Greater Tampa Section ITE
What is GTSITE?The Greater Tampa Section of ITE (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) ITE Student Chapter 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. |
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Upcoming Events
Friday, April 11, 18, 25, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Synchro/SimTraffic Training
Join us for three (3) in-depth Synchro and SimTraffic training sessions designed specifically for transportation and traffic engineers. Whether you are new to Synchro and SimTraffic or looking to refine your skills, this training will provide hands-on experience and expert guidance by industry leader, John Albeck, to help you optimize traffic operations and signal timing.
Sessions will be held virtually and registrants must have access to their own software license. 12 PDH's will be provided for this training. For more information and to register, visit the link below. Registration has closed.
Join us for three (3) in-depth Synchro and SimTraffic training sessions designed specifically for transportation and traffic engineers. Whether you are new to Synchro and SimTraffic or looking to refine your skills, this training will provide hands-on experience and expert guidance by industry leader, John Albeck, to help you optimize traffic operations and signal timing.
Sessions will be held virtually and registrants must have access to their own software license. 12 PDH's will be provided for this training. For more information and to register, visit the link below. Registration has closed.
Friday, April 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: USF ITE Bowling Social @ Bowlero
USF ITE is hosting a social event at Bowlero Tampa Bay on April 25th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. See flyer below for more information and registration.
USF ITE is hosting a social event at Bowlero Tampa Bay on April 25th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. See flyer below for more information and registration.
Wednesday, May 7, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Volunteer Event @ Trinity Cafe
Please join us at the Trinity Café on Wednesday, May 7th to help serve hot sit-down meals. Volunteers will assume the role of restaurant “wait staff,” including serving tables, bussing tables, hosting tables, and other restaurant tasks. A handful of volunteers will be assigned to assist in the outdoor drive-thru distribution.
SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration will close on Monday, May 5th at 5 pm.
Please join us at the Trinity Café on Wednesday, May 7th to help serve hot sit-down meals. Volunteers will assume the role of restaurant “wait staff,” including serving tables, bussing tables, hosting tables, and other restaurant tasks. A handful of volunteers will be assigned to assist in the outdoor drive-thru distribution.
SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration will close on Monday, May 5th at 5 pm.
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Thursday, May 15, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: May GTSITE Luncheon @ CUTR
Please join us at USF CUTR on Thursday, May 15th as we welcome Eric Gordin, PE, CPM - Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) Safety & Asst. Traffic Ops Engineer. Eric will provide an overview of Turnpike's recent projects and agency updates. This will be a catered event with lunch being provided from Fresh Kitchen. SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration will close Tuesday, 5/13 at 5 pm. Thank you to Quality Counts for generously sponsoring this event! |
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Tuesday, June 24: Summer Social @ Copper Shaker in Ybor
Save the date! More information will be available soon.
Save the date! More information will be available soon.
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August 10-13: Joint ITE International & FLPRITE Annual Meeting
The joint ITE International and Florida Puerto Rico District Annual Meeting and Exhibition will be held in Orlando August 10-13. The theme will be "Innovative Pathways to Safer Transportation". For more information and to register, please visit the link below. Details about the Awards Banquet dinner are below. 
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Recent Past Events
April 17: USF Student Mock Interviews
GTSITE and USF ITE held mock interviews at the Center For Urban Transportation Research (CUTR). This annual event is an incredible opportunity for students to practice their interview skills in a risk averse setting. Networking and mingling followed!
GTSITE and USF ITE held mock interviews at the Center For Urban Transportation Research (CUTR). This annual event is an incredible opportunity for students to practice their interview skills in a risk averse setting. Networking and mingling followed!
