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SimCap Subcommittee April Luncheon
Join the Circle and Learn About the NCHRP 1087 Guide for Intersection Control Evaluation and the City of Bend's Roundabout Design Manual Update Date: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 Location: Virtual via Teams OR in-person Luncheon The Portland Building 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR Room 216 Time: 11:30 PM - 12:00 PM (in-person networking and provided lunch) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST (in-person presentation and webinar) Cost: FREE!! Presenter: Bastian Schroeder, Kittelson and Associates; Kayla Fleskes-Lane and Randy Johnson, DKS Associates Moderators: Ali Razmpa and Anders Hart, Oregon ITE SimCap Co-chairs NCHRP Research Report 1087: Guide for Intersection Control Evaluation Overview NCHRP 1087 aims to bring consistency to ICE processes and chart a clear path for states that have not yet developed an ICE process. It also, because it includes a good deal of new research and methods, is a valuable resource for states that already have ICE processes, as well as local agencies that are also called upon to evaluate intersections holistically and equitably. Bastian Schroeder of Kittelson and Associates, who led the development of NCHRP 1087, will provide an overview of the guide to help practitioners make decisions regarding intersection type and control, while implementing safer and more cost-effective solutions. City of Bend Roundabout Design Manual Update The City of Bend has been a leader for roundabouts in Oregon for decades, with a "roundabout-first" policy incorporated into their Transportation System Plan. Bend has a roundabout design manual that was recently updated to incorporate the latest research in NCHRP Report 1043: Guide for Roundabouts and refresh their roundabout analysis policies. Kayla Fleskes-Lane and Randy Johnson of DKS Associates will highlight some of the key changes made, including an update to the Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) process, guidance for mini roundabout siting and analysis, how to incorporate key walking and biking routes into the decision making process and when to consider a protected roundabout. Come enjoy lunch with us or join remotely as a webinar and learn more about the NCHRP 1087 Guide for Intersection Control Evaluation and the City of Bend's latest guidance on design and analysis for roundabouts 2025 Greater Oregon Conference
Date: May 16th, 2025 Location: OSU Cascades Campus, Ed Ray Hall, Bend, OR Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm This year’s conference will feature discussions covering a wide range of topics, including sustainable transportation, smart infrastructure, traffic management, and emerging technologies. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn, share ideas, and network with industry leaders and peers. Why Should You Attend?
TREC Active Transportation Series:
Car dependency isn’t the answer for everyone, for all sorts of reasons. Whether in cities or rural areas, mobility must be accessible to all, and these events offer unique insights into the ways and means of traveling without driving. We hope you can join us April 30 and May 8 for two different perspectives on this topic, from author Anna Zivarts and radio personality Lillian Karabaic. When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away From Car Dependency April 30, 2025, 5:30 PM First, join us for our annual Ann Niles Active Transportation lecture with featured speaker Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency. One third of people living in the United States do not have a driver's license. The majority of involuntary nondrivers are disabled, lower income, unhoused, formerly incarcerated, undocumented immigrants, kids, young people, and the elderly. Zivarts explains how improving our transportation system with nondrivers in mind will create a better quality of life for everyone. OPB's Stop Requested Live at PSU: Lessons and Opportunities for Rural Transit May 8, 2025, 5:30 PM The following week, we'll take a deep dive into rural areas. Public transit is not just for cities. It’s an essential lifeline for people in rural communities. Lillian Karabaic spent 14 days riding 38 buses to some of Oregon’s most remote places and talking to riders and drivers. She'll introduce some of the lessons we can learn from rural transit riders, exploring which challenges are unique to transit in rural areas and which are shared by agencies of any size. This event, hosted in partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), is part of OPB's "Stop Requested Live" series. PSU TREC Workshop: Comprehensive Bikeway Design
Date: August 25-29, 2025 Where: Portland State University, 1930 SW 4th Avenue Engineering Building, Room 315 Time: 8:00AM to 5PM Hosted since 2009, our Bikeway Design workshop is designed for transportation engineers, urban planners, advocates, policymakers, municipal staff and other transportation professionals interested in nurturing cycling in their communities. Join our knowledgeable instructors for a 5-day workshop to learn the ins and outs of bikeway design, in and out of the classroom! Bring your bike- all attendees must be able to bike 8-15 miles a day. Portland State University Survey on R1-6a In-Street Signs
Portland State University is working on a research project, funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), to understand how the various configurations of R1-6a sign placements impact pedestrian safety. If your agency utilizes these R1-6a signs in your jurisdiction, please take our survey to tell us about the installations. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. You may stop or skip questions at any time. We expect the survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. If you have questions about this research, you may contact Sirisha Kothuri, Principal Investigator with Portland State University at [email protected]. 2025 Western District ITE Badge Program
Calling all young professionals! Elevate your professional development this year by completing ITE Western District’s Badge Program. To earn your 2025 Badge, attend a Section Meeting and complete two activities from the following categories: Social Event, Professional Development, and Service. Each participant will receive a commemorative pin, and three lucky winners will be selected to receive a grand prize gift card! The challenge ends May 31, 2025! Oregon ITE Member Award Highlight
Early in the summer ITE Western District had its Annual Meeting in Sacramento, CA. Many Oregon Section members attended, presented, and won awards!
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 |
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