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#planning #engineers #safety #pedestrians #bikes #ITS #visionzero #smartcommunities #safety #mobility #safesystemapproach #transportation #transit

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A new ITE Technical Brief, Safe for Whom? Vehicles as the Overlooked Variable in Safe System Implementation, brings an important and timely perspective to today’s roadway safety conversation.

This ITE Technical Brief helps transportation professionals better understand how vehicle size, weight, visibility, and design influence crash severity, equity, and Safe System outcomes.

Download and share it for a clear, research-based look at why safer streets also require safer vehicles—and why this overlooked variable deserves a central place in policy, planning, design, and fleet decisions.

https://t.co/hGCGzQv6LR

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This month's Women in ITE blog addresses burnout in the transportation industry.

Transportation professionals have a significant impact on safety, mobility, and quality of life, but the demands of the field are leading to increasing burnout. Heavy workloads, tight deadlines, complex stakeholder dynamics, and evolving regulations create ongoing pressure, while long project timelines can make work feel never-ending. Organizational culture and expectations—such as constantly managing competing priorities and staying highly responsive—add to the strain. Combined with blurred work-life boundaries in a digitally connected environment, these factors contribute to mental fatigue, reduced motivation, and a loss of passion for the profession.

Read some of the tips that this month's blog present to cope with burn out: https://t.co/j1KpGYIVgv

@skuciemba

[ITE Hawaii Section @itehawaii]

Thanks to Hawaii DOT for hosting our technical tour of the Transportation Operations Center and O&M Infrastructure Facility located at the H3 Tunnels! @Western_ITE @ITEhq

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The future of transportation is being shaped right now—and you should be part of it. From safety and sustainability to innovation and mobility, the #ITEDetroit26 program brings together the conversations that matter most.

Be part of the momentum.

https://t.co/RJDmSuOwIf

@skuciemba

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Preparing for the 2026 World Cup, @NewJerseyDOT is rolling out smart roadway tech—AI, LiDAR, connected vehicles & real-time messaging—to manage massive demand and leave a lasting mobility legacy. ITE members can login to read more in this month's issue of ITE Journal: https://t.co/LEiNPcVvJU

@skuciemba, @MBakerIntl

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Big events = big planning challenges. Are you ready?

Join @USDOTFHWA on April 2 from 1–2:30 PM ET for insights from the 2026 Super Bowl + planning for America’s 250th. Hear real-world lessons from top transportation leaders.

https://t.co/lWuRJcoyha

@NOCoEOps

[UofU Civil Engineering @UofUCvEEN]

.@UUtah students recently hosted a road safety outreach event at Utah Motorsports Campus, working with high school students in a go-karting program to talk about defensive driving and distracted driving. Hosted by the U's
@ITEhq chapter and their dedication to #futureengineers!

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The latest episode of #ITETalksTransportation #podcast, Eric Rensel, Founder and CEO of Rensel Consulting, LLCg, shares insights on how the industry can attract, develop, and retain the next generation of transportation professionals.

From the power of #mentorship and #storytelling to the importance of early #STEM exposure and alternative career pathways, Rensel draws on nationwide workforce development efforts and ITE’s involvement in the Engineering Workforce Consortium.

The conversation highlights how flexibility, inclusion, and strong professional relationships are key to shaping a resilient and innovative #workforce.
Listen: https://t.co/o1ikNrpEUL

@skuciemba, @brwagenblast, @TransportComm, @erensel

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Catch the Detroit vibe! The program for the #ITEDetroit26 is now live. Check it out here: https://t.co/3mvFR7STkT

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In this episode of the #ITETalksTransportation #podcast, host Bernie Wagenblast speaks with Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager for the @cityofmenifee, CA, about how a Safe System Approach at the local level moves beyond traditional traffic safety strategies to examine how roadway design affects public health, emergency response, municipal budgets, and overall livability.

