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
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Wednesday, September 11, 12:00 - 1:00 PM: GTSITE September Luncheon
GTSITE invites you to the September 2024 luncheon at Manatee County as we welcome Vishal Kakkad, PE, PTOE, RSP2I (Traffic Engineering Division Manager), Mukunda Gopalakrishna, PE (Traffic Systems Engineer), and Neil Byrne, PE (Senior Project Engineer). Vishal, Mukunda and Neil will be presenting on "Manatee County’s Low-Cost Improvements for Enhancing Operations and Safety for All Users". This will be a catered event. SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration has closed. Thank you to Alliant for generously sponsoring this event! |
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Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 PM: GTSITE Social at Lowry Parcade
GTSITE invites you to our Halloween social event at Lowry Parcade on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Registration fee includes two drink tickets and unlimited game play. Connect with friends old and new at this fun-filled event! Attendees are encouraged to DRESS UP in their favorite Halloween costume for a chance to WIN a $100 Amazon gift card! Big thanks to our event sponsors: All Traffic Data! |
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Recent Past Events
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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Pinellas County is seeking an Engineer 2 for a role involving water, sewer, and reclaimed water engineering with expertise in utility designs and GIS systems. The position offers some remote work days and requires a Florida PE license, a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, and 4 years of relevant experience, including supervisory duties. The role focuses on planning, design, and construction of utility projects, managing staff, coordinating with various divisions, and ensuring compliance with county standards. Key responsibilities include reviewing designs, managing projects and consultants, acquiring permits, and coordinating project inspections. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in hydraulic modeling, asset management, and regulatory permitting. For more information about responsibilities and requirements see the link below.
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Pinellas County is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee the NPDES Permit Program. Responsibilities include managing compliance activities, supervising Environmental Specialists, implementing the County’s Stormwater Ordinance, and coordinating with municipalities and FDOT. The role requires knowledge of NPDES regulations, water quality principles, and experience in illicit discharge compliance and construction site inspection. Candidates need 8 years of experience, and a relevant bachelor's degree. Preferred qualifications include pertinent certifications and experience with environmental permits and outreach programs. For more information about responsibilities and requirements see the link below.
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D Squared Infrastructure, Inc. (D2I), located in Tampa, FL, is seeking a full-time hybrid Transportation Engineer dedicated to delivering advanced infrastructure solutions with an emphasis on client and employee satisfaction. The role involves transportation planning, highway and roadway design, and traffic engineering. Candidates should possess skills in transportation engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and similar software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. For more information about the position and requirements see the link below.
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Stantec's multi-disciplinary office in Tampa, Florida has an opportunity for a highly motivated Transportation Engineering Intern. This is a paid internship position with part-time or full-time hours during Fall of 2024 or Spring of 2025. The role involves assisting in various traffic engineering tasks such as data collection, traffic operations analysis, and the development of transportation planning studies. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree engineering program. For more information about the position and requirements see the link below.
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The City of Tampa is currently seeking a Smart Mobility Chief Engineer. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of assignments of unusual difficulty in administration and supervision of major engineering functions within the Smart