April 3: Joint Luncheon with WTS Tampa Bay @ THEA
GTSITE had a joint luncheon with WTS at the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) on Thursday, April 3rd and welcomed leaders from both Hillsborough County and THEA to discuss past, present and future efforts to enhance safety and improve traffic in Tampa Bay. This panel discussion included:
1. Anna Quinones, AICP (THEA Project Manager)
2. Julie Scanlon, RSP (Hillsborough County Traffic Operations & Maintenance Manager)
3. Abigail Flores, PE, RSP1 (Hillsborough County Transportation Safety & Mobility Program Manager)
4. Judith Villegas (THEA ITS Manager)
GTSITE had a joint luncheon with WTS at the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) on Thursday, April 3rd and welcomed leaders from both Hillsborough County and THEA to discuss past, present and future efforts to enhance safety and improve traffic in Tampa Bay. This panel discussion included:
1. Anna Quinones, AICP (THEA Project Manager)
2. Julie Scanlon, RSP (Hillsborough County Traffic Operations & Maintenance Manager)
3. Abigail Flores, PE, RSP1 (Hillsborough County Transportation Safety & Mobility Program Manager)
4. Judith Villegas (THEA ITS Manager)
March 27: GTSITE Luncheon @ City of Holmes Beach
GTSITE had a luncheon at the Holmes Beach Public Works building on Thursday, March 27th as we welcomed Sage Kamiya, Holmes Beach Public Works Director. Sage presented "Lessons Learned in Public Works”. This included lessons from past hurricane recovery efforts and local roadway and stormwater improvement projects.
Thank you to BES Inc. for generously sponsoring this event!
GTSITE had a luncheon at the Holmes Beach Public Works building on Thursday, March 27th as we welcomed Sage Kamiya, Holmes Beach Public Works Director. Sage presented "Lessons Learned in Public Works”. This included lessons from past hurricane recovery efforts and local roadway and stormwater improvement projects.
Thank you to BES Inc. for generously sponsoring this event!
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March 25: Feeding Tampa Bay Volunteering Event
Members of ITE at USF and GTSITE volunteered to pack food and assist with warehouse sorting for Feeding Tampa Bay. Feeding Tampa Bay is an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger by distributing food and groceries to those in need across the Tampa Bay area, working with community partners to increase food accessibility and support nutrition education. |
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March 12: HART Route 1 Ridealong / Happy Hour @ Grand Cathedral
GTSITE went on an exciting transit ridealong and follow-up social event with HART's Justin Willits and Donny Murray!
Thank you to QC for generously sponsoring this event!
GTSITE went on an exciting transit ridealong and follow-up social event with HART's Justin Willits and Donny Murray!
Thank you to QC for generously sponsoring this event!
February 26: Technical Tour - Pinellas County TMC Tour
GTSITE went on a technical tour of the Pinellas County TMC, sign shop, and signal shop!
GTSITE went on a technical tour of the Pinellas County TMC, sign shop, and signal shop!
Thursday, January 30, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: 2025 FLPRITE Winter Workshop
On Thursday, January 30th, 2025, the FDOT D7 HQ hosted the 2025 FLPRITE Winter Workshop. The event featured speakers such as Amanda Tyner (D1 Freight Coordinator), Mike Brown (D7 Freight Coordinator), Keith Robbins (D1 Safety Administrator), Amanda Chornoby (Renaissance Planning), among others.
The theme for this year's workshop was "Logistics Unlocked: The Future of Freight Transportation". Presentations provided valuable guidance and important considerations for projects involving freight and truck traffic components.
On Thursday, January 30th, 2025, the FDOT D7 HQ hosted the 2025 FLPRITE Winter Workshop. The event featured speakers such as Amanda Tyner (D1 Freight Coordinator), Mike Brown (D7 Freight Coordinator), Keith Robbins (D1 Safety Administrator), Amanda Chornoby (Renaissance Planning), among others.
The theme for this year's workshop was "Logistics Unlocked: The Future of Freight Transportation". Presentations provided valuable guidance and important considerations for projects involving freight and truck traffic components.
December 14: 2024 GTSITE High School Speech Contest
High school students competed for cash prizes for the best speech about "How AI will impact transportation in the Tampa Bay area".
High school students competed for cash prizes for the best speech about "How AI will impact transportation in the Tampa Bay area".
December 5: GTSITE Holiday Social
GTSITE hosted its Holiday social event at Rick's on the River on Thursday, December 5th. Participants joined in the festivities and connected with friends old and new at this fun-filled event!
Thank you to our sponsor Kittelson & Associates.
GTSITE hosted its Holiday social event at Rick's on the River on Thursday, December 5th. Participants joined in the festivities and connected with friends old and new at this fun-filled event!
Thank you to our sponsor Kittelson & Associates.
