About UsITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE) works to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users, helping to build smart and livable communities.
Founded in 1930, ITE is a volunteer-driven association of more than 18,000 engineers, planners, consultants, educators, researchers, technologists, and students working in more than 78 countries. ITE Oregon Section is affiliated with the ITE Western District. We provide opportunities for professional development and community building at the regional and local levels through annual meetings, training, luncheons, and connecting members with area Student Chapters. Upcoming Events & AnnouncementsTraffic Day 2026: The Year of Sensorama
Mark your calendars — Traffic Day 2026 is coming Tuesday, October 13th at the Sheraton in Portland. This year's theme, The Year of Sensorama, will cover public agency struggles and experience from vandalism to sensors and troubleshooting, and vendors will showcase their latest sensors and technology. IMSA training to be provided. Lunch is included with registration! Earn up to 5 PDHs toward your professional registration! Event Date: October 13th Event Location: Sheraton Portland Event Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: General Admission: $110 Student: $25 Traffic Bowl 2026
Fall is in the air! While everyone else is enjoying the change in foliage, cooler weather, and the return of pumpkin spice, transportation engineering and planning students are gearing up for the 35th Annual Bill Kloos Traffic Bowl on November 19th. Please come join other engineering and planning professionals for dinner while we watch the regional schools compete at transportation trivia. Early bird registration is available until November 1st to lock in your meal of choice. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Date: November 19th Event Location: Hilton Double Tree Event Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: Early Bird (Non ITE Members): $75 Early Bird (ITE Members): $50 Student: $10 Sustainability Conference
Oregon ITE will be hosting a sustainability conference in partnership with Portland State University's ITE/STEP chapters! Please save the date - more info to come! The sustainability committee is also seeking sponsors for the conference for breakfast, lunch, and a post-event happy hour. Sponsors names will be advertised in event handouts and advertising. If you are interested, please reach out to Robert Devassie ([email protected]). Date: December 3, 2026 ACEC/ODOT Brown Bag Lunch Series Training
The Brown Bag Lunch series gives mini educational sessions on different topics monthly. The programs are geared toward project managers, project engineers and all those involved with project delivery. Oregon ITE Student Chapter Grants
Oregon ITE hopes that all of our student chapters are having a good start to the year and are planning chapter events for the coming months. Remember, we are here to help, and that includes funding. Student Chapter Grants can be used for most chapter actives. A few past examples include travel to conferences and money to help build an awards case. Find more information on the grant and how to apply here: https://www.oregonite.org/student-grant.html ITE Western District Badge Recognition Program
Explore ITE challenges young professionals (35 years and younger) to expand their network and strengthen their technical expertise. Inspired by the Girl/Boy Scout “Badges”, participants who complete the program will be awarded a “badge”. The program will be an annual challenge with a unique badge for every year. The program is currently running from June 26, 2026 - May 31, 202. Find more information on the program and sign up here: westernite.org/badge-recognition-program/ |
Thank you Sponsors!
Gold
Silver
Job Postings |