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2026 Joint ITE International Annual Meeting

Sunday, 19 July 2026

Description
The GLITEY Race is a scavenger hunt in the vein of “The Amazing Race”, in which teams of 4-5 people find and complete checkpoint stops given by clues around Downtown Detroit. Each stop consists of activities that may be fun, challenging, or even embarrassing, but every stop must be checked off by the checkpoint marshal before they head to the race finish line. Each person signs up individually for the GLITEY Race, and if you don’t have predetermined team members decided, race officials will group you together with a team
Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM
The Chicago Department of Transportation, with its consultants, developed a 100+ page Complete Streets Design Guide that distills national, state, and local standards into practical guidance tailored for Chicago. This workshop will highlight how the guide’s building blocks, covering topics like street configurations, bike lanes, intersection treatments, transit design, and interagency coordination, can help other agencies develop their own context-sensitive design guidance. The guide is not a substitute for engineering judgment but provides real-world examples and lessons learned, and the session will walk through how to apply these concepts in other communities.
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
The Opening Reception is included in full registrations. This ticket is for an additional adult to attend the reception with a full registrant.
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM
The Opening Reception is included in a full registration. This ticket is for a child accompanying an adult full registrant to the Opening Reception.
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM
This is included in the registrations for Full Registrations and Exhibitors.
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM

Monday, 20 July 2026

Description
Full Registrations, Exhibitors and Monday-Only registrants can join us in the Exhibit Hall for lunch
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM
American Center for Mobility (ACM) is a 500-acre automotive proving ground, test facility, and event destination for automotive companies to research, develop, test, and showcase advanced mobility technologies. With a focus on safe, sustainable, and secure innovations, ACM offers a confidential, real-world environment for testing Powered by Michigan Tech University (MTU). With its test track, garage labs, interoperability testbed, and many resources, our aim is to support your company's quest to shape the future of the automotive industry.
Time
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM
The same tour will be offered twice.  This is an 8.5 mile biking tour of portions of the Joe Louis Greenway with stops at Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, Roosevelt Park, and the Dequindre Cut. The Joe Louis Greenway (JLG) is a transformative, non-motorized infrastructure project set to redefine urban connectivity and equitable public space in the Detroit. This tour will occur rain or shine and bikes and helmets will be provided.
Time
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1:30 PM
Macomb County Communications and Technology Center (COMTEC) is a 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that provides situational awareness to the Department of Roads, Sheriff Dispatch, the Information Technology Department, and the Emergency Management and Communications Department. Macomb County strategically placed these departments at COMTEC to maximize resources and enhance services. The TOC is the hub of Macomb County’s efforts to improve safety, mobility, and efficiency through advanced traffic management and emerging technologies. As part of its Connected Vehicle (CV) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategy, the TOC is actively exploring innovative solutions that leverage real-time data and cloud-based platforms to optimize traffic signal operations and enhance transit priority. One example of these initiatives is a pilot with Connected Signals, a technology provider offering software-based signal priority services without requiring additional roadside hardware. This pilot spans 10 intersections and evaluates how cloud connectivity can support transit and emergency-vehicle preemption, as well as traffic-signal optimization. The tour will showcase the TOC’s integrated operations, ongoing technology initiatives, and future vision for connected and automated transportation.
Time
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1:30 PM

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Description
Join a crew of equally ambitious (and slightly crazy) early risers for a fun 5K run/walk along the beautiful Detroit Riverwalk and the iconic Dequindre Cut. All participants will receive a participant bag with refreshments and a finishers medal. Wearing your medal—and boasting about your accomplishment—is absolutely mandatory. Start Location: River Trail adjacent to Renaissance Center Map: strava.com
Time
6:00 AM - 7:15 AM
6:00 AM
Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood is a living lab for multimodal corridor operations and place-based reinvestment. This mobile tour is designed for ITE attendees and focuses on transportation engineering decisions that shape day-to-day performance—transit operations on Woodward Avenue (QLINE and bus interactions), curb and loading management in an activity district, pedestrian/bicycle safety treatments near major destinations, and integration of shared mobility (MoGo) and campus travel-demand management. Participants will connect real-time field observations to the cross-sector partnerships that plan, fund, deliver, and maintain these improvements (City/agency partners, Wayne State University, Midtown Detroit Inc., Cultural Center partners, and TechTown Detroit). The tour includes short guided walks, a short QLINE segment to observe street-running transit operations in real time, and a capstone stop at TechTown Detroit to discuss access, parking/TDM, and economic development. Attendees leave with a concise “Mobility Partnership Playbook” and a 90 day action-planning template.
Time
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
9:30 AM
Walking tour of the Ralph C Wilson Jr Centennial Park along the #1 nationally ranked Detroit Riverfront. Learn about the historical transformation of the Detroit Riverfront and the realization and implementation of the Centennial Park vision, opened in 2025. Designed to inspire play, wellness, and connection, the park features dynamic play areas for all ages, a serene Water Garden, an active Sport House for year-round recreation, and beautifully landscaped, tree-lined paths perfect for walking, relaxing, and reflection.
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM
Discover the fascinating history behind this exquisite Art Deco skyscraper christened the Cathedral to Finance. The Guardian Building is a Michelin 3-star recommended site and is listed as Atlas Obscura’s must-see world skyscrapers.
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM
Full Registrants and Tuesday Only registrants are welcome to join us for the Awards Lunch as a part of your registration.
Time
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
12:00 PM
This is for a guest ticket for the Awards Lunch or if your registration does not include the Awards Lunch.
Time
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
12:00 PM
Bus tour with walking at various Belle Isle Park stops including the James Scott Memorial Fountain, Conservatory, Aquarium, Athletic Fields, Nature Center, Ralph C. Wilson Gateway and Trail, Central Ave the beach, and various trails. Belle Isle Park is a 985-acre island located in the Detroit River, and is abundant with natural, historical and cultural resources, as well as spectacular views. Recent improvements for active transportation include completion of the 5.8-mile addition to the Iron Belle Trail system, two-way cycle tracks, and other traffic calming measures. This tour will occur rain or shine.
Time
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2:00 PM
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is a new cable-stayed bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan (USA) and Windsor, Ontario (Canada) across the Detroit River. Offering six lanes with a multi-use path and state-of-the-art technology deployed in the plaza, this port of entry promises significant capacity improvement for those crossing the border and a stylish hockey stick slapshot design to enhance the Detroit-Windsor skyline. Guided by the engineers who directly worked on bringing the bridge to completion, this bus tour will take place on the streets surrounding the bridge on the USA side. No passport required. A photo opportunity will be given at the end in Delray Park.
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM
The ITE Evening Event is included in both a full registration and a Tuesday only registration. This is to purchase an additional ticket for another adult.
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
ITE Evening Event - Included with Full and Tuesday Only Registration
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Description
Guided tour of the Detroit People Mover (DPM) 2.9 mile route, 13 stations, DPM's Art in the Stations installations, and observation of the System Control Center and Maintenance Facility.
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM
This program, developed by the ITE Education Council will give college level educators an opportunity to share best practices around key topics for Educators.
Time
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
10:00 AM
The same tour will be offered twice.  This is an 8.5 mile biking tour of portions of the Joe Louis Greenway with stops at Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, Roosevelt Park, and the Dequindre Cut. The Joe Louis Greenway (JLG) is a transformative, non-motorized infrastructure project set to redefine urban connectivity and equitable public space in the Detroit. This tour will occur rain or shine and bikes and helmets will be provided.
Time
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
10:00 AM

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