ITE Canada 2024 Hamilton Conference Print Program

DISRUPTIVE PROGRESS

The Path to Safer, Cleaner, and More Equitable Transportation

Version: May 30, 2024

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WELCOME

On behalf of the Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) and the Hamilton Section of ITE, we are excited to be your hosts for the ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference. The ITE Hamilton Section is comprised of the City of Hamilton, Brantford & Brant County, Haldimand County, Halton Region, and Niagara Region. We are situated on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas.

The theme of the conference is Disruptive Progress: the Path to Safer, Cleaner, and More Equitable Transportation. It was chosen to reflect what is happening nationally across the industry, which has resulted in an outstanding technical program. The theme is also a reflection of how our City is evolving in exciting and disruptive ways through the implementation of Complete Streets, new and interesting developments and our growing shared Micromobility program. You will be able to observe this transformation both through the formal program and as you explore the City beyond the conference.

We would like to thank the LAC and all those who have contributed to this Annual Conference: our speakers, presenters, moderators, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and to you—our participants. It has been a long and enjoyable journey, so let’s have fun and embrace Disruptive Progress!

Your ITE Canada Conference Co-Chairs,

Brian Hollingworth

City of Hamilton

Jill Juhlke

City of Hamilton

THANK YOU

to these individuals and all conference volunteers for your hard work!

Local Arrangements Committee (LAC)

Mathew Bilodeau

City of Niagara Falls

Mike Field

City of Hamilton

Ali Hadayeghi CIMA+

Brian Hollingworth (Co-Chair)

City of Hamilton

Pedram Izadpanah

True North Safety Group

Jill Juhlke (Co-Chair)

City of Hamilton

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

Sheeba Vasudevan

Quinta International

National Technical Program Committee

Paula Sawicki (Chair)

Region of Waterloo

Garrett Donaher (Vice-Chair)

Englobe

Amy Do

Toronto Metropolitan University

Maryam Hasanpour

Toronto Metropolitan University

Omar Shams

City of Hamilton

Borg Chan (ex-officio)

ISL Engineering

We are grateful to acknowledge the land on which we gather— the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.

Canada’s community of transportation professionals

On behalf the ITE Canada Board, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Hamilton, a rich industrial and educational centre surrounded by stunning nature. There is no better city than Hamilton to host a conference with the theme Disruptive Progress: the Path to Safer, Cleaner, and More Equitable Transportation. Just look at the tours showcasing Hamilton’s vibrant arts scene, McMaster University’s cutting-edge research facilities, and multimodal transformation in the city’s downtown, bayfront, and escarpment areas. There is so much to explore in this great city and I hope you take advantage!

The Local Arrangements Committee (LAC), National Technical Program Committee, ITE Canada staff, and many other volunteers have worked hard to craft a strong technical program and fun conference for us in Hamilton.

I am very excited to hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Jeff Casello on Monday morning. On Tuesday, during lunch, we will have a super star panel talking about Disruption in the Transportation Industry. We also continue to showcase the thought leadership of our top sponsors as well as our partnership with the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP). I invite you to check out the curated panels and workshops in addition to all the great presentations.

Don’t miss out on the many special events happening every day, especially the First Timers’ Reception on Sunday if this is your first ITE Canada conference. These are wonderful opportunities to socialize with peers and learn more about ITE.

Students play a vital role at our conference, and this year is no exception with a strong turnout for the Traffic Bowl. Join us on Monday to cheer them on, and wrap up your day at the Student Mixer for a night of fun, food, and laughter.

Wishing you a fantastic conference and enjoyable time in Hamilton. I am eager to meet as many of you as possible, so please come find me and introduce yourself.

Cheers!

Pedram Izadpanah President, ITE Canada

June 9th – 12th, 2024

On behalf of the City of Hamilton and my Council colleagues I welcome you all to the ITE Canada 2024 Annual Conference happening at the wonderful Hamilton Convention Centre

I am thrilled to see the theme of this year's conference is Disruptive Progress: The Path to Safer, Cleaner and More Equitable Transportation.

Municipalities of all sizes understand that effective policy decisions create engaged communities and provide residents access through mobility choices. Equity and mobility intersect through robust transportation policy and planning, enriching the lives of all community members.

I hope you get the chance to explore our wonderful city by way of our HSR, which is one of the first transit systems in Canada. 2024 marks their 150th anniversary and from humble beginnings as horse-drawn streetcars to its now current modern fleet The Hamilton Street Railway has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our growing city

Thank you for being at this conference I cannot wait to hear the important discussions about safe and healthy mobility in Canada.

