Recently added articles from Institute of Transportation Engineers. ITE Journal:

president's message

Jul 01, 2008; Guebert, Alfred A ... MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN TRANSPORTATION SAFETY This was the theme of ITE s 2008 Technical Conference and Exhibit in Miami, FL, USA. The program was filled with sessions on how to make roads safer through: * better safety policies and programs; * better data analysis ...

calendar news

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... ITE DISTRICT MEETINGS DISTRICT 4 July 6-8,2008-Chicago, IL, USA Midwestern District Annual Meeting. Contact: Mark Rinnan, mark.rinnan@jacobs.com. ITE SECTION MEETINGS JULY 2008 July 22, 2008-Tampa Bay, FL, USA District 10: Florida Section ...

GET YOUR TRAINING AT THE ITE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBIT

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Seminar Registration At the 2008 Annual Meeting and Exhibit, ITE will provide participants with ample opportunity to attend classroom seminars and technical sessions at a lower cost and without extended travel time and additional lodging expenses. Each professional development module ...

TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENHANCEMENTS AID IN SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OBJECTIVES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Jul 01, 2008; Trim, Adrian; Barak-Zai, Saleem ... Recent developments in information technology (IT) have affected many aspects of our lives, including traffic signals. The traffic signals industry in the United Kingdom (UK) has used IT not only to improve the operation of signals and the performance of the highway network but also to enhance ...

Walk Safe

Jul 01, 2008; Reyes, Karen Westerberg ... Mayvis Coyle, 83, has become the unofficial poster girl of older pedestrians trying to navigate dangerous streets and intersections. The Sunland, California, resident became famous in 2006 when she tried to cross a busy street. A police officer was waiting for her on the other side with a ticket ...

up-to-date

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS SAFETEA-LU TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS BILL On June 6, 2008, President George W. Bush signed H.R. 1195 bipartisan legislation that makes technical corrections to RL. 109-59, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users ...

ITE WIKI-GIVE YOUR TWO CENTS

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... What is a Wild? It is a Web site or similar online resource that allows users to collectively add and edit content. It provides a uniquely democratic process for input and collaboration. This resource also allows for discussion among collaborators. The ITE Wild was developed to serve as an ...

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... ITE is once again proud to have been part of National Transportation Week (NTW), May 11-17, 2008. NTW is an opportunity to celebrate achievements in transportation; assess future opportunities and challenges; and reach out to the next generation of transportation workers. NTW is the result of ...

MEMBER UPDATES

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Glenn E. Grayson, RE. (M), was hired by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to be the director of FAST, the regional traffic management agency responsible for area-wide traffic signal coordination and freeway ITS management in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Ron Thorstad, RE ....

new products

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... McCain, of Vista, CA, USA, has released its 2070L Advanced Traffic System Controller Unit. The McCain 2070L controller has been approved by the California Department of Transportation and is designed to meet Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications (TEES). The 2070L is a ruggedized ...

new publications

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... A Bridge Worth Saving: A Community Guide to Historic Bridge Preservation. Michigan State University Press, 2008. U.S. $24.95. A Bridge Worth Saving is a call to action. Everything about this book-its structure, its content, its style-shouts, "Save that old bridge!" Unlike some calls to ...

Improving Safety Through Engineering, Design and Operations

Jul 01, 2008; Brownlee, Russell; Shaw, Jeffrey ... The ITE 2008 Technical Conference and Exhibit was held in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWAs sponsorship of eight transportation professionals at the conference assisted ITE in sharing information and continuing the dialogue generated on safety issues. During the ...

OBITUARIES

Jul 01, 2008; Anonymous ... ITE has been notified that the following ITE members recently passed away. We recognize them for their contributions to ITE and ...

Highlights of Policies and Programs to Improve Transportation Safety

Jul 01, 2008; Torbic, Darren J; Storm, Richard ... The ITE 2008 Technical Conference and Exhibit was held in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWAs sponsorship of eight transportation professionals at the conference assisted ITE in sharing information and continuing the dialogue generated on safety issues. During the ...

Issues Related to Red-Light Camera Enforcement Systems

Jul 01, 2008; Elmitiny, Noor; Radwan, Essam ... The ITE 2008 Technical Conference and Exhibit was held in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWAs sponsorship of eight transportation professionals at the confirence assisted ITE in sharing information and continuing the dialogue generated on safety issues. During the ...

Making a Difference in Transportation Safety: Planning/Data and Analysis Tools

Jul 01, 2008; Parkhill, Margaret; Borkowski, John A ... The ITE 2008 Technical Confirmee and Exhibit was held in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWAs sponsorship of eight transportation professionals at the conference assisted ITE in sharing information and continuing the dialogue generated on safety issues. During the ...