

Joseph Valtas, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Martin Van Haren, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, London, ON

Steven Vandenbogaard, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON

Valentina Vona, Region Of Peel, Brampton, ON

Wayne Wong, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Jingwen Yao, Western University, London, ON

Edwin Yu, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Sarah Zhang, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

ITE Canada Executive Committee

President .............. Pedram Izadpanah, Ph.D., P.Eng. president@itecanada.org

Vice President .......... Irini Akhnoukh, M.Eng., P.Eng., PTOE vicepresident@itecanada.org

Secretary-Treasurer Destiny Piper, P.Eng. treasurer@itecanada.org

ITE Canada Staff

Business Manager James Johnstone jkjohnstone@itecanada.org

Communications Lead Evonne Winchiu Donaher edonaher@itecanada.org

Training Committee

training@itecanada.org

Chair ........... Adam St. Amant, P.Eng., PTOE

Past Chair Ian Roth, P.Eng. Vice Chair Marcia Eng, P.Eng. Committee ...... Karin Huang, EIT Hamed Esmaeeli, P.Eng.

Sections & Presidents

Vancouver Island Bruce Beames, P.Eng. vancouverisland@itecanada.org

Greater Vancouver Breanna Jackson, P.Eng. vancouver@itecanada.org

BC Interior ............. Spencer Behn, P.Eng. bcinterior@itecanada.org

Northern Alberta ........ Alyssa Lefebvre, P.Eng. northernalberta@itecanada.org

Southern Alberta Lou Mak, P.Eng southernalberta@itecanada.org

Saskatchewan Sheliza Kelts, P.Eng. saskatchewan@itecanada.org

Manitoba ............... Steven Wood, M.Sc., P.Eng. manitoba@itecanada.org

Past President Ryan Vanderputten, P.Eng., M.Eng., MBA, FITE pastpresident@itecanada.org

District Director Edward Soldo, P.Eng., FITE director@itecanada.org

Technical Liaison Committee

tlc@itecanada.org

Chair ........... Farhad Shahla, M.Eng., P.Eng.

Vice-Chair Borg Chan, M.Sc., P.Eng., PTOE, RSP, FITE Committee ...... Erin Toop, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.

Syed Atif Ali, M.Eng., P.Eng., PMP

Past Chair Ryan Martinson, M.Eng., P.Eng.

National Technical Program Committee

technicalprogram@itecanada.org

Chair ........... Paula Sawicki, P.Eng. Vice Chair Garrett Donaher, P.Eng. Committee Amy Do, P.Eng.

Maryam Hasanpour, EIT Omar Shams, CET

Southwestern Ontario Jeff Jongsma, C.Tech, ESCP southwestontario@itecanada.org

Hamilton Jill Juhlke, C.E.T., FITE hamilton@itecanada.org

Toronto ................ Azadeh Heydari, P.Eng. toronto@itecanada.org

National Capital ......... Nii Noi Akuetteh, P.Eng. nationalcapital@itecanada.org

Québec Paul Bourque, IAITE quebec@itecanada.org

Atlantic Courtney Pyne, P.Eng. atlantic@itecanada.org

Student Chapters

Student Chapter

Advisor

President(s)

Carleton University ........................ Adam Weiss ........................... Rulla Al-Haideri carleton@itecanada.org Adam.weiss3@carleton.ca

Dalhousie University Ahsan Habib Niaz Mahmud dalhousie@itecanada.org ahsan.habib@dal.ca

Lakehead University Juan Pernia

Omotunde Adeniran lakeheadu@itecanada.org jpernia@lakeheadu.ca

McMaster University .......................

Moataz Mohamed ...................... Dominic Mothe and Olivia Wiper mcmaster@itecanada.org mmohame@mcmaster.ca

Mohawk College........................... Craig Sherwood ....................... Patrick Hehl mohawkcollege@itecanada.org craig.sherwood@mohawkcollege.ca

Montréal-Québec Étudiants

Ciprian Alecsandru Sandra Ristovic quebecstudents@itecanada.org ciprian.alecsandru@concordia.ca

Toronto Metropolitan University Bilal Farooq Vacant tmu@itecanada.org bilal.farooq@torontomu.ca

University of Alberta ...................... Tony Z. Qiu............................ Reza Mousapour ualberta@itecanada.org zhijunqiu@ualberta.ca

University of British Columbia .............. Tarek Sayed ........................... Steve Martin & Justin Policarpio ubc@itecanada.org tsayed@civil.ubc.ca

UBC Okanagan

Mahmudur Fatmi

Imrul Kayes Shafie ubco@itecanada.org mahmudur.fatmi@ubc.ca

University of Calgary

Lina Kattan

Amin Ashena ucalgary@itecanada.org lkattan@ucalgary.ca

University of Manitoba ..................... Babak Mehran .........................

Vishvam Thaker & Mohamed Farag umanitoba@itecanada.org Babak.Mehran@umanitoba.ca

University of New Brunswick ............... Eric Hildebrand & Trevor Hanson ........ Alex Gallant unb@itecanada.org edh@unb.ca / thanson@unb.ca

University of Toronto Marianne Hatzopoulou Yunhong (Doris) Tian utoronto@itecanada.org marianne.hatzopoulou@utoronto.ca

University of Saskatchewan Vacant

Vacant usask@itecanada.org usask@itecanada.org

University of Victoria ...................... Laura Minet ........................... Muhammad Qasim uvic@itecanada.org lauraminet@uvic.ca

University of Waterloo ..................... Chris Bachmann ....................... Chris Lehmann Skelton uwaterloo@itecanada.org chris.bachmann@uwaterloo.ca

University of Windsor Hanna Maoh Dhwani Shah uwindsor@itecanada.org Hanna.Maoh@uwindsor.ca

Western University Mohamed Zaki Hussein

Michael Mariano and Talha Ahmad westernu@itecanada.org m.zaki@uwo.ca

York University ........................... Mehdi Nourinejad...................... Won Mo (Tony) Jeoung yorku@itecanada.org mehdi.nourinejad@lassonde.yorku.ca