Yours Sincerely,

Andrea Horwath Mayor

enhancing mobility with multidisciplinary

DAILY SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION DESK

Your go-to for information will be open every day in the Chedoke Foyer, Third Floor

Sunday, Jun 9 3:00 – 8:00 PM

Mon, Jun 10 & Tue, Jun 11 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (closed at lunch)

Wednesday, Jun 12 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

MEALS

Breakfast

Hot buffet - eggs, sausage, bacon, fruit salad, baked goods, yogurt

Breaks

Coffee, tea & refreshments

Lunch

Buffet or plated three-course meal

7:30 – 8:30 AM

Exhibitor Hall - Chedoke A

Sponsored by:

10:00 – 10:30 AM & 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Exhibitor Hall - Chedoke A on Monday & Tuesday

Chedoke Foyer on Wednesday

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Plenary Hall - Chedoke BC

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Afternoon & Evening

3:00 – 8:00 REGISTRATION OPEN

> Chedoke Foyer, Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor

4:00 – 5:30 Tour 1 WALK - Transportation in the Arts District: Lively James Street North

Led by: City of Hamilton (Steve Molloy) & Arcadis (Zibby Petch)

5:30 – 6:00 FIRST TIMERS’ RECEPTION (by invitation)

> Webster Lounge, Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor

6:00 – 8:00 WELCOME RECEPTION & EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE

> Exhibitor Hall - Chedoke A, Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor

From multi-modal facilities spanning regions to urban and rural corridors, we help clients plan, build, rehabilitate and maintain their transportation infrastructure.

Meet our exhibitors, reconnect with old friends, and make some new connections at our conference opening cocktail reception.

Food & beverage: Appetizers will be served. Bar available; cash or card accepted. One drink ticket included with Full Conference registrations.

Attire: Business casual

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MONDAY, JUNE 10 Morning

6:30 – 7:30 MORNING RUN > Meet in Sheraton Hotel lobby, 116 King Street West

Join colleagues from across Canada for a 5 km run to start your day

7:30 – 8:30 BREAKFAST & EXHIBITORS > Chedoke A

8:30 – 10:00 KICKOFF KEYNOTE

Registration Desk open 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (closed at lunch)

> Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor, Chedoke Foyer

Exhibitor Hall open 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

> Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor, Chedoke A

Sponsored by:

Disruptive Progress: The Path to Safer, Cleaner and More

Equitable Transportation

> Plenary Hall - Chedoke BC, Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor

Introduction: Jill Juhlke, Conference Co-Chair

Indigenous Opening: Elaine Lee, Knowledge Keeper

Welcome: Pedram Izadpanah, ITE Canada

Host City Greeting: Brian Hollingworth, City of Hamilton

Diamond Sponsor Remarks: Magdy Samaan, EXP

Keynote Speech: Jeff Casello, University of Waterloo

10:00 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:00 Evaluating RightTurn-On-Red Prohibitions Through Video Analytics

Da Kuang & Rita Hu, Parsons

11:00 – 11:30 Planning the Rapid Implementation of Active Transportation Infrastructure in Edmonton

Carolyn Sherstone, WSP Canada; Laura Cabral, Toole Design

11:30 – 12:00 Navigating the Path to Active Transportation: The Power of Wayfinding

Claire Basinski, Alta Planning + Design

Montreal Road Revitalization

Kelly Lalonde, Robinson Consultants

Livable Deep CoveDelivering a Vibrant and Flexible Public Realm

Jayson Walker, Urban Systems

Jeanne d’Arc Transit Priorty Measures

Robert Cotnam, Robinson Consultants Inc.

Prioritizing bus rapid transit infrastructure investments in York Region

Joshua Wang, York Region

An Ontario Traffic Council Initiative – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) as it relates to Transportation Guidance

Kate Whitfield, Alta Planning + Design Canada

Health Impact Assessments in Public Works

John McGill, MobilSafe Solutions

Sponsored by:

York Blvd. and Cannon St. W.: Hamilton’s Complete Streets Transformation

Andrew Felinczak, City of Hamilton; Julianna Arcese, R.J. Burnside & Associates

Integration of Transit Priority and Complete Street Principles on a City of Ottawa Urban Corridor

Paul Croft & Arman

Matti, Parsons

Infrastructural and sociocultural influences on cycling perceptions and experiences among ethnic Chinese in Vancouver

Derek Yau, Simon Fraser University

This session will be a demonstration of a legal liability mock trial related to a personal injury claim against a road authority for a rural road design and traffic control device deficiencies.

