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2026 ITE Virtual Spring Conference
Agenda

All Times ET

Tuesday, March 17

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11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Opening Plenary
1.0 PDH/CM Credit
 

  • Welcome
    Steve Kuciemba, Executive Director and CEO, ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals, Washington, DC
     

  • Conference Kickoff
    Neelam Dorman, P.E., T.E.    , Region 1 Planning Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation, Portland, OR and International Vice President, ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals, Washington, DC
     

  • Keynote Remarks
    Roger Millar, Director, Project Delivery Accelerator Lab, AmericaFWD and former Secretary, Washington State, Department of Transportation, McCall, ID
     

  • Council Leadership Team Awards Presentation
    Lindsey Van Parys, P.E., QSD, Regional Transportation Market Lead | US West, GHD, Sacramento, CA

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1:00–2:00 p.m.

Concurrent Technical Sessions
 

  • Using Trip Generation Data for Local and Regional Planning
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit
    Organized in partnership with the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
    This session offers a practical, data-driven exploration of how trip generation methodologies can strengthen transportation planning at both local and regional scales. Designed for planners, engineers, and policy professionals, it revisits foundational concepts while showcasing innovative applications that address today’s mobility, growth, and sustainability challenges. Participants will gain insights into the application of transportation impact fees; ways to leverage trip generation data to estimate vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and how strategies for integrating trip generation tools into traffic impact studies to better align land use decisions with transportation system performance. 
     

    • Moderator:  
      Ellen Zavisca, PTP, Transportation Planning Manager, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Knoxville, TN
       

    • Speakers: 

      • Updating Pinellas County Transportation Impact Fees, Whit Blanton, FAICP, Executive Director, Forward Pinellas, Clearwater, FL 

      • Project Impact Assessment 2.0, Reevaluating the Process and Tools When You Don't Nail it the First Time, Michelle Glickert, Transportation Planning Program Director, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, South Lake Tahoe, CA and Andrew McClary, Senior GIS and Data Analyst, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Stateline, NV

      • Improving Traffic Impact Analysis and Land Use Plans Using Trip Generation Tools, Caitlin Cerza, Transportation Planning Engineer, Wilmington Urban Area MPO, Wilmington, NC
         

  • Convergence of TSMO and Asset Management​​
    1.0 PDH Credit
    Organized by the TSMO Council
    As TSMO continues to mature and evolve within many transportation agencies, increased technology is being deployed. This has led to more conversations about how to best maintain this technology. This presents a prime opportunity to leverage discussions within the transportation asset management community as it explores assets beyond pavements and bridges to include these technological assets. This session explores the various approaches that agencies are taking to bridge these two communities. 

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2:30–3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Technical Sessions
 

  • Resilience in Practice: How It Shapes Your Job and Your Agency
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit

    Organized by the Resilience Great Idea Group
    This technical session offers a concise, practitioner-focused introduction to transportation resilience and its relevance to everyday professional practice. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what resilience means in a transportation context, why it matters to agencies and communities, and how it influences planning, design, operations, and policy decisions. Using rapid, focused presentations delivered in a Pecha Kucha format, the session will highlight real-world examples and near-term actions that individuals and agencies can take to strengthen resilience in 2026 and beyond.
     

    • ​Moderator:  

      Aimee Flannery, Global Principal-Transportation Risk and Resilience, Jacobs, Arlington, VA and Chair, Resilience Great Idea Group

    •  Speakers:

      • Paolo Bocchini, Professor, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA​

      • Melissa Hayes, P.E., Sustainability Engineer, Nashville Department of Transportation, Nashville, TN

      • Claire Martini, Risk and Resilience Program Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation, Dolores, CO

  • Designing Better Bus Stops: Balancing Speed, Bike Safety, and Pedestrian Comfort
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit
    Organized by the Transit Committee
    Bus stops are often a pain point in complete streets design, with limited guidance on treatment selection to simultaneously support fast and reliable transit service, protect people biking, and create comfortable, accessible environments for pedestrians. ITE’s forthcoming Recommended Practice provides a unified, adaptable framework for selecting and designing bus stop treatments that reflect corridor context, modal priorities, and operational needs. In this session, practitioners will be introduced to the new decision-making flow chart and accompanying design guide, which together help agencies navigate tradeoffs between transit performance, bike facility continuity, and pedestrian comfort and safety. Participants will be invited to provide input on the most useful elements of the guidance, and to test the flow chart through scenario-based polling.
     

