Tuesday
March 25
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Opening Plenary
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David Harkey, President, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute
1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Concurrent Technical Sessions
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Integrating Safety into University Engineering Programs
Developed by the ITE Education Council
This session will explore how transportation safety topics are being covered within university engineering programs. Building on insights from the recent ITE Annual Meeting Transportation Educators Workshop, it will provide a broad overview of current practices and gaps in safety education. Representatives from various universities will share how they are evolving their curricula, their approaches to teaching safety, and their perspectives on what needs to be prioritized to prepare the next generation of engineers to lead with safety at the forefront.
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Learning Objectives
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Identify current practices and gaps in how transportation safety is integrated into university engineering curricula.
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Learn different approaches universities are using to teach transportation safety.
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Discuss opportunities for enhancing transportation safety education in engineering programs and strategies to better equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills.
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Moderator
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Peter Savolainen, Ph.D., P.E., MSU Foundation Professor, Michigan State University
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Speakers
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Mike Knodler, Director at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
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Grant Schultz, Professor and Chair at Brigham Young University
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Priyanka Alluri, Associate Professor at Florida International University
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Integrating Mode Change into Planning and Analysis
Developed by the ITE Complete Streets Council
This session will showcase innovative approaches to incorporating quantitative data on mode change into the planning and analysis of transportation projects. Speakers will include representatives from Replica, sharing insights from their recent study on induced transit ridership demand from bus lane projects, and Jacobs UK, presenting their bike network planning tool that integrates mode change and sustainability metrics. Join us to explore cutting-edge tools and strategies that are reshaping transportation planning for a more sustainable future.
Learning Objectives
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Learn about quantifiable benefits of installing bus lanes and other bus priority treatments
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Learn about how connected networks of high-quality bike infrastructure can induce more people to bike
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Gain insight into how you can directly consider potential mode change impacts in corridor planning processes
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Moderator
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Adam Smith, P.E., PTOE, District Manager, Office of Multimodal Planning, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Speakers
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Jonathan Carr, MTPS (Member, Transport Planning Society), Associate Director of Transport Planning, Jacobs, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Arthur Getman, Senior Solutions Engineer, Replica, New York, NY, USA
2:30–3:30 p.m. ET
Concurrent Technical Sessions
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Accelerating Innovation Through USDOT SMART Grants
Developed by the Council Leadership Team
Discover how cities across the U.S. are leveraging the U.S. DOT SMART Grants to drive innovation in transportation. Using the engaging Pecha Kucha format (20 slides, 20 seconds each), five presenters, including Portland, OR; Minneapolis, MN and Seattle, WA; and Nashville, TN will share lessons learned, including insights on LiDAR technology and near-miss crash analysis. Gain valuable perspectives on how these projects are advancing safer, smarter, and more connected communities.
Learning Objectives
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Understand how U.S. DOT SMART Grants have supported innovative transportation projects across U.S. cities.
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Examine the application and use of LiDAR technology in near-miss crash analysis.
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Learn key lessons from city case studies on implementing and scaling smart transportation initiatives.
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Speakers
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Dillon Fried, Senior Project Manager, Mobility Hawthorne Transportation Center
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Jacob Sherman, New Mobility Analyst, Portland Bureau of Transportation
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Jeffrey Conor, Data Analytics Supervisor, City of Seattle, Seattle, WA, US
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Anup Kulkarni, Manager, Orange County, Orange, CA, US
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Derek Hagerty, P.E., PMP, Engineer 3, Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, Nashville, TN, US
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John Thai, P.E., Principal Traffic Engineer, Public Works, Traffic Management Center, City of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, US
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Angela Ng, Senior Project Manager, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, IL, US
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Harnessing Data Analytics for Safer and More Resilient Transportation
Transportation safety relies on data analysis to identify high-risk areas and implement targeted improvements. Leveraging traffic sensors, accident reports, and environmental data, agencies can enhance road safety through optimized management and infrastructure upgrades. Similarly, data-driven insights strengthen transportation resilience by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive modeling, and efficient resource allocation. This integration helps systems recover quickly from disruptions, ensuring continued mobility and connectivity. Learn how agencies are using data and improved analytics to make our transportation systems safer and more resilient.Developed by the Data Analytics Cross-Cutting Committee
4:00–5:00 p.m. ET
Concurrent Technical Sessions
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Strategies for Implementing Safety Cameras and Systems
Developed by the ITE Traffic Engineering Council
This session will provide an overview of current use of safety cameras for automated enforcement strategies in the U.S. and internationally, showcasing their role in improving transportation safety. Part two will focus on gathering input on how ITE can advance efforts in this area, aligning with Safety Roadmap Action TR-7: Developing an Informational Report on the Use and Application of Automated Enforcement. Join us to explore innovative practices and shape ITE’s approach to this critical safety initiative.
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Evolving the Roadway Functional Classification System for Modern Transportation Needs
Developed by the ITE Planning Council
The Roadway Functional Classification System (FCS) has long been a foundational tool for planning in the United States, but its limitations in addressing modern transportation needs are becoming increasingly evident. This session will explore how the rigid categorization of the FCS fails to account for multimodal functions, emerging transportation trends, and critical equity and environmental concerns. Join us to examine these challenges and discuss innovative approaches to make the FCS more flexible, inclusive, and responsive to the dynamic needs of contemporary transportation systems.
5:30–6:30 p.m. ET
Happy Hour Discussion:
Transportation Safety and Resilience in Your District
(hosted by Young Member Committee)
Wednesday
March 26
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Coffee Talk:
Implementing the ITE Safety Roadmap and Action Plan
1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Concurrent Technical Sessions
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Advancing Safety Together: ITE District Highlights on the Safe System Approach
Developed by ITE Safety Council​
Explore how ITE Districts are successfully implementing the Safe System Approach in this dynamic and engaging session. Modeled after last year’s TSMO Roundtable Discussion, this session features the Ignite Talks approach with nine rapid-fire presentations, each lasting five minutes with 20 slides advancing every 15 seconds. Join us to learn from district success stories and participate in an interactive Q&A to close out the session.
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Weathering the Storm: Building a Resilient Transportation System through TSMO
Developed by the ITE TSMO Council
This session highlights how TSMO strategies are driving resilience in the face of extreme weather and infrastructure challenges. Speakers will discuss USDOT’s resilience and data initiatives, share insights from North Carolina and Virginia’s response to 2024 hurricanes, and provide an ex-post analysis of maintaining operations during Maryland’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapse. Florida will also present its forward-looking approach to planning for operational continuity, offering lessons for creating more resilient transportation systems.
2:30–3:30 p.m. ET
Concurrent Technical Sessions
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Implementing the National V2X Deployment Plan
Developed by the CAV Committee
This session will highlight efforts to advance the U.S. DOT National V2X Deployment Plan emphasizing the role of connected vehicle technologies in enhancing roadway safety. Speakers will discuss the three Advanced Vehicle Technology Grant projects in Arizona, Texas, and Utah, showcasing how states and local agencies are serving as national models for implementing life-saving V2X solutions. Additionally, the session will feature insights from other agencies working on upgrading traffic signals to support V2X integration.
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Transportation for All: Perspectives from Local Transportation Agencies
Developed by the ITE Equity Cross-Cutting Committee
4:00–5:00 p.m. ET
Closing Plenary Session
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Kristin White, Head of Transportation Strategy & Partnerships, Google