The mock trial participants will include practicing transportation expert witnesses and lawyers from Ontario-based firms.

The demonstration will include chief and cross examination of the expert witness reports prepared on behalf of the plaintiff (motorcyclist) and the defendant road authority. Upon completion, the judge will render their decision and reasons.

Lead: Russell Brownlee, True North Safety Group

MONDAY, JUNE 10 Afternoon

LUNCH + ITE ADDRESS

12:00 – 1:30

Sponsored by:

> Plenary Hall - Chedoke BC

John Davis, President of ITE International, will join us to share news and updates from our parent organization. Buffet lunch.

1:30 – 3:00 2A PRESENTATIONS & PANEL: Accessibility and Floating Bus Stops Sponsor:

1:30 – 2:00 This interactive panel session will highlight accessibility issues where bus stops and active transportation infrastructure come together. Featuring perspectives from the public and private sectors and academia, the conversation will touch on recent projects, studies, and research in this area and where the industry is headed including.

Lessons Learned from Implementing Accessible Bus-Bike Platforms on Toronto’s Davenport Road

2:00 – 2:30

Caitlin Lee, WSP Canada; Kanchan Maharaj, City of Toronto

Creating bus stops adjacent to cycling infrastructure

Brian Patterson, Urban Systems Ltd.

Navigating Accessibility for People with Sight Loss at Island Platform Bus Stops - a national study for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

Yousteena Bocktor, WSP Canada Inc.

Research on People with Vision Loss at Floating Bus Stops

2:30 – 3:00

Samuel Olugbade, Lakehead University

Moderator:

Margaret Parkhill, Arcadis

Bringing Policy to Reality: Modernizing City of Edmonton Access Management Guidelines

Ahsan Karim, City of Edmonton; Alyssa Lefebvre, Bunt & Associates

Technical Tours

Pre-registration is required. Some space still available; inquire at Registration Desk.

Participants must meet 15 minutes before the start of your tour at the ‘Tour Meeting Point’ sign opposite the Registration Desk. All tour leaders will meet you at this point regardless of the tour mode and escort you to any necessary transportation (e.g., bus, bike, or e-scooter).

Tours will start promptly as scheduled, rain or shine.

Six 10-minute presentations about transit followed by questions for all speakers, if time allows

Equity in Motion: Leveraging GTFS and AVL Data to Evaluate Transit Performance

Kandasamy Vignesh Sivasubramanian, GHD

In this presentation + panel session, experts discuss the foundational tasks that municipalities can do which will have the largest impact on reducing fatalities and serious injuries in municipalities of varying sizes.

North River Road Master Plan - Concept Design

Courtney Pyne, WSP Canada

Guelph’s Complete Streets Design Guide: Moving From Idea to Reality Through Design Guidance and Policy Support

Helya Oghabi, WSP Canada

Prioritizing Transit in Urban Centers: Evaluating Performance Measures for Curbside and Dedicated Transit Lanes

David Hiett, CIMA+; Rita Hu, Parsons

Hamilton LRT Project - Chapter 1: Introduction

Abdul Shaikh & Farhad Shahla, City of Hamilton

Model the Future, Not the Past: Transit Analysis Tools to Level the Playing Field

Dan Ross, HDR; Stephanie Tsui, TransLink

Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: An On-Demand Transit Application for the City of Elliot Lake

Rick Zarzosa, EXP Services

Transportation as a Social Service in Small Town Alberta

Stephen Power, EXP Services

Moderator: Pedram Izadpanah, True North Safety Group & ITE Canada President

Panellists: Valerie Smith, Parachute & CARSP President; Todd Snooks, York Regional Police & CARSP Board of Directors; Adam St. Amant, City of Lethbridge

2D Innovation Factory

Sponsor: 2:15 – 3:00 > Room 314

In this session, David Carter, CEO of Hamiltonbased business accelerator Innovation Factory will discuss some of the disruptive forces past and present in the transportation space.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

3:00 – 3:30 EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE & BREAK > Exhibitor Hall - Chedoke A

3:30 – 5:00 TRAFFIC BOWL

> Plenary Hall - Chedoke BC, Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor

Come cheer on your alma mater at this annual Jeopardy-style competition featuring ITE Canada Student Chapter teams from across the country

Bar available; cash or card accepted. One drink ticket included with Full Conference + Monday One Day registrations.

5:30 – 7:00 PLAY STREET

> MacNab Street North at York Boulevard

Sponsored by:

Come join this conference-inspired street closure and test your cycling, e-scooter, and transportation trivia skills on our active transportation obstacle course.

