Streets and roads serve different functions, yet many engineers lack hands-on experience designing multimodal streets that safely accommodate all users. This interactive workshop uses Brick City Lab, a hands-on design experience with LEGO-style modular buildings, to explore how the built environment influences driver behavior and street operations. Participants will learn key psychological principles of urban design before working in teams to redesign a street based on real-world scenarios. With guidance from experienced professionals, teams will navigate design tradeoffs and present their solutions for feedback from experts and a local group trained in urban street design.
8:00 AM
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Workshop: Advancing Rural Transportation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions
Rural transportation presents unique challenges that require innovative, practical, and collaborative solutions. This interactive, full-day workshop will bring together transportation professionals, leaders, and rural stakeholders to explore strategies for improving mobility, safety, and infrastructure in rural communities. Participants will engage in expert-led discussions, case studies, and breakout sessions focused on planning, funding, operations, and emerging technologies tailored to rural contexts. The workshop will also highlight programs and resources available to support rural transportation initiatives. With an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning and hands-on activities, attendees will gain valuable insights, share experiences, and develop actionable strategies to address rural transportation challenges effectively.
9:00 AM
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This in-depth technical workshop will explore the newly updated AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, Fifth Edition, providing transportation professionals with a comprehensive overview of key updates, best practices, and design strategies that enhance safety, mobility, and multimodal connectivity. Experts will examine how the latest guidance supports the development of safe and usable bicycle facilities, advances efforts to eliminate roadway fatalities, and integrates emerging trends such as micromobility. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical insights to effectively apply the new standards and create safer, more connected bicycle networks in their communities.
Special Note: Lunch is not provided as part of this workshop.
9:00 AM
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Adaptive Reuse: Transforming Orlando's Freeway Crossroads This is a combined workshoip and technical tour. The I-4 and SR 408 interchange has long been a key transportation hub but also a barrier between Downtown Orlando and surrounding neighborhoods. Recent freeway improvements enabled two transformative projects: the Hicks Avenue / Terry Avenue Project, which restores the historic street network with bike paths, roundabouts, and pedestrian-friendly design, and the Canopy - Under "I" Project, which converts space under the I-4 viaduct into a dynamic park and event space. These projects, led by the City of Orlando, FDOT, and FHWA, enhance connectivity, mobility, and placemaking in the urban core. Future plans include revitalizing public housing and creating a commercial corridor, further integrating the area into the city. Join this tour to see how transportation infrastructure is being reimagined to bridge communities and support economic growth.
Special Note: This combined workshop and technical tour will begin at the hotel, where attendees will engage in workshop discussions before boarding a bus for a guided technical site visit. The tour will explore the Hicks Avenue/Terry Avenue Project and the Under "I" Project, showcasing innovative urban transformation efforts firsthand.
10:00 AM
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Workshop: Cruising the Career Highway: Navigating the Transportation Industry as a Young Professional
Young professionals play a critical role in shaping the future of transportation, yet they often face unique challenges in career progression, decision-making, and professional development. This interactive workshop, led by a panel of young professionals, will provide early-career transportation professionals and students with actionable strategies to navigate career transitions, enhance communication skills, and build self-awareness. Participants will explore the benefits of professional engagement-particularly through organizations like ITE-as a catalyst for career growth and reputation-building. Through panel discussions, facilitated breakouts, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain insights from peers, share experiences, and develop connections that will support their long-term success in the industry.
1:00 PM
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Workshop: Harnessing AI for Transportation Safety and Operations: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the transportation industry, offering new capabilities to enhance safety, optimize traffic management, and improve overall operational efficiency. This in-depth technical workshop, sponsored by the ITE TSMO, Safety, and Education Councils and the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE), will explore the evolving role of AI in transportation. Through expert presentations, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, participants will gain a deep understanding of how AI is being applied today—from real-time traffic monitoring and crash prediction software to decision support systems and TMC operations. The workshop will also address key challenges such as data privacy, system integration, stakeholder coordination, and workforce development needs.
1:00 PM
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Ethical decision-making is a cornerstone of professional engineering practice. This interactive workshop will engage participants in exploring the principles of ethics, professional responsibilities, and real-world applications of the ITE Canons of Ethics and the NSPE Professional Code of Ethics. Through case studies from the NSPE Board of Ethical Review, attendees will analyze ethical dilemmas, discuss key considerations, and compare their assessments with official rulings. By fostering critical thinking and group dialogue, this session will equip transportation professionals with the confidence and tools to navigate ethical challenges with integrity in their careers.
1:00 PM
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Conducting effective safety analyses is essential for protecting all road users, but complex methodologies and high costs often present challenges. This interactive workshop will equip transportation professionals with practical knowledge on using free, open-source tools and widely available data to conduct meaningful safety assessments. Participants will explore the latest advancements in the Safer Streets Priority Finder (SSPF), learn how to develop a High Injury Network (HIN) from SSPF outputs, and gain insights into crash prediction models and other open-source safety analysis resources. Through technical presentations, hands-on exercises, and peer discussions, attendees will leave with actionable strategies and tools to enhance safety planning and implementation in their communities.
1:00 PM
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Negotiation is a vital yet often overlooked skill in the transportation industry, influencing everything from career advancement to project success. This interactive three-hour workshop, hosted by Women in ITE, is designed to equip transportation professionals with practical techniques for navigating salary and promotion discussions, client and contract negotiations, and team-based decision-making with confidence. Through real-life examples, role-playing exercises, and insights from an experienced panel, attendees will develop strategies to balance competing priorities, manage high-stakes conversations, and negotiate inclusively across diverse perspectives. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools to strengthen their negotiation skills and achieve successful outcomes in their professional interactions.
1:00 PM
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The Opening Reception is included in full registrations. This ticket is for an additional adult to attend the reception with a full registrant.
6:00 PM
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The Opening Reception is included in a full registration. This ticket is for a child accompanying an adult full registrant to the Opening Reception.
6:00 PM
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Full Registrations and Exhibitors are welcome to join us for this event.
6:00 PM
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