Greater Tampa Section ITE

What is GTSITE?

The ITE Greater Tampa Section (aka GTSITE) provides members in the greater Tampa area and southwest Florida with a network of local transportation professionals. GTSITE organizes events including lunch meetings with industry speakers, volunteering opportunities, social outings, and an annual awards banquet. The University of South Florida (USF) Student Chapter of ITE is also part of the Greater Tampa Section. 

ITE is an international educational and scientific association of transportation professionals who are responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs. ITE facilitates the application of technology and scientific principles to research, planning, functional design, implementation, operation, policy development, and management for any mode of ground transportation. ITE is a community of over 17,000 transportation professionals working in more than 90 countries worldwide.

​Upcoming Events

Summer Exchange Conference - June 3-5, 2026

Please join us for the first ever Summer Exchange hosted by ITE Greater Tampa Section! This beachside conference on Sand Key in Clearwater will focus on the future of mobility, covering everything from emerging technologies and data-driven decision making to practical solutions shaping our communities today. 

Whether you’re a consultant, public agency leader, technology provider, or young professional, this conference is designed to create meaningful conversations, share innovative ideas, and strengthen connections across the transportation ecosystem.

Lunch Meeting - April 2, 2026

Please join us at the CUTR on Thursday, April 2nd as we welcome Steven Hollenkamp from Quality Counts. Steven will be presenting "An Update on Near Miss Data”. Steven brings a unique and dynamic background to the world of traffic data and transportation planning. This session will highlight how agencies are integrating near-miss data into their safety decision-making frameworks, developing defensible thresholds, and moving from reactive crash analysis to proactive risk identification. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for benchmarking performance, identifying elevated-risk locations, and using near-miss conflict data to prioritize targeted, timely, and cost-effective safety improvements.

This will be a catered event with lunch being provided from Scott's Deli. SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration will close Monday, 3/30 at 5 pm. 

Networking: 11:30 - 12:00
Presentation: 12:00 - 1:00

Thank you to Quality Counts for generously sponsoring this event!

Recent Past Events

March 16: Happy Hour at Four Green Fields
We are so lucky 🍀 Alliant Engineering, Inc. sponsored our first social of the year where we enjoyed chatting with friends and local peer professionals about our favorite new projects and all the recent celebrations in our lives. The opportunities to make new friends while catching up with long-time friends is the most valuable aspect of ITE.
December 3: Annual Awards Banquet @ Casa Santo Stefano
Guests joined GTSITE on the rooftop of Casa Santa Stefano in Ybor City on Wednesday, December 3rd for the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet and new officer induction ceremony. We celebrated a successful year together and welcomed the 2026 leadership board.

Thank you to VIBE and Quality Counts for generously sponsoring this event!!!
November 25: November Lighting Technical Presentation
Hosted by GTSITE, this session illuminated the complexity of modern lighting in transportation. The event brought together professionals to explore cutting-edge designs and their practical applications. Attendees enhanced their understanding, contributed to high-quality discussions, and took part in a community dedicated to innovation in transportation engineering.
November 22: Santa's Bike Build Event
Greater Tampa Section ITE, in collaboration with Quality Counts, invited participants to make a child's holiday brighter by donating and/or building bikes for kids in need.
November 8: GTSITE Volunteering Event
GTSITE hosted a cleanup event at USF Park on the Riverwalk on November 8th.
October 29: Halloween Happy Hour @ Sky Puppy Brewing
GTSITE hosted our last social of the year at Sky Puppy Brewing in Ybor City. We leaned into the bat-themed decor of this brand-new brewery and celebrated the Halloween holiday with our annual costume contest.