Comfortable footwear recommended. This event is weather dependent.

7:00 – 10:00 STUDENT MIXER

Sponsored by:

> Levity Comedy Club & Lounge, above Anchor Bar - 120 King Street West

This casual evening event offers an opportunity to mix and mingle with delegates including students and industry members.

Food & Beverage: Finger foods will be served. One drink ticket included with Full Conference + Monday One Day registrations.

Location: Levity Comedy Club & Lounge is located next to the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel across the street from the Convention Centre. The venue is on the second floor, accessible by stairs and elevator.

Attire: Casual

Participating Teams

• University of Victoria

• University of British Columbia

• University of Calgary

• University of Manitoba

• Western University

• University of Waterloo

• McMaster University

• Mohawk College

• University of New Brunswick

Location: The event will take place on MacNab Street North, north of York Boulevard, a 5-7 minute walk from the Hamilton Convention Centre.

WALKING SHUTTLE

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Morning

6:30 – 7:30 MORNING RUN > Meet in Sheraton Hotel lobby, 116 King Street West Join colleagues from across Canada for a 5 km run to start your day

7:30 – 8:30 BREAKFAST & EXHIBITORS > Chedoke A

8:30 – 10:00 3A Bike Infrastructure Evolutions

Sponsored by:

8:30 – 9:00 Equity and Cycling Networks: Bridging the Gap for Inclusive Transportation Planning

Kyle Brandstaetter, Bunt & Associates Engineering.

9:00 – 9:30 Evolution of Protected Intersection Design in the City of Ottawa

Robert Cotnam, Robinson Consultants Inc.

Near-miss data, AV testing and smart intersections: results from a Transport Canada Project in Calgary and Montreal

Olivia Babcock, Miovision

Optimizing the Deployment of Automated Speed Enforcement for Safety

Erik Nevland & Kevin Gingerich, York University

9:30 – 10:00

Edmonds Town Centre Cycling NetworkRapid Implementation

Po Sun & Keera Wang, City of Burnaby Exploring Potential Use Cases for Shared Automated Vehicles Across Canadian Metropolitan Areas

Samira Hamiditehrani, CIMA+

Mini-roundabouts: a cross-Canada review

Vanessa Skelton, GHD

Registration Desk open 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (closed at lunch)

> Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor, Chedoke Foyer

Exhibitor Hall open 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

> Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor, Chedoke A

Incorporating uncertainty of long-term impacts of COVID into travel demand forecasting

Jared Duivestein, Parsons

Relationships between Design Parameters, Operational Speeds and Pedestrian Safety at Roundabouts

Alexander Gallant & Eric Hildebrand, University of New Brunswick

Pedestrians and Cyclists at Roundabouts

Phil Weber, CIMA+

A Promising Alternative to the Conventional TIA – The Mobility Outcomes Assessment (MOA)

Michael Hodges, City of Penticton; Peter Truch, Independent Global Consultant

Autonomous Delivery Robots Opportunities and Challenges Integrating with Active Transportation Infrastructure

Jacob Lamb, University of Calgary

The hands-on workshop exercises can be completed digitally if participants bring a laptop.

Mobility hubs are innovative solutions for urban transportation challenges. They are places where different modes of travel, such as microtransit, cycling, and car share, converge and connect. They enhance the accessibility and sustainability of travel, and support the principles of complete streets and transit-oriented development. This presentation will teach you how to design mobility hubs in your communities, using case studies and practical exercises. You will learn how mobility hubs can improve urban livability and help you achieve your goals of creating more sustainable, equitable, resilient and livable communities.

Lead: Stephen Oliver, Stantec Consulting Ltd

10:00 – 10:30

POSTERS

Posters will be set up all day Tuesday in Chedoke Foyer. Presenters will be in attendance during the second half of breakfast and breaks (10–10:30 and 3–3:30).

Assessing the Effect of Truck Platooning on Roadway traffic flow with a Focus on Bridge Safety

Amir Hossein Karbasi, McMaster University

Equity in transportation planning – What does that mean? What does that look like?

Marian Mithani, City of Toronto

Multi-Step Spatio-Temporal Forecasting of Non-Recurring Congestion Using Attention-Based Encoder-Decoder Models

Jing Li, McMaster University

Unalerted Perception-Reaction Time and Stopping Distance for Bicyclists

Steve Martin, University of British Columbia

Does current use of ride-hailing services matter when adopting ondemand automated vehicles?

