ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals

#ITEYoungMemberMonday highlights Vivian Sy, PE, a Traffic and ITS Engineer at Arcadis, where she works on design-build projects using MicroStation and Florida Department of Transportation standards to design ITS plans. With more than six years in the transportation industry, she continues to seek growth, new challenges, and opportunities to make an impact. She also serves as co-chair of the ITE International Younger Member Committee Meet a Young Member series and Young Member Chair of the ITE Florida Puerto Rico District (FLPRITE). An active ITE member since her college days at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, she began as a transfer student representative and later served as Student Chapter President for 2018–2019. After graduation, she took a brief break before rejoining in 2022 upon moving to Florida, where she sought a new professional and social network. What began as joining a great group of people evolved into a transformative experience that shaped her understanding of the industry and the importance of connections. Among her favorite ITE memories are those that pushed her outside her comfort zone—from volunteering at registration during the FLPRITE Annual Meeting to introducing herself to new members and taking on leadership roles. Most notably, she helped plan and host the ITE Annual Meeting MiteY Race in Orlando. Having participated in past races, she recalled how fun and engaging they were, making it especially rewarding to help organize one and hear participants’ positive feedback. She appreciates the ever-changing and complex nature of transportation. Tackling challenging projects provides constant learning opportunities and exposure to new technologies that keep her motivated and inspired. Success, to her, is about more than professional milestones—it’s about enjoying the journey and maintaining balance. She believes in making time for joy, whether through travel, hobbies, or meaningful moments with family and friends. True success, in her view, should feel fulfilling, not just look impressive on paper. Her advice to aspiring transportation professionals: approach the field with curiosity and an open mind. Transportation is more than roads and bridges—it’s about solving real-world problems, improving communities, and helping people move safely and efficiently. Continuous learning, adaptability, and mentorship are key. And above all, she encourages others to find joy in both the work and the relationships built along the way. Click the link below to read more about Vivian and her accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/eU4tcxPj Interested in being featured in a future #ITEYoungMemberMonday? Contact Vivian Sy, PE, or Jianyuan Xu, Ph.D., EIT, or any member of the ITE Younger Member Committee. To learn more about the Younger Member Committee, reach out to Tyler Hartman, PE, PTOE, RSP1.

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise safer streets and greater mobility—but the road to full automation comes with significant risks. In ITE’s latest technical brief, Potential Secondary Effects of Increasing Automation, authors Dan Hennessey, P.E., T.E., PTOE, PTP, RSP1, Mallory Scates, PE, PTP, and Jimmy Jessup examine how Level 5 AVs could reshape land use, impact transit, worsen congestion, and introduce complex equity and cybersecurity challenges. This webinar, being held on November 20, will explore how AVs may alter the built environment and transport systems—potentially intensifying sprawl, undermining public transit, and shifting liability from drivers to manufacturers. The takeaway is clear: the future of AVs is not just technological, but deeply social, political, and spatial. The webinar also includes Jen Duthie, Head of Innovation with Cintra, a Ferrovial company, to discuss how her firm is working through this space with manufacturers, operators, and government entities. With proactive planning and impartial and focused policy, transportation professionals can guide automation toward more sustainable outcomes. Register: https://lnkd.in/e7MpQgmX

Sponsorships are now available for #ITEDetroit2025! Check out how your organization can increase your brand and demonstrate your leadership in the transportation industry. Check out the prospectus today: https://lnkd.in/ePwMsgKW Steve Kuciemba, Darlene King, Breanne Hartman, Adam Lomprey, Justin Olson, ITE Great Lakes District

Discover how the ITE STEM Committee is helping inspire future transportation innovators and prepare educators and others for National STEM Day! From hands-on STEM activities and classroom demos to real-world technology like self-driving cars and drones, ITE volunteers are connecting students to the science behind our roads. Join us and make an impact — #ITE4STEM https://lnkd.in/eSPkhRd8 Kathi Driggs, Jennifer Warner Hayman, P.E., RSP1, Stephanie Ivey, Nancy Dutta, Ph.D, PE, PTOE, RSP1, Richard B. Easley, CAPP, Mojtaba Ale Mohammadi, PhD, PE, RSP1

The ITE Traffic Engineering Council has been studying various travel trends that occurred during the COVID Pandemic. During the initial research, it was apparent that some of the factors had significant regional and local variations where application of national trend data does not fit actual conditions. On November 6, the Traffic Engineering Council will host a webinar aims to present and discuss some of the more significant regional and local variations. It also will highlight implications to ITE and our industry. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/evfkRBww Chuck Huffine, Ian Barnes, P.E., Paul Villaluz, P.E., PTOE, RSP1, DTM, ITE Councils and Committees

A very productive day attending the Chesapeake and Potomac Section of ITE (CAPSITE) Annual Conference and Business Meeting. Thankful to the Section for their support towards my upcoming ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Leadership Program. Meeting colleagues from the start of my career in Maryland, friends in the industry and many others in the transportation community was a personal refresher.