Thursday, November 21: 2024 GTSITE Annual Awards Banquet
GTSITE held our 2024 Annual Awards Banquet and induction ceremony at Maggiano's Little Italy on Thursday, November 21st. Brandon Campbell, PE, PTOE, RSP1 (City of Tampa, Director of Transportation Services) was the guest speaker for the evening.
Thank you to our sponsors Kimley-Horn and VIBE.
GTSITE held our 2024 Annual Awards Banquet and induction ceremony at Maggiano's Little Italy on Thursday, November 21st. Brandon Campbell, PE, PTOE, RSP1 (City of Tampa, Director of Transportation Services) was the guest speaker for the evening.
Thank you to our sponsors Kimley-Horn and VIBE.
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October 24: GTSITE Social at Lowry Parcade
GTSITE hosted a Halloween social event at Lowry Parcade, where the registration fee included two drink tickets and tokens for gameplay. Attendees had a fantastic time connecting with friends both old and new at this fun-filled gathering! Thank you to our event sponsor: All Traffic Data. |
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Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: GTSITE October Luncheon
GTSITE welcomed Larry Josephson, Hillsborough County's Transportation Review, Standards & Design Program Manager. Mr. Josephson presented "What is in the New Hillsborough County Transportation Design Manual (HCTDM)”.
Thank you to National Data and Surveying Services for generously sponsoring this event!
GTSITE welcomed Larry Josephson, Hillsborough County's Transportation Review, Standards & Design Program Manager. Mr. Josephson presented "What is in the New Hillsborough County Transportation Design Manual (HCTDM)”.
Thank you to National Data and Surveying Services for generously sponsoring this event!
September 11: GTSITE September Luncheon
GTSITE welcomed Vishal Kakkad, PE, PTOE, RSP2I (Traffic Engineering Division Manager), Mukunda Gopalakrishna, PE (Traffic Systems Engineer), and Neil Byrne, PE (Senior Project Engineer) who presented on "Manatee County’s Low-Cost Improvements for Enhancing Operations and Safety for All Users".
Thank you to Alliant for generously sponsoring this event!
GTSITE welcomed Vishal Kakkad, PE, PTOE, RSP2I (Traffic Engineering Division Manager), Mukunda Gopalakrishna, PE (Traffic Systems Engineer), and Neil Byrne, PE (Senior Project Engineer) who presented on "Manatee County’s Low-Cost Improvements for Enhancing Operations and Safety for All Users".
Thank you to Alliant for generously sponsoring this event!
August 16: Technical Tour at TPA
GTSITE participated in a "Behind the Scenes" guided tour of one of "America's Favorite Airports" - our very own Tampa International Airport!
GTSITE participated in a "Behind the Scenes" guided tour of one of "America's Favorite Airports" - our very own Tampa International Airport!
August 10: KTBB Volunteering at Cypress Point Park
GTSITE volunteered with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful at the Cypress Point Park (5620 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607) to clean up one of our many beautiful local spaces.
GTSITE volunteered with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful at the Cypress Point Park (5620 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607) to clean up one of our many beautiful local spaces.
August 6: August 2024 Luncheon
GTSITE welcomed Dr. Johnny Wong, PhD - Hillsborough TPO Executive Director at the Center for Urban Transportation Research. Dr. Wong provided an overview of the TPO's 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.
Thank you to All Traffic Data for generously sponsoring this event!
GTSITE welcomed Dr. Johnny Wong, PhD - Hillsborough TPO Executive Director at the Center for Urban Transportation Research. Dr. Wong provided an overview of the TPO's 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.
Thank you to All Traffic Data for generously sponsoring this event!
June 20: GTSITE June 2024 Luncheon
Kyle Simpson gave a presentation on non-motorized counts in Pinellas County. Kyle Simpson is the active transportation planner at the Planning Council and Forward Pinellas, leading Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, Health Equity Planning, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the Pinellas Trail Security Task Force.
Thank you to Wavetronix for generously sponsoring this event!
Kyle Simpson gave a presentation on non-motorized counts in Pinellas County. Kyle Simpson is the active transportation planner at the Planning Council and Forward Pinellas, leading Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, Health Equity Planning, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the Pinellas Trail Security Task Force.
Thank you to Wavetronix for generously sponsoring this event!
June 12: Pin Chasers Social
GTSITE hosted our summer social event at Pin Chasers on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. Members were able to connect with friends old and new at this fun-filled event!