Samira Hamiditehrani, CIMA+

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Morning

10:30 – 12:00 4A Bike Operations and Outcomes

10:30 – 11:00 Understanding bike parking operations: Insights from TransLink’s bike parking program

Derek Yau, TransLink Parking Occupancy detection using Dashcams

Elham

Heydarigharaei & Mehdi Nourinejad, York University

11:00 – 11:30 A Street Specific Analysis of Level of Traffic Stress

Trends in Toronto Cyclists

Amreen Imrit, University of Toronto

Streamlining Burnaby’s Parking and TDM Strategy

Christephen Cheng, Bunt & Associates; Kathy Ho, City of Burnaby

Six 10-minute presentations about street priorities followed by questions for all speakers, if time allows.

Revitalization of a Suburban Mainstreet: Balancing Multimodal Needs in a Constrained Right of Way

Jake Berube, Parsons

Complete Streets Transformation: Improving Safety on Upper Paradise Road

Chris Day, City of Hamilton; Giovani Bottesini, TNS Group

Toward Safer, Calmer Streets: Insights from the City of Vaughan’s Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Pilot Projects

Sari Liem, City of Vaughan; Shawn Smith, WSP Canada Inc

Planning an Equitable Shared Micro-mobility System

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

Retail shopping centres are undergoing a period of dramatic change. Malls across Canada are responding to customer and tenant desires for more multimodally accessible, integrated, and mixed-use spaces. This change involves the public and private sectors and requires combining long-term planning with near-term flexibility. Using the evolution of Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton as an example, panellists representing different areas of expertise within the planning and approvals process will speak to the opportunities and challenges for evolving the retail spaces, providing additional housing, integrating transit access, and reducing automobile dependence.

Moderator: Tom Woodhall, BA Group

Panellists: Amanda McIlveen, City of Hamilton; Ashley Paton, Associate, Bousfields; Emily Ecker, BA Group; Michael Peiser, Cadillac Fairview Corporation

4D PANEL: Career Connect

11:15 – 12:00 > Room 314

The Integration of the Digital Intersection & Cloud Based Signal Preemption

The integration of the Digital Intersection with Cloud-Based Traffic Signal Preemption reflects a forward-thinking urban transportation strategy. By utilizing existing data feeds, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, and centralized management, cities can establish a more efficient, responsive, and sustainable traffic system, enhancing the overall mobility experience for their constituents.

Presented by: Tony Kendall, Miovision Opticom

11:30 – 12:00 Impacts of the Built Environment on Cycling Mode Share and Subsequent Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Nadine King, Watt Consulting Group Ltd

Predicting Illegal Parking Using Spatiotemporal Data

Mehdi Nourinejad & Soroosh Sorkhani, York University

Mattea Turco & Matthew Sweet, City of Mississauga

Changing Lanes – A Case Study in Evolving Community Values

Cory Wilson, McElhanney; Heather Leonhardt, City of Calgary

Celular data integration in traffics studies

Karla Gamboa, FNX-INNOV

12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH + PANEL ON DISRUPTION IN TRANSPORTATION

> Plenary Hall - Chedoke BC

We bring together a panel of notable ITE Canada Past Presidents to dive into a conversation on the ingredients for disruption.

A live version of our popular web series ‘Career Connect with Kate’ which seeks to bring job seekers and those in the industry to share career development lessons and strategies. Together we will have an informal and interactive conversation about networking in our field and growing our profession.

Moderator: Kate Whitfield, Alta Planning + Design

Panellists: Laura Cabral, Toole Design; Laura Deveer, University of Victoria; Margaret Briegmann, BA Group; Stephanie Tsui, TransLink

Panellists

• Jen Malzer, City of Calgary

• Joanna Kervin, Crosslinx Transit Solutions

• Julia Salvini, Salvini Consulting

Moderator: Karen Aspelin, Vice-President of ITE / Olsson

Sponsored by:

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Afternoon

1:30 – 3:00 5A Crosswalk Research Round-Up

Sponsor: 5B Considerations for an EV Future Sponsor: 5C Crash Risk: Both Reactive and Proactive Sponsor:

1:30 – 2:00 Ladder Crosswalks Effectiveness at Signalized Intersections: A Statistical Before and After Evaluation of Calgary’s Implementation

Ahmed Abdelnaby, City of Calgary

2:00 – 2:30 Methods to estimate pedestrian exposure at intersections at a jurisdiction-wide level

Lucas Tito Pereira Sobreira, University of Waterloo

A Canadian Approach to ZEV transition for fleets and private vehicles

Edward Stubbing, AECOM

Advancements in Forensic Urban Mobility Safety and Design Assessments

Abdul Madani & Samantha Bennett, 30 Forensic Engineering

5D Thought Leader Session (SPONSOR-LED PANEL)