Jones, coauthor of the February ITE Journal article “Safer Streets Through Abundance: Aligning Fire Codes, Safety, and Community Goals,” emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration—particularly between transportation and fire officials—and challenges the assumption that wider streets inherently improve safety.

The conversation also explores practical strategies for building community support and empowering transportation professionals at all levels to lead meaningful, systems-based change.

Listen here: https://t.co/gaBYDTEsEf

@skuciemba

[Sean Kilcarr @AASHTOsean]

The @MississippiDOT celebrates Engineers Week 2026. #transportation #road #highway #roadway #stateDOT #multimodal #infrastructure #construction #workforce @USDOT @aashtospeaks @ITEhq @ARTBA @AGCofA @ASCETweets https://t.co/S3thyV1WZP

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Are you a new ITE member? Or are you interested in a refresher about the benefits ITE offers members? Join the ITE New Member Orientation this Thursday, February 26. Learn more: https://t.co/ZvOCHWhAUN

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Gain a practical experience in conducting Road Safety Audits through the ITE Road Safety Audit Fundamental Training Course, taking place in person April 8 and 9 at ITE Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Grounded in FHWA guidelines, the course emphasizes not just understanding RSA principles but applying them in real-world contexts. Participants will learn about the purpose, definitions, and types of RSAs and then they will divide into small team groups and take part in an in-service stage RSA, conducting a field visit, developing findings and recommendations, and presenting results as a team.

Limited seats remain for this course. Register today: https://t.co/pqS22aeoVg

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Voting for the 2027 ITE International Vice President candidate continues through 12:00 pm ET on March 4. Eligible voters will receive an email with a personalized link. Your vote is important so make sure to submit your ballot.

For more information: https://t.co/Fg8QNm8CRN

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ignITE is a non-technical, on-demand training series designed to equip transportation professionals with essential management and career development skills. While technical expertise is a strength in the field, success in transportation organizations also requires strong leadership, communication, and administrative capabilities.

One of the first offerings is Effective Meetings, a five-part module that equips participants with the essential skills and strategies to participate in meetings with purpose, professionalism, and impact—before, during, and after they occur.

Learn more: https://t.co/5faWPAyN5Y

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Tomorrow! Register today for the February 12 webinar, Navigating Ethical Challenges in Engineering.

During this webinar, participants will discuss the definition of ethics and explore the ITE Canons of Ethics for Members as well as the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Professional Code of Ethics for Engineers. Participants will apply these codes of ethics to case studies published by the NSPE Board of Ethical Review (BER). This class will equip participants to be confident in handling ethical situations that may arise in their professional careers.

https://t.co/e5ZCENbYSg

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Your opinion matters! Every response will help guide our decisions and improve member experience. Complete the ITE 2026 All-Member Survey by February 15!

https://t.co/nYWsOwQJWf

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ITE is pleased to announce that Roger Millar will provide remarks during our Virtual Spring Conference Open Plenary on Tuesday, March 17.

Drawing on his experience leading both large and small public agencies, including his tenure as Secretary of Transportation at the Washington State DOT, and on his current role as Director of the AmericaFWD Project Delivery Accelerator Lab, Roger will share insights on advancing innovation, accelerating project delivery, and strengthening the connection between transportation, communities, and public trust.

This plenary will set the tone for the conference by highlighting the essential role transportation professionals play in shaping vibrant, resilient, and connected communities.

Learn more about this conference:
https://t.co/dTnNRnB8kU

@skuciemba

[ITE - Community of Transportation Professionals @ITEhq]

During TRB, ITE's Steve Kuciemba (@skuciemba) held interviews with International Vice Presidential candidates, Marc Jacobson, P.E., PTOE and Hardik Shah, P.E., PTOE, MSCE. You can listen to these interviews here: https://t.co/rP6VRvp1SP

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Want to help your ITE District make money? ITE International will make a $500 donation to your District's student or scholarship fund when your local participation reaches 20% of your members completing the survey. Take the survey today! https://t.co/nYWsOwRhLN