Big thanks to our event sponsors: Marr Traffic!!!
GTSITE hosted our summer social event at Pin Chasers on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. Members were able to connect with friends old and new at this fun-filled event!
Big thanks to our event sponsors: Marr Traffic!!!
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June 4: Young Professionals Mixer
GTSITE hosted a young professionals mixer on Tuesday, June 4th at Shuffle in Seminole Heights. It was a great time to meet new people, eat food, and of course play shuffle! |
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May 23: GTSITE May 2024 Luncheon
A presentation was given at the Center for Transportation Research (CUTR) at USF on Thursday, May 23rd by Karen Kress (Tampa Downtown Partnership), Christine Acosta (Principal Pedal Power Promoters) and Ben Gordon (Hillsborough TPO).
Thank you to Pennoni for generously sponsoring this event!
A presentation was given at the Center for Transportation Research (CUTR) at USF on Thursday, May 23rd by Karen Kress (Tampa Downtown Partnership), Christine Acosta (Principal Pedal Power Promoters) and Ben Gordon (Hillsborough TPO).
Thank you to Pennoni for generously sponsoring this event!
April 23: Feeding Tampa Bay Volunteer Event
The Greater Tampa Section of ITE and community members helped Feeding Tampa Bay! Volunteers packed food and assisted the organization. Feeding Tampa Bay is leading the movement to end hunger, rallying our community together to create a healthier, more capable Tampa Bay and beyond!
The Greater Tampa Section of ITE and community members helped Feeding Tampa Bay! Volunteers packed food and assisted the organization. Feeding Tampa Bay is leading the movement to end hunger, rallying our community together to create a healthier, more capable Tampa Bay and beyond!
March 20: Webinar - FDOT Design Manual Updates
A presentation was given by Tiffany Gehrke, State Complete Streets Coordinator at the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT undergoes updates to the FDOT Design Manual annually. This presentation covered the 2024 updates relevant to bicyclists and pedestrians and discussed how non-motorized counts can support design decisions.
A presentation was given by Tiffany Gehrke, State Complete Streets Coordinator at the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT undergoes updates to the FDOT Design Manual annually. This presentation covered the 2024 updates relevant to bicyclists and pedestrians and discussed how non-motorized counts can support design decisions.
February 14: GTSITE February 2024 Luncheon
GTSITE welcomed Emmeth Duran (FDOT District 7 Safety Office) and Steven Hollenkamp (Quality Counts) for a presentation at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at USF.
GTSITE welcomed Emmeth Duran (FDOT District 7 Safety Office) and Steven Hollenkamp (Quality Counts) for a presentation at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at USF.
February 17: MATHCOUNTS Volunteering
MATHCOUNTS is a program that promotes mathematic achievement of middle school students. Volunteers from GTSITE helped set up and break down the event, grade tests, and proctor exams at the competition held at the USF St. Petersburg campus.
MATHCOUNTS is a program that promotes mathematic achievement of middle school students. Volunteers from GTSITE helped set up and break down the event, grade tests, and proctor exams at the competition held at the USF St. Petersburg campus.
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December 13: GTSITE December 2023 Holiday Party
GTSITE hosted a Holiday Party at Shuffle on Wednesday, Dec 13th, 2023. This event was sponsored by Cardinal Engineering Collective. We had so much fun celebrating the holiday season and reflecting on the activities of the past year! |
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December 2: GTSITE High School Speech Contest
GTSITE hosted a speech contest at USF for currently enrolled high school students who are residents of Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, or Sarasota County. The five minute speech topic was the "Impact of Transportation Facilities on Environment". There were cash prizes for the top three winners. |
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Sponsored Job Postings
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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]
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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.
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Section Leadership
OfficersPresident: Sarah Phillips, PE, RSP1
Vice President: Don Skelton, EI, RSP1 Treasurer: Lucia Andrew, PE Secretary: Brian Gentry, PE, PTOE, RSP1 Past President: Burak Konuk, PE, PTOE, IMSA III Section Representative: Alex Bourne, PE, PTOE, RSP2I Section Administrator: Carlos Ramirez, PE, PTOE |
Committee ChairsTechnical: Tarek Lotfy Kamal, PE & 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: Tyler Roessler, PE Webmaster Emeritus: Alex Anaya, PE, PTOE |
Thank you to our sponsors!
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