& led by:

Equity and Resilience in Transportation Planning

2:30 – 3:00 Enhancing Pedestrian Level of Service: Integrating Walking Directions and Social Forces

Tricia Martinez, York University

The Impact of Transportation Electrification on Fuel Taxation: Challenges and Alternative Revenue Approaches

Gregg Cooke & Arash Mirhoseini, Stantec

Recommendations from the Investigation of 50 Fatal Vulnerable Road User Collisions for the City of Toronto

Paul Godsmark, Parsons

Transportation planning is undergoing a transformative shift, actively integrating principles of equity and resilience. However, translating these concepts into practical, day-to-day transportation planning remains a formidable task. Through the collective lens of three public sector experts from across Canada, we will delve into the operationalization of equity and resilience within transportation planning. Join us as we explore how equity and resilience intersect, influence decision-making, and shape the future of transportation infrastructure. Together, we can build a more inclusive, adaptable, and sustainable transportation network.

Moderator: Stephen Oliver, Stantec

Panellists: Adam St. Amant, City of Lethbridge; Hannah McBride, Halifax Regional Municipality; Matthew Davis, Region of Waterloo

2:00 – 3:00 > Chedoke BC

5E What constitutes a bicycle network?

An interactive session to bridge research and practice

Sponsor:

A network of cycling infrastructure is vital for people reach the destinations they need along routes with high quality, safe facilities. While many Canadian municipalities refer to “networks” in their cycling plans and policies, a standardized definition is lacking. We will share how bicycle networks are represented in cycling or active transportation plans and policies from across the country. We aim to build insights on this topic through interactive activities and a roundtable discussion with practitioners.

Leads: Anne Harris, Toronto Metropolitan University; Patricia Collins, Queen’s University

An Interactive Tool for Optimizing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Toronto

Bahar Namaki Araghi, Arup; Behnaz Naeimian & Kamand Khosravian, York University

3:00 – 3:30 EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE & BREAK > Exhibitor Hall - Chedoke A

Network Crash Analysis: Moving from High-Injury to High-Risk

Anagha Krishnan, City of Coquitlam; Tyler Golly, Martinson Golly Ltd.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS > Chedoke Foyer

3:30 – 5:00 6A AT Planning: Land Use through Implementation

3:30 – 4:00 Metro Vancouver/ Fraser Valley Industrial Parking Study: Unlocking the Potential of Industrial Lands in the Region

Christephen Cheng & Stuart Thornley, Bunt & Associates Engineering

4:00 – 4:30 Bike Lanes Served Three Ways

Jason Dahl, City of Richmond Hill

4:30 – 5:00 Integrated Active TransportationAccelerating the Implementation of the Cycling Master Plan

Danny Pimentel, City of Hamilton

6B Signals Symposium

Sponsor: 6C Applications of Machine Learning Tools

Strategies to improve multimodal traffic signal operations

Narayan Donaldson, Mobycon

Wireless Infrastructure Design & Best Practices

Frank Neuperger, Simrex

Predicting crash severity using a machine learning integration method

6D Thought Leader Session (SPONSOR-LED PANEL) Sponsored & led by: Student Chapter Leaders Roundtable

Maryam Hasanpour Do our Projects really match our Priorities?

With the emergence of many new priorities in recent years such equity, safety, resilience, and sustainability, selecting the “best” transportation infrastructure option for a given project has become increasingly complex and often contentious. This panel session will explore how emerging priorities have impacted the ability of public sector staff to get “buy-in” for their transportation projects and discuss potential strategies for promoting better project alignment with community priorities.

Moderator: Mark Gunter, EXP

Real-Time Air Quality Prediction Using Traffic Videos And Machine Learning

Laura Deveer, University of Victoria

Evolution of Traffic Signal Timing Technology...and what’s next?

Erin Taylor, City of Calgary

Panellists: Adam Lanigan, Halifax Regional Municipality; Jen Malzer, City of Calgary; Kalle Hakala, City of Ottawa; Marian Mithani, City of Toronto

6D PANEL: Taking the Big Leap: An Inside Look at Major Street Transformations

4:15 – 5:00 > Room 314

Exploring the Rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation: A Multi-faceted Approach

Hongting Zhou & Yunfei Ma, McMaster University

6:00 – 10:00

ITE CANADA BANQUET

> LIUNA Station, Grand Central Ballroom, 360 James Street North

Join us in the Grand Central Ballroom at the historic LIUNA Station, a former train station restored into a first-class venue.

Food & Beverage: Buffet dinner. Bar available; debit or credit only. One drink included with Full/Tuesday registrations & banquet tickets.

6 PM Cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres

7 PM Dining area open

Session hosted by the ITE Canada Executive Committee for student chapter leaders and advisors to share ideas and offer feedback on how Student Chapters can be better supported. By invitation only

Sponsor:

This interactive session will be designed to hear and learn about experiences from jurisdictions that have implemented major street transformations that involved significant re-allocations of road capacity, despite projected impacts on vehicular movement. It will focus on the behind the scenes decisions and rationale that allowed people to take a big leap and overcome fears of public or political resistance.

Moderator: Brian Hollingworth, City of Hamilton

Panellists: Becky Katz, City of Toronto; Dale Bracewell, Mobility Foresight; Mike Field, City of Hamilton

Location: LIUNA Station is a short 20-minute walk from the Convention Centre and Sheraton. Free parking. Scan for map.

WALKING SHUTTLE: Leaving at 5:40 and 6:10 PM from Sheraton Hotel lobby (116 King St West) .

BUS SHUTTLE: Boarding starts at 5:30 PM with departures at approximately 5:45, 6:15, and 6:50 PM from 110 King St W. Return shuttle departures from LIUNA Station start at 8:30 PM.

Attire: Business casual Scan QR

map & parking

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Morning

6:30 – 7:30 MORNING RUN > Meet in Sheraton Hotel lobby, 116 King Street West Join colleagues from across Canada for a 5 km run to start your day

7:30 – 8:30 BREAKFAST > Chedoke A

Sponsored by:

Registration Desk open 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

> Hamilton Convention Centre, Third Floor, Chedoke Foyer

Coat & Luggage Check open 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

> Chedoke Foyer, across from Registration Desk

8:30 – 9:00 Equity and E-Bike Incentive Programs

- Using E-Bikes to Expand Mobility Choice in Durham Region

Helya Oghabi, WSP Canada; Jamie Stuckless, Stuckless Consulting Inc.

9:00 – 9:30 Urban Mobility in Transition: Exploring E-Scooter Guidelines and their Municipal Implementation in Canada

Soha Saiyed, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited

9:30 – 10:00 Smart Micromobility Integration in Hamilton

Flood Recovery Highway 8 Reinstatement Road Safety Audit

Borg Chan, ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd

An Equity Analysis of Edmonton’s Mass Transit Program

Erin Toop, Toop Consulting Ltd

Introducing systemic policy measures at signals is expected to have potential for network wide safety impact. The City of Calgary is working to introduce pedestrian treatment policies at signalized intersections. This policy looks at applying proven measures to improve pedestrian safety when certain exposure thresholds are met. The intent is producing Calgary specific and research based scalable practices.

Leads: Ahmed Abdelnaby & Jodie M Marcyniuk, City of Calgary

Vaughan Safer School Zone Plan

Isabelle Kwidzinski & Jeffrey Suggett, CIMA+; Julia DeGasperis & Sari Liem, City of Vaughan

Rachel Johnson, City of Hamilton On the Ground with Vision Zero: A Collaborative Walkshop in Guelph

Lauren Short, City of Guelph; Valerie Smith, Parachute

Assessing Equitable Access to Transit

Stephen Power, EXP Services 9:15 – 10:00 > Room 314

7D PANEL: Climate-adapted infrastructure

City of Vaughan’s Commitment to Address Climate Change Through Transportation Demand Management Tools

Samar Saadinejad, City of Vaughan

How should we plan transportation projects

How do we adapt project planning & delivery in the context of the climate crisis and what is the transportation industry doing to engage and mobilize community members? Join this panel discussion to share your experience (good and bad) and to learn more about the STO’s Tram project which is exploring Envision certification to reach a higher level of greening.

Moderator: Stephanie McNeely, Société de transport de l’Outaouais

Panellists: Sari Liem, City of Vaughan; Daniel Tse, Morrison Hershfield now Stantec

10:00 – 10:30 BREAK > Chedoke Foyer

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Morning

10:30 – 11:00 CityLAB: Transforming Sustainable Mobility through Innovative Collaboration

Léa Ravensbergen, McMaster University; Rachel Johnson, City of Hamilton Evaluation of Disruptive Technologies in Support of Travel Time Studies: A Case Study for Ontario

Reza Omrani, CIMA+

Five 10-minute presentations about safety followed by questions for all speakers, if time allows.

