Past Events
2017 CT ITE/NEITE SPRING MEETING
Date: April 11, 2017
Location: Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main Street, Manchester, CT
Attendance: 70
On April 11, 2017, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, in conjunction with the New England Section of Institute of Engineers, hosted their Annual Joint Meeting at the Manchester Country Club.
Keynote speakers Jennifer Carrier of CRCOG and Hugh Hayward of the Connecticut Department of Transportation discussed the LOTCIP funding program. Technical sessions focused on transportation safety and complete streets were held during the afternoon. Kwesi Brown received the Service to the Chapter Award, Donna Shea received the Herbert S. Levinson Transportation Leadership Award, Craig Yannes received the President’s Award, and Sharat Kalluri received the Transportation Achievement Award. An election was held and 2017 officers were announced.
Presentation List - Click to View
Vision Zero & ITE - Toole Design Group
Newpark Avenue Transit Area Complete Streets Study - Fuss & O'Neill
West Hartford Road Diet and Safety Study - FHI, Alta and Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
Systemic Safety Project - Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI)
Connecticut Crash Data Repository - Eric Jackson
Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program - Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT)
LOTCIP Regional Overview - CRCOG
Date: April 11, 2017
Location: Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main Street, Manchester, CT
Attendance: 70
On April 11, 2017, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, in conjunction with the New England Section of Institute of Engineers, hosted their Annual Joint Meeting at the Manchester Country Club.
Keynote speakers Jennifer Carrier of CRCOG and Hugh Hayward of the Connecticut Department of Transportation discussed the LOTCIP funding program. Technical sessions focused on transportation safety and complete streets were held during the afternoon. Kwesi Brown received the Service to the Chapter Award, Donna Shea received the Herbert S. Levinson Transportation Leadership Award, Craig Yannes received the President’s Award, and Sharat Kalluri received the Transportation Achievement Award. An election was held and 2017 officers were announced.
Presentation List - Click to View
Vision Zero & ITE - Toole Design Group
Newpark Avenue Transit Area Complete Streets Study - Fuss & O'Neill
West Hartford Road Diet and Safety Study - FHI, Alta and Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
Systemic Safety Project - Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI)
Connecticut Crash Data Repository - Eric Jackson
Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program - Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT)
LOTCIP Regional Overview - CRCOG
CT ITE & ITS-CT JOINT WINTER MEETING
Date: February 8, 2017
Location: East Side Restaurant, 131 Dwight Street, New Britain, CT
Attendance: 85
On February 8, 2017, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, in conjunction with the Connecticut Chapter of the Intelligent Transportation Systems, hosted their Annual Joint Meeting at the East Side Restaurant in New Britain, CT.
Unfortunately Ray Murphy, ITS Specialist for the FHWA Office of Technical Services was unable to attend the event; however, this allowed for an extended cocktail and networking session for attendees. Attendees enjoyed crisp German beers, the company of colleagues and guest speakers Doug Hausladen, Jim Damicis and Kathy McCabe insights on Smart Cities and their potential to transform our own communities.
Date: February 8, 2017
Location: East Side Restaurant, 131 Dwight Street, New Britain, CT
Attendance: 85
On February 8, 2017, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, in conjunction with the Connecticut Chapter of the Intelligent Transportation Systems, hosted their Annual Joint Meeting at the East Side Restaurant in New Britain, CT.
Unfortunately Ray Murphy, ITS Specialist for the FHWA Office of Technical Services was unable to attend the event; however, this allowed for an extended cocktail and networking session for attendees. Attendees enjoyed crisp German beers, the company of colleagues and guest speakers Doug Hausladen, Jim Damicis and Kathy McCabe insights on Smart Cities and their potential to transform our own communities.
CT ITE/NEITE/CTDOT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR
Date: October 20, 2016
Location: Brickhouse Bar and Grill, Newington, CT
Attendance: 35
On October 20th, 2016, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, in conjunction with the New England Section Emerging Professionals Group, and CTDOT Young Professionals Group, hosted a happy hour at the Brickhouse Bar and Grill in Newington, CT.
This event was a great opportunity for younger and emerging professionals to interact in a relaxed environment. Over thirty-five attendees enjoyed food, drink and playing pool, while casually networking with their colleagues in transportation.
Date: October 20, 2016
Location: Brickhouse Bar and Grill, Newington, CT
Attendance: 35
On October 20th, 2016, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, in conjunction with the New England Section Emerging Professionals Group, and CTDOT Young Professionals Group, hosted a happy hour at the Brickhouse Bar and Grill in Newington, CT.
This event was a great opportunity for younger and emerging professionals to interact in a relaxed environment. Over thirty-five attendees enjoyed food, drink and playing pool, while casually networking with their colleagues in transportation.
WTS TRANSPORTATION MINI-SERIES CO-SPONSORED BY CT-ITE & ITS-CT
Date: October 6, 2016
Location: Four Points by Sheraton, Meriden, CT
Attendance: 150
On October 6th, 2016, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers co-sponsored the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS-CT) 10th Annual Transportation Mini-Series at the Four Points by Sheraton in Meriden, CT. A total of 150 professionals participated in the event.
Ten informative sessions were held in two tracks. Mr. Jonas Maciunas, AICP of the NV5 was the guest speaker for a technical session arranged by CT ITE on ‘Streets for People in the Age of Democratized Design’. This year’s welcome presentation was provided by Luisa Paiewonsky, Director of Infrastructure Systems and Technology, at the Volpe Center and at lunch Dr. Consuela Ward presented an interactive session on ‘Diversity in the Workplace’.
ITE members Joe Herr of VHB, Carla Tillery of FHI, and Mike Morehouse of FHI presented sessions on ‘Application of Technology in Transportation’, ‘Generation Gap’, and ‘Done is Better than Perfect: How to Complete Your Streets’, respectively.
Date: October 6, 2016
Location: Four Points by Sheraton, Meriden, CT
Attendance: 150
On October 6th, 2016, the Connecticut Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers co-sponsored the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS-CT) 10th Annual Transportation Mini-Series at the Four Points by Sheraton in Meriden, CT. A total of 150 professionals participated in the event.
Ten informative sessions were held in two tracks. Mr. Jonas Maciunas, AICP of the NV5 was the guest speaker for a technical session arranged by CT ITE on ‘Streets for People in the Age of Democratized Design’. This year’s welcome presentation was provided by Luisa Paiewonsky, Director of Infrastructure Systems and Technology, at the Volpe Center and at lunch Dr. Consuela Ward presented an interactive session on ‘Diversity in the Workplace’.
ITE members Joe Herr of VHB, Carla Tillery of FHI, and Mike Morehouse of FHI presented sessions on ‘Application of Technology in Transportation’, ‘Generation Gap’, and ‘Done is Better than Perfect: How to Complete Your Streets’, respectively.
CT ITE/CSCE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
CSCE and CT-ITE teamed up for their 21st annual golf tournament on Friday, July 22nd. Twelve teams played a round at Timberlin Country Club in Berlin. Congratulations to the winners – Ray Janeiro, Tim Carr, Brian Kaye, and Tony Sidoti. After golfing participants enjoyed a cookout and raffle. Proceeds of the event will benefit CSCE and CT-ITE’s scholarship funds.’
CSCE and CT-ITE teamed up for their 21st annual golf tournament on Friday, July 22nd. Twelve teams played a round at Timberlin Country Club in Berlin. Congratulations to the winners – Ray Janeiro, Tim Carr, Brian Kaye, and Tony Sidoti. After golfing participants enjoyed a cookout and raffle. Proceeds of the event will benefit CSCE and CT-ITE’s scholarship funds.’
2016 CT ITE/NEITE Joint Spring Meeting
ITE-CT hosted Tom Maziarz of ConnDOT's Bureau of Policy and Planning as the evenings keynote speaker to highlight the State's latest Complete Streets initiatives. As part of their annual meeting, the Chapter recognized Michael Morehouse for outstanding service to the State Chapter; J.A. Koolis, Jr. for his many years of dedication and leadership within the Connecticut transportation industry and Joseph A. Hallisey for his longstanding commitment to excellence within the ITE organization. The Chapter nominated Craig Yannes as President, Joe Rimiller as Vice President and Kevin Burnham as Secretary/Treasurer for 2016 - 2017. Finally, immediate past President Kwesi Brown was awarded the 2015 President's Award in appreciation of his outstanding service as President of the Connecticut Chapter.
ITE-CT hosted Tom Maziarz of ConnDOT's Bureau of Policy and Planning as the evenings keynote speaker to highlight the State's latest Complete Streets initiatives. As part of their annual meeting, the Chapter recognized Michael Morehouse for outstanding service to the State Chapter; J.A. Koolis, Jr. for his many years of dedication and leadership within the Connecticut transportation industry and Joseph A. Hallisey for his longstanding commitment to excellence within the ITE organization. The Chapter nominated Craig Yannes as President, Joe Rimiller as Vice President and Kevin Burnham as Secretary/Treasurer for 2016 - 2017. Finally, immediate past President Kwesi Brown was awarded the 2015 President's Award in appreciation of his outstanding service as President of the Connecticut Chapter.
2015 CT ITE/CCAPA Fall Meeting
ITE-CT and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA) teamed up for a Fall Meeting at the Manchester Country Club in Manchester, CT. The meeting featured three technical sessions lead by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. PE, AICP from Strong Towns. Topics included ‘The Finance of Our Cities’, ‘Transportation in the Next American City’, and a discussion of how Strong Towns principals can be applied to local projects. Over sixty members of ITE-CT and CCAPA participated in the event.
ITE-CT and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA) teamed up for a Fall Meeting at the Manchester Country Club in Manchester, CT. The meeting featured three technical sessions lead by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. PE, AICP from Strong Towns. Topics included ‘The Finance of Our Cities’, ‘Transportation in the Next American City’, and a discussion of how Strong Towns principals can be applied to local projects. Over sixty members of ITE-CT and CCAPA participated in the event.
2015 CSCE-CT/CT-ITE Golf Outing
CSCE-CT and CT-ITE held their 20th annual golf tournament on Friday, October 2nd at the Timberlin Golf Club in Berlin, CT. It was a cold day for golf, but we still had a good turnout. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the participants as the proceeds of the event benefit the CSCE & ITE scholarships. See you next year!!
CSCE-CT and CT-ITE held their 20th annual golf tournament on Friday, October 2nd at the Timberlin Golf Club in Berlin, CT. It was a cold day for golf, but we still had a good turnout. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the participants as the proceeds of the event benefit the CSCE & ITE scholarships. See you next year!!
2015 CT ITE/APA Spring Meeting
CT ITE and APA CT teamed up for this year's Spring Meeting, the theme of which was 'State of the Practice: Transportation Planning.' Matthew Roe of NACTO offered a technical session on 'Design Guidance for Real Streets' which Norman Garrick, Nicholas, Lownes, and Karthik Konduri of UCONN discussed 'New Research in Urban Transportation Systems.' This year's keynote presentation was provided by Hillary Isebrands of the Federal Highway Administration, who discussed 'Planning and Designing for Safe, Efficient, and Smart Roadways.' Ranjit Bhave, Norman Garrick, Michael Morehouse, and Sofia Nirschberg were recognized for their dedication to the transportation industry and participatation in ITE CT. Radhameris Gomez was awarded the 2015 ITE Connecticut Chapter Student Scholarship and Officers for the upcoming year were announced.
CT ITE and APA CT teamed up for this year's Spring Meeting, the theme of which was 'State of the Practice: Transportation Planning.' Matthew Roe of NACTO offered a technical session on 'Design Guidance for Real Streets' which Norman Garrick, Nicholas, Lownes, and Karthik Konduri of UCONN discussed 'New Research in Urban Transportation Systems.' This year's keynote presentation was provided by Hillary Isebrands of the Federal Highway Administration, who discussed 'Planning and Designing for Safe, Efficient, and Smart Roadways.' Ranjit Bhave, Norman Garrick, Michael Morehouse, and Sofia Nirschberg were recognized for their dedication to the transportation industry and participatation in ITE CT. Radhameris Gomez was awarded the 2015 ITE Connecticut Chapter Student Scholarship and Officers for the upcoming year were announced.
2015 ITE/ITS Joint Winter Meeting
Seventy engineers, planners, and transportation professionals participated in the 2015 ITE/ITS Joint Winter Meeting at Villa Capri restaurant in Wallingford, Connecticut. Mohammed Bishtawi and Mary Baker highlighted the evening with a presentation on CTDOT's accelerated rehabilitation of two I-84 bridges over Marion Avenue in Southington. Mr. Bishtawii and Ms. Baker discussed design options that were considered, construction staging, detour strategies, and public outreach efforts. Powerpoint slides from the presentation are available for viewing here.
Seventy engineers, planners, and transportation professionals participated in the 2015 ITE/ITS Joint Winter Meeting at Villa Capri restaurant in Wallingford, Connecticut. Mohammed Bishtawi and Mary Baker highlighted the evening with a presentation on CTDOT's accelerated rehabilitation of two I-84 bridges over Marion Avenue in Southington. Mr. Bishtawii and Ms. Baker discussed design options that were considered, construction staging, detour strategies, and public outreach efforts. Powerpoint slides from the presentation are available for viewing here.
2014 Fall Meeting
The 2014 fall meeting was highlighted by a series of presentations highlighting project innovations used for I-84 Hartford. CTDOT's Richard Armstrong kicked things off with a project introduction. Dave Stahnke from Transystems lead a group that discussed 3d survey scanning, traffic data collection, and traffic analysis and microsimulations. The group's presentation can be downloaded via the following link:
CTITE Fall Meeting Presentation - I-84 Hartford
Project Innovations.pdf. Video of their I-84 corridor VISSIM simulation is available upon request. The meeting was attended by 62 participants, several of which continued on to Plaza Azteca for post-meeting drinks and appetizers.
Tenth Annual Transportation Student Research Symposium
ITE Connecticut, New England ITE, and the UConn School of Engineering hosted the tenth annual Transportation Student Research Symposium on April 2, 2014. Students discussed exciting transportation related research projects during presentation and poster sessions.
CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker and State Representative Antonio Guerrera served as keynote speakers. Members participated in a tour of the new mixed use Storrs Town Center and Intermodal Center. The tour was led by officials from the Intermodal Center and engineers who designed the facilities. CT ITE Awards were presented and CT ITE officer elections were held.
CT ITE/ITS Joint Annual Winter Meeting
The Connecticut Chapter of ITE hosted the annual joint winter meeting with Connecticut Chapter of ITS on January 28, 2014 at East Side Restaurant in New Britain, CT. Over 75 attendees from the private and public sectors attended.
The technical session was on “Integration of Wireless Detection Strategies for Various ITS and Intersection Application” presented by Robert Blasi and Gregg Hoffman of Traffic Systems, Inc. The dinner presentation was on “CTFastark- Transit at the Speed of Life” by Brian Cunningham of Connecticut Department of Transportation.
The technical session was on “Integration of Wireless Detection Strategies for Various ITS and Intersection Application” presented by Robert Blasi and Gregg Hoffman of Traffic Systems, Inc. The dinner presentation was on “CTFastark- Transit at the Speed of Life” by Brian Cunningham of Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Joint CT ITE/WTS Golf Outing
CT ITE and WTS held their annual golf outing on June 26th at Traditions Golf Club in Wallingford, CT. The event was a success and a good time was had by all. Congratulations to the winners Prime Engineers (George Dumas, Brian McGovern, Bob Thornber and Russ Moresi).
CT ITE / NEITE Joint Spring Meeting
CT ITE and NEITE held their annual joint spring meeting on April 2nd, 2013. The meeting was a huge success with over 90 members in attendance. The meeting included a a technical session about Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, a practice Traffic Bowl between CT ITE professionals and UConn and UMass Students, CT ITE officer elections, CT ITE Awards, and a panel discussion Predicting Transportaiton Needs - A Sustainable Approach.
Great techincal presentations were given by Neil Pade, Chairman of the CT Bike-Ped Adivsory Committee and David Head of CTDOT to discuss Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning in Connecticut. Presentation slides are available for download:
- CT Bicycle and Ped Advisory Board 2012-2013 Annual Report
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Great techincal presentations were given by Neil Pade, Chairman of the CT Bike-Ped Adivsory Committee and David Head of CTDOT to discuss Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning in Connecticut. Presentation slides are available for download:
- CT Bicycle and Ped Advisory Board 2012-2013 Annual Report
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
8th Annual Transportation Student Research Symposium
The “8th Annual Transportation Student Research Symposium” held on April 10 at the University of Connecticut was a huge success. The symposium included presentations and posters from students of 13 universities across New England, who showcased their current transportation engineering related research. The lunch and dinner programs included CT ITE award presentations, CT ITE officer elections, and presentations from Chief Engineer of CTDOT Thomas Harley, Executive Director of the Windham Regional Council of Governments Mark Paquette, and Director of Policy and Planning for the Capital Region Council of Governments Mary Ellen Kowalewski.
Winter Meeting 2012
Our Joint ITE/ITS Winter Meeting was a success! Over 60 attendees met at
the East Side Restaurant in New Britain, CT on January 31, 2012. The dinner presentation was given by Robert F. Kenny, Jr., Emergency Management Area Coordinator from the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and William Austion, Homeland Security Contractor from the Capitol Region Council of Governments. The presentation discussed
the emergency preparedness and aftermath following Hurricane Irene and Winter Storm Alfred. See Photos Below.
2011 Spring Meeting
Our Joint NEITE/CTITE Spring Meeting was a success! Over 90 attendees met at the Manchester Country Club in Manchester, CT on April 12, 2011.
Two technical sessions, which preceded the social hour and dinner presentations, included an update on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Project by David Carol of Parsons Brinckerhoff and a presentation on the I-84 Viaduct Study by Jennifer Carrier of CRCOG and David Spillane of Goody Clancy. Dinner presentations by Paul Brady of ACEC CT and David Kooris of the RPA discussed regional transportation issues in funding and advocacy. PDF’s of the presentations can be found on the Archive tab.
Congratulations to Joe Hallisey for receiving the Service to the Chapter Award, Jay Koolis for receiving the Transportation Achievement Award, Rob Aloise for receiving the President’s Award and finally to Joe Balskus for receiving the Transportation Leadership Award.
Two technical sessions, which preceded the social hour and dinner presentations, included an update on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Project by David Carol of Parsons Brinckerhoff and a presentation on the I-84 Viaduct Study by Jennifer Carrier of CRCOG and David Spillane of Goody Clancy. Dinner presentations by Paul Brady of ACEC CT and David Kooris of the RPA discussed regional transportation issues in funding and advocacy. PDF’s of the presentations can be found on the Archive tab.
Congratulations to Joe Hallisey for receiving the Service to the Chapter Award, Jay Koolis for receiving the Transportation Achievement Award, Rob Aloise for receiving the President’s Award and finally to Joe Balskus for receiving the Transportation Leadership Award.