Expressions of interest for the 2026 ITE Sandbox Competition are now being accepted. This year's focus is People-Centered Mobility. People Centered Mobility (PCM)'s vision is to transform our mobility systems to prioritize people’s well-being, comfort and safety, enabling integrated multimodal choices that foster thriving and resilient communities. The proposed sandbox activity includes applying strategic, programmatic, and tactical activities to specifically address PCM in a typical urban (or suburban) neighborhood. People Centered Mobility Improvements such as aging in place, healthy communities, movement/place or safe systems. The competition welcomes both professional and student teams. Learn more and submit your interest in participating here: https://lnkd.in/ems22rbq Kathi Driggs, Gene Chartier, Amir Rizavi, PE, ENV SP, Ian Barnes, P.E.

The Fall 2025 edition of #TransportationTalk is out at bit.ly/TTFall25! 📖 Features • Brian Patterson shares emerging trends & technologies plus case studies for island platform bus stops • Adam Makarewicz, CET, LET, RSP1 on Finding Our Voice—how transparent, strategic, and inclusive communication can enhance project outcomes and foster stronger community partnerships • Member Highlight: Get to know ITE Toronto Section Director and 2025 #ITECanadaAwards District Rising Star Erik Nevland 📰 News from ITE Canada • #ITECanada2026 Conference Call for Abstracts ⏰ closing Monday, November 3 ‼️ • Call for #Volunteers: Training Committee, National Technical Program Committee plus Appointees to TAC & ITE International ⏰ closing Thursday, October 30 ‼️ • #Training Transportation Equity: Developing Solutions for Social Inclusion Virtual workshop ⏰ Tuesday, November 4 ‼️ • December #ITECanadaSymposium sessions on curbside management, AI, transit, and EVs announced • Canadian winners of 2025 ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Awards • Messages from your President Pedram Izadpanah & Director Julia Salvini • Updates from our partners Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals + appointees to TAC and ITE - Thaise Mota, P.Eng., M.Eng, Bidoura Khondaker, PhD. P.Eng. PTOE, Dale Bracewell, Patrick Zerr, Carlos P., Russell Brownlee, B.Sc., M.A.Sc., RSP1, FITE, P.Eng., James Donnelly, Kari Fellows, P.Eng., PTOE, RSP1, Farhad Shahla, MEng, PEng, PMP, PTOE, Damir Bjelica, Vanessa Skelton, Mariya (Mars) Otten-Andrew, James Schofield, Philip Weber, Sean Nix, M.Eng., RPP, FITE • Recent highlights from Sections and Student Chapters including ITE Greater Vancouver Section, ITE Southern Alberta Section, ITE Saskatchewan Section, ITE Manitoba Section, ITE Southwestern Ontario Section, ITE Hamilton Section, ITE Toronto, ITE National Capital Section (NCS), UVic ITE Student Chapter, ITE University of Alberta Student Chapter, ITE University of Windsor Student Chapter, ITE University of Waterloo Student Chapter, ITE McMaster Student Chapter, ITE University of Toronto Student Chapter (UT-ITE), ITE University of New Brunswick Student Chapter And more! Special thank you to our #TransportationTalk advertisers: 👏 Associated Engineering 👏 Creative Transportation Solutions Ltd 👏 Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd. 👏 Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited

Join us for the third installment of the Building a Business Series to learn about navigating the final chapter of a business. This webinar, scheduled for November 12, is designed for owners interested in exploring the important aspects of the later stages of business ownership or those interested in learning more about the life cycle of a business. Our panel of experienced experts will share a variety of strategies and personal stories about planning the end of their business ventures. From succession planning to selling a business, discover how to thoughtfully prepare for a successful exit. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical advice to ensure a smooth transition and leave a meaningful legacy. Register: https://lnkd.in/eDAZgJzn Kathi Driggs, Christine Potocki, PE, PTOE, Karen Aspelin, PE, PTOE, Michael Sanderson, PE, PTOE, Karen McPherson

Excited to be presenting at the Chesapeake and Potomac Section of ITE (CAPSITE) Annual Conference & Business Meeting tomorrow, October 30, 2025, in Baltimore, MD! Together with PEDRO QUINTANA - LACACI AVILÉS, we’ll be sharing insights on the Managed Lanes Systems for the I-66 Outside the Beltway project (Session 4C) — a transformative initiative that Indra and VHB delivered to enhance mobility and safety across the Northern Virginia region. Looking forward to connecting with fellow professionals and seeing you all there! https://lnkd.in/eccMSW7s ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals #CAPSITE #ITE #ITS #SmartMobility #VHB #Indra #66ExpressLanes #Transform66 #Transportation #VDOT #Technology #Sustainability #Equity