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2018 Upcoming Activities
April
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Technical Resources
April
- Monday, the 23rd - WTS Open House - Click to Register
June
- Tuesday, Wednesday June 12th & 13th - 2018 Northeast Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Summit - Click to Register
Career Opportunities (See Job Postings For More Information)
- Technical Associate (UCP 8), Traffic Signal Systems (REPOSTED), Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI)
- Transportation Planning Director, CT Dept. of Transportation (CTDOT)
- Engineering Project Manager, City of New Britain
- Senior and/or Mid-level Civil/Traffic Engineer, WSP
- Senior and/or Mid-level Civil/Highway Engineer, Louis Berger
- Transportation Planner (P1) or Senior Transportation Planner (P2), Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
- Traffic Engineer, Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc.
Membership Resources
- Pay Your 2018 CT ITE Chapter Dues - FORMdues2018.pdf
- 2017 NEITE Nametag - ORDER FORM
Technical Resources
News
Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of State's Fully Autonomous Vehicle Testing Pilot Program
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of Connecticut’s Fully Autonomous Vehicle Testing Pilot Program (FAVTPP) – an initiative created by legislation that the Governor signed into law last year that will help bring Connecticut to the forefront of the innovative and burgeoning autonomous vehicle industry. Under the terms of the program, towns and cities that are interested in participating and allowing the testing of fully autonomous vehicles on their roadways must submit an application to the state. Upon review, up to four municipalities will be selected for participation.
“Make no mistake, autonomous vehicles are the future of transportation, whether it is people looking for a safer and easier commute, more efficient and cheaper commercial transit, more precise ride-sharing and for-hire services, or beyond,” Governor Malloy said. “These vehicles are going to be part of our lives soon and we want to take proactive steps to have our state be at the forefront of this innovative technology. We are showing this industry and those around the country that we promote the development of these kinds of forward-thinking, technology-driven products in Connecticut. We cannot allow our state to be outpaced as this technology grows.”
As required under the law, the program includes strict standards on the testing of these vehicles, only allowing them to be conducted through limited and controlled testing areas. Participating municipalities will have to enter into agreements with autonomous vehicle testers.
The program is being administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) in consultation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and the Connecticut Insurance Department.
To apply, interested municipalities must submit an application to OPM, which is available to download on the agency’s website. Municipalities that intend to apply are strongly urged to notify the point-of-contact that is listed on OPM’s website of their intent to submit an application as soon as possible.
Interested municipalities are also encouraged to review the “Required Minimum Framework for Agreements between Municipalities and Autonomous Vehicle Testers” document that is also available on the website. Prior to testing, a municipality that has been accepted into the FAVTPP will be required to submit to OPM a copy of its agreements with the relevant autonomous vehicle testers that includes those minimum terms listed in the framework document.
“Make no mistake, autonomous vehicles are the future of transportation, whether it is people looking for a safer and easier commute, more efficient and cheaper commercial transit, more precise ride-sharing and for-hire services, or beyond,” Governor Malloy said. “These vehicles are going to be part of our lives soon and we want to take proactive steps to have our state be at the forefront of this innovative technology. We are showing this industry and those around the country that we promote the development of these kinds of forward-thinking, technology-driven products in Connecticut. We cannot allow our state to be outpaced as this technology grows.”
As required under the law, the program includes strict standards on the testing of these vehicles, only allowing them to be conducted through limited and controlled testing areas. Participating municipalities will have to enter into agreements with autonomous vehicle testers.
The program is being administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) in consultation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and the Connecticut Insurance Department.
To apply, interested municipalities must submit an application to OPM, which is available to download on the agency’s website. Municipalities that intend to apply are strongly urged to notify the point-of-contact that is listed on OPM’s website of their intent to submit an application as soon as possible.
Interested municipalities are also encouraged to review the “Required Minimum Framework for Agreements between Municipalities and Autonomous Vehicle Testers” document that is also available on the website. Prior to testing, a municipality that has been accepted into the FAVTPP will be required to submit to OPM a copy of its agreements with the relevant autonomous vehicle testers that includes those minimum terms listed in the framework document.
ITS-CT And ITE-CT Joint Winter Meeting
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"The SMART CITY CHALLENGE"
When: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Where: Anthony's Ocean View, Paradise Ballroom, 450 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT Guest Speakers ITS America Update Shailen Bhatt, President & CEO, ITS America The Smart City Challenge Ray Murphy, ITS Specialist, FHWA Office of Technical Services - CTDOT's Transportation Mission and Strategic Plan James Redeker, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation - Click to access Registration |
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2017 Northeast Transportation Safety Conference
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Road Safety Matters - Tech, Trends & Tomorrow
This is an incredible opportunity to hear from national and regional experts on what is impacting transportation safety. Join us to learn about the exceptional work being done in our region to address these issues and to share your insights and challenges. Click to access Detailed Information About The Conference Sponsorship / Exhibitor Opportunities Register Online |
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Video Analytics Towards Vision Zero Web Page Launched
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The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) is collaborating with orgranizations across North America, the University of Washington, Microsoft, and the City of Bellevue, WA, USA in asking for the public's help in a cutting-edge effort to help prevent deaths and serious injuries from traffic crashes.
The project is called Video Analytics Towards Vision Zero, and intends to map new technologies to analyze traffic camera footage available in many cities and use near-miss collisions to predict where future crashes will likely occur. Click to Learn more about Vision Zero. |
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ITE International Membership
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ITE International is conducting a membership campaign ending on July 21, 2017, just prior to the kick-off of the Joint CITE-ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit. The goal is to add 500 NEW, fully paid ITE members during the campaign and bring the total number of members to over 15,000. ITE Members are an engaged community of transportation professionals and students improving the quality of life for millions of people every day. Our members save lives, move people, enhance communities and grow the economy. Click here (link to http://www.ite.org/membership/) to become a member or renew your membership.
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CT ITE Scholarship Awarded
Each year the scholarship is awarded to a student working to achieve a degree in traffic engineering or a related field. Congratulations to Francis Tainter of the University of Massachusetts, this year's recipient of the CT ITE Scholarship.
Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Officers
PRESIDENT: Joe Rimiller, PTOE, BETA Group, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT: Kevin Burnham, P.E., Connecticut Department of Transportation
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Matt Skelly, P.E., Fuss & O'Neill
PAST PRESIDENT: Craig D. Yannes, P.E., PTOE, Tighe & Bond
See ABOUT US page for pictures and bios.
VICE PRESIDENT: Kevin Burnham, P.E., Connecticut Department of Transportation
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Matt Skelly, P.E., Fuss & O'Neill
PAST PRESIDENT: Craig D. Yannes, P.E., PTOE, Tighe & Bond
See ABOUT US page for pictures and bios.
2016 Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Annual Report
By January 15 of each year, the Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board reports on the progress made by state agencies in improving the environment for bicycling and walking in the state, makes recommendations for improvements to state policies and procedures related to bicycling and walking, and identifies specific actions taken by the Department of Transportation in the preceding year that affect the bicycle and pedestrian environment.
Please click to view the 2016 Annual Report.
Please click to view the 2016 Annual Report.