Thank you to Marr Traffic Data Collection for generously sponsoring this event!!!
October 2: 35th Annual Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession @ Armature Works

August 10-13: Joint ITE International & FLPRITE Annual Meeting
​The joint ITE International and Florida Puerto Rico District Annual Meeting and Exhibition was held in Orlando August 10-13. The theme was "Innovative Pathways to Safer Transportation". 
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July 17: Joint GTSITE ASCE WCB 7/17/2025 Luncheon with FDOT D7
GTSITE and ASCE welcomed Jason Boulnois, Zachary Stringer and Ron Chin to discuss FDOT D7 Emergency Operations, Hurricane Preparedness and Lessons Learned from Past Storm Seasons. This presentation covered D7’s hurricane emergency operations, how construction teams and contractors prepare for storm season, and lessons learned from Hurricane Milton. It also explored new engineering technology, specifications, and procedures from FDOT to enhance storm resiliency. Additionally, it discussed the roles of first and second responders, strategies for damage assessment and repair, maintenance prioritization, and other post-storm topics.

Thank you to Pennoni for generously sponsoring this event!

Sponsored Job Postings

Merrick & Company is seeking a licensed Transportation Engineer in their Tampa Office. With a minimum of two (2) years specializing in highway/roadway design and six (6) years of overall civil engineering project experience, the prospective candidate will work with the team to successfully complete conceptual design exhibits and final design construction documents for highway and roadway improvement projects. The ideal candidate should have strong relationships with individuals at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and should have previous experience working on FDOT projects. For more information and to apply see the link below.
D Squared Infrastructure, Inc. (D2I) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer II for our Tampa, Florida office. The Engineer will primarily work on projects throughout the state of Florida. The Transportation Engineer II will be responsible for essential functions such as roadway design, traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking design, lighting design and analysis, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) planning and design. Additional responsibilities may include traffic studies, safety analysis, and transportation modeling in support of FDOT and local government projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of transportation projects while working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
RS&H is currently seeking an entry level Engineering Associate for their Traffic Engineering Group in Tampa or Jacksonville, Florida Offices. The Engineer will primarily work within Florida. However, the position is national in scope and the Engineer will also work with the associates based in other states.
The Engineering Associated will be tasked with essential functions such as ITS Planning and Design, signing and pavement markings design, lighting analysis and design, traffic signal design, and coordinated traffic signal timing development and implementation. Secondary functions include traffic analysis, safety analysis, and involvement in tolls technologies. For more information and to apply see the link below.
The City of Holmes Beach is seeking an Engineering Specialist. The Engineering Specialist is part of a collaborative work team and provides technical and administrative support of various activities within the department. The Engineering specialist performs project management and technical assignments in accordance with policies, procedures, and accepted engineering practices under the direct supervision of the City Engineer. Interested applicants can email: [email protected] 
Dewberry is seeking a Highway/Drainage Engineer & Deputy PM in their Tampa office! At a minimum, applicants should have their EI and at least 3 years of experience in roadway and/or drainage design. Higher experience levels are also welcome! For more information and to apply please email [email protected].
Pinellas County is hiring an Engineering Manager for the Transportation Capital Improvement Program in the Public Works Department. This role involves leading the planning and execution of projects like bridge replacements and road improvements, ensuring timely and budget-friendly completion while adhering to project management best practices. Key duties include managing staff, coordinating with stakeholders, prioritizing projects, budgeting, and maintaining public engagement. Candidates must possess a Professional Engineering License (Florida or eligible) and substantial project management and civil engineering experience, along with a relevant degree. For more information and to apply see the link below.

Section Leadership

Officers

President: Don Skelton, EI, RSP1
Vice President: Lucia Andrew, PE
Treasurer: ​Tarek Lotfy Kamal, PE
Secretary: Brian Gentry, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Past President: Sarah Phillips, PE, RSP1
Section Representative: Sarah Phillips, PE, RSP1
Section Administrator: Carlos Ramirez, PE, PTOE

Committee Chairs

Technical: Artur Tester, PE
Mentoring/Outreach: Amanda Chornoby, AICP & Mohan Atluri, PE, PTOE
USF Student Chapter Liason: ​Blake Bevacqua-Bailey & Rakesh Rangaswamy
Social Events: Judith Villegas & Christian Kline, PE 
Volunteering: Mike Soloka, PE & Jose Jarquin, PE
Website: VACANT (please contact us if interested!)

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