Safety Evaluation of LeftTurn Calming in Toronto

Jafar Faizi, City of Toronto

School Zone Assessments - Hot Spot School Reviews

A panel of private and public sector representatives will discuss the intent and impact of requirements found in recent RFP documents. With the overarching goal of efficient, effective and fair open competitive processes for selecting teams for projects in Canada, the aim of the discussion will be to seek out ways to improve procurement systems.

This conference closing session centred around the game of Jeopardy will showcase the best disruptive, transformative and unprecedented urban mobility takeaways from six conference themes.

11:00 – 11:30 Transforming Hamilton Steelport Industrial Park: A Comprehensive Approach to Multi-Modal Transportation Planning

Arash Mirhoseini, Stantec; Lauren Abrahams, Public Work

11:30 – 12:00 City of Hamilton Airport Employment Growth District Transportation Master Plan Update & Dickenson Road Environmental Assessment

Margaret Fazio, Patrick Yip & Steve Molloy, City of Hamilton

Decoding Ontario’s Advanced Travel Time System: Insights, Integration, and Implementation

Simon Foo, Transnomis Solutions Inc.

Jeffrey Suggett, CIMA+; Julia DeGasperis, City of Vaughan

Safest Route or Fastest Route? An Application of Real-Time Dynamic Crash Risk

Tarek Ghoul, University of British Columbia

Leveraging Connected Vehicle Data to Advance Vision Zero Planning

Saskatoon 22nd Street Coordination Study

David Booker & Jon Medori, Associated Engineering

12:00 – 1:30 ITE CANADA AWARDS LUNCHEON

> Plenary Hall - Chedoke BC

Soroush Salek, CIMA+

Enhancing Motorcycle Safety in Ottawa: A DataDriven and Consultative Approach

Stefan Tsang, True North Safety Group

Moderator: Kate Whitfield, Alta Planning + Design Canada, Inc.

Panellists: Garrett Donaher, Englobe; Lisa Salsberg, Access Planning; Matthew Sweet, City of Mississauga; Zeeshan Abdy, City of Red Deer

Subject matter experts for each conference theme will be speaker panellists and provide insights for each answer in their respective categories, with five answers/questions related to their theme. Dale Bracewell will host this closing session, ending with an audacious and bold final round of Jeopardy.

THANK YOU TO ALL SPEAKERS!

Speakers’ gifts are small-batch and proudly handmade in Hamilton by local business Pure Home Couture who donates $5 from each candle to Hamilton Food Share. Each $1 donated will provide $5 in food to feed over 13,000 local people through Hamilton and area emergency food networks.

Honouring the best of our community of transportation professionals, ITE Canada’s Excellence in Transportation Award and Scholarship winners will be recognized at the conference-closing Wednesday luncheon. Sponsored by:

Lead: Dale Bracewell, Mobility Foresight

EXHIBITOR HALL

Location

Trade show booths are located in Chedoke A on the third floor of the Hamilton Convention Centre.

Hours

The Exhibitor Hall will be open from Sunday to Tuesday with special showcase hours on each day.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

> Welcome Reception: 6 – 8 PM

MONDAY, JUNE 10

Exhibitor Hall is open 7:30 AM to 5 PM with showcase times at:

> 7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast

> 10:00 – 10:30 AM Morning break

> 3:00 – 3:30 PM Afternoon break

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Exhibitor Hall is open 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM with showcase times at:

> 7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast

> 10:00 – 10:30 AM Morning break

Exhibitor Directory

Get to know the exhibitors, learn about their products and services, or start a chat with their representatives before connecting in person at the trade show.

Scan QR code to access our digital Exhibitor Directory

ITE CANADA SPEEDWAY

Put your remote control racing skills to the test at the Speedway beween booths 2 and 3, presented by Diamond Sponsor EXP.

SPONSORS

Thank you to these industry leading partners for making ITE Canada 2024 possible!

DIAMOND

PLATINUM

BRONZE

Breakfasts + Breaks Breakfasts and breaks will be served in Chedoke A except the Wednesday break in Chedoke Foyer . Technical Tours All tours meet opposite the Registration Desk 15 minutes before the tour start time. Poster Session Posters will be set up in the Chedoke Foyer on Tuesday only.

Plenary Events + Lunches The Kickoff Keynote, Traffic Bowl, and all lunches take place in Chedoke BC . Exhibitor Hall The trade show will be open in Chedoke A from Sunday to Tuesday.

Third Floor

HAMILTON CONVENTION CENTRE

CHEDOKE FOYER

Lunches Kickoff Keynote (Monday) Traffic Bowl (Monday) Stream E

Exhibitor Hall Breakfasts Breaks