    • Moderator:  
      Natalie Chyba, Senior Associate, Fehr & Peers, Los Angeles, CA
       

    • Speakers: 

      • Kristof Devastey, Senior Associate, Fehr & Peers, Orlando, FL

      • Caylen Beaty, Strategic Advisor II, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle, WA

      • Priyanshu Sharma, Transit Project Coordinator, City of Philadelphia Office of Multimodal Planning, Philadelphia, PA

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4:00–5:00 p.m.

Concurrent Technical Sessions
 

  • Transportation Innovation for the FIFA World Cup
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit
    Organized by the Data and Analytics Committee
    The FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s most prominent large-scale events, bringing together transportation, operations, and emergency management leaders from multiple host cities, along with representatives from FIFA Mobility Operations. Throughout the planning process, Transportation Practice and Innovation have played a critical role in shaping mobility strategies and ensuring operational readiness. In August 2025, the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) convened a peer exchange in Atlanta, GA, focused on strengthening operational preparedness for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In this session, we will highlight key takeaways from that exchange, hear directly from host cities about the strategies they are implementing, and explore how artificial intelligence is increasingly supporting event planning by reducing manual workload and improving overall efficiency. 
     

    • Moderator:
      Jiaxu Zhou, PTP, LEED AP, Senior Transportation Engineer, Program Manager, AECOM, New York, NY
       

    • Speakers: 

      • Nick Ramfos, Director, NOCoE at AASHTO, Washington, DC

      • Jingqin Gao, Senior Research Scientist and Assistant Director of Research, C2SMART Center, New York University, New York, NY

      • Jason Sims, Transportation Director, Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Planning Committee, Kansas City, KS

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  • Fundamentals of Conducting Road Safety Audits
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit
    Organized by the Road Safety Audit Great Idea Group
    This session will provide a practical and fundamental overview of Road Safety Audits (RSAs) and how they are used to proactively identify and address safety risks for all roadway users. Featuring experienced practitioners, the session will walk through what an RSA is, when and why it is conducted, and the core steps of the RSA process—from assembling a multidisciplinary team to field reviews and actionable findings. Real-world examples from Canada, a state DOT, and metropolitan planning organizations will illustrate how RSAs are implemented in different institutional contexts, highlighting lessons learned, common challenges, and effective practices. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how RSAs can be applied as a practical, scalable tool to improve safety outcomes across a range of projects and jurisdictions. 
     

    • Moderator:  
      Dave Petrucci, Jr., P.E., PTOE, RSP2I, Senior Project Manager–Transportation and Safety, Michael Baker International 

    • Speakers: 

      • What is an RSA? Andrew Ceifetz, PE, RSP2I, Vice President and Director, Transportation Safety, WSP, Walled Lake, MI 

      • Case Studies:

        • Kate Pipa, Senior Transportation Planner, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, Waterbury, CT

        • Evan Schoss, Manager, Transportation Operations and Safety, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, Pittsburgh, PA

        • Josée Dumont, P.Eng., RSP2IB, President & Transportation Safety Engineer, Iter Safety, Oakville, ONT, Canada

        • Carissa McQuiston-Perry, P.E., Safety Programs Manager, Michigan DOT, Lansing, MI

      • Discussion, Q&A, Wrap-Up, David A. Petrucci, Jr., P.E., PTOE, RSP2I, Senior Project Manager–Transportation and Safety, Michael Baker International

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5:30–6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour Discussion:

(Hosted by the Younger Members Committee)

 Join the ITE Younger Member Committee for a fun and engaging Virtual Happy Hour! Grab your favorite beverage and connect with fellow younger members for an informal conversation centered around two timely topics: 

  • FIFA World Cup–Whether your city will be hosting games or you just enjoy the game, we’ll kick things off with a lively discussion about the World Cup. Planning to keep the soccer conversation going? Wear your favorite FIFA jersey to show your team spirit! 

  • Level of Service: Safety over Convenience–We’ll also dive into a thought-provoking professional discussion on shifting priorities in transportation—exploring how safety-focused performance measures are reshaping the traditional “Level of Service” framework. 

 

This is a great opportunity to network, share perspectives, and build connections in a relaxed virtual setting. We hope to see you there! 

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Wednesday, March 18

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11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Coffee Talk: 2026 Developing Trends: Freight, Technology, and Land Use
1.0 PDH/CM Credit
Organized by the Council Leadership Team
Join fellow ITE members for an interactive Wednesday Coffee Talk focused on ITE’s three Developing Trends for the year: Freight and Goods Movement; Digital Transformation; and Transportation and Land Use Connections. The session will begin with a brief overview of each trend, highlighting why it matters, what’s driving it, and its implications for transportation practice. Participants will then break into smaller, facilitated discussions for each developing trend, providing an opportunity to exchange perspectives, explore real-world challenges, and consider how these emerging issues may influence your work and your agency in the near and long term. 

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1:00–2:00 p.m.

Concurrent Technical Sessions
 

  • Innovations in Traffic Management Using AI
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit

Organized by the Traffic Engineering Council and the AI Great Idea Group

This session will provide current examples of transportation agencies incorporating AI tools into their traffic management systems to improve safety and operations for the traveling public.  These applications range from integrating emergency response function to using real-time data analysis to support transportation system management and operations and integrated corridors.

 

  • Moderator:  
    Adam Allen, P.E., PTOE, National Discipline Leader – Highways and Traffic Engineering, Colliers Engineering & Design, Hamilton, NJ
     

  • Speakers: 

    • Leveraging Advanced Data to Deliver Multimodal Safety (Nashville), 
      Brad Freeze, P.E., Deputy Director, City of Nashville, Nashville, TN and Robert White, TSMO Manager, City of Nashville, Nashville, TN 

    • Tennessee DOT’s AI-Based Decision Support System, 
      Matt Davis, P.E., PTOE, Principal, Stantec, Nashville, TN 

    • Proactive Identification of Traffic Signal Anomalies Using AI, Daniel Saldivar-Carranza, Ph.D., Data Scientist, Iteris, Inc., Lafayette, IN 

    • Georgia DOT AI Implementation Title Pending Confirmation, 
      Alan Davis, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations and Permits, Georgia DOT, Atlanta, GA 

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  • E-Micromodes Opportunities and Challenges for Transportation Planning
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit
    Organized by the Planning Council
    Electric micromobility is rapidly reshaping travel behavior, prompting agencies to rethink how these emerging modes fit within existing transportation systems. This session will review key findings from the forthcoming ITE technical brief on electric micro modes, including an overview of device types, user demand, and observed travel impacts.

    Presenters will highlight opportunities such as the expansion of active transportation networks, the added mobility and environmental benefits provided by e-micromodes, and policies and programs that can increase safe adoption for all road users. At the same time, the session will address critical challenges, including the need to reconsider “design vehicle” assumptions, manage lithium-ion battery thermal-runaway risks, and prepare for product lifespan and end-of-use disposal issues.

    Additional considerations, such as street design, parking and storage needs, implications in areas with persistent poverty, and regulatory frameworks, will be explored to help practitioners plan for safe, integrated, and future-ready micromobility systems. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to incorporate e-micromodes into multimodal planning and design while navigating both the opportunities and risks of this rapidly evolving sector.
     

    • Moderator:  
      Monica Joyce, P.E., Transportation Engineer, Jacobs, Washington, DC
       

    • Speakers: 

      • Jackson Archer, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner, Nelson\Nygaard, Austin, TX

      • Bruce E. Johnson, Regulatory Services Manager, UL Solutions, Accord, NY

      • Todd Litman, MES, Executive Director, Victoria Transport Policy Institute, Victoria, BC, Canada

      • John Orlando, National Certification Fire and Emergency Instructor I & II, Founder/President, Orlando Safety Solutions Inc, Brooklyn, NY

      • Melvin Wah, AICP, ENV SP, Associate and New York Sustainability Lead, Tylin | Sam Schwartz City Solutions, New York, NY ​

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2:30–3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Technical Sessions
 

  • ITE District Perspectives: Use and Application of Safety Cameras
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit
    Organized by the Traffic Engineering and Safety Councils
    This session will focus on how traffic safety cameras can be used as a targeted strategy to manage operating speeds and other factors and reduce severe and fatal crashes.  The session will highlight before-and-after data, improvements in compliance, and reductions in adverse behavior, as well as implementation considerations such as policy frameworks, site selection, and deployment strategies. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how traffic safety cameras can be integrated into broader Safe System Approach efforts. 
     

    • Moderator:

      • Mahmood Shehata, P.E., Director,Transportation, RK&K, King of Prussia, PA 
         

    • Speakers:

      • Florida– Puerto Rico District: Peter J. Yauch, P.E., PTOE, RSP2I, IMSA III, Essentially Retired Traffic Engineer, Largo, FL  

      • Southern District: Dan Nabors, Acting Deputy Director for Transportation, Arlington County, VA  

      • Mid-Colonial District: Christopher Tippery, Director of Operations Automated Traffic Enforcement Division, Montgomery County Department of Police, Rockville, MD  

      • Western District: Tobin Bennett-Gold, P.E., PTOE, City Traffic Engineer, City of Kenmore, Kenmore, WA  

      • Northeastern District: Rebecca Gibson-Schott, P.E., Director – TSMO Bureau, New York State DOT, Albany, NY  

      • Mountain District: Michael Gardner-Sweeney, Transportation Operations Engineer, City of Boulder, Boulder, CO  

      • Great Lakes District: Lindsey Renner, P.E., Engineer of Construction Field Services, Michigan DOT, Lansing, MI 

      • Missouri Valley District: John Davis, P.E., PTOE, TSOS, RSP1, City Traffic Engineer, City of Des Moines, Des Moines, IA 
         

  • Engineering Safer Streets Around Schools
    1.0 PDH/CM Credit
    Organized by the Complete Streets, Safety, and Traffic Engineering Councils  
    This session will explore practical, data-driven approaches to improving road safety around schools by bridging policy, planning, and implementation. Participants will learn how Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School principles can be aligned, how quick-build traffic calming treatments can be used to deliver low-cost improvements to reduce speeds near schools, and how data-driven frameworks are helping standardize risk evaluation, support local governments, and advance innovative approaches to safer school crossings. This session will share perspectives from practitioners in the United States and internationally. 
     

    • Moderator:
      Nancy Pullen-Seufert, MPH, Director, National Center for Safe Routes to School; Associate Director, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center; and Senior Research Associate Director, University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC
       

    • Speakers: 

      • Synergy Between Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School, Peter Truch, Senior Principal, Mobility, Built Environment & Placemaking Specialist, Global Independent Consultant, Kelowna, BC, Canada

      • Systemic Safety Improvements for School Zones, Teresa Macias, Civil Engineer, Georgia Department of Transportation, Atlanta, GA

      • The Victorian School Crossing Risk Assessment Framework, Matt Bennett, The Department of Transport and Planning, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Closing Plenary
1.0 PDH/CM Credit
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  • Moderator
    Gordon E. Meth, P.E., P.Eng., PTOE, PTP, RSP2I, T.E., (F)    , President, ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals and Highway Engineering Practice Group Leader, Robson Forensic, Cedar Knolls, NJ
     

  • Keynote Remarks
    Sarah Wells, Executive Director, Transportation Association of Canada, Ottawa, ONT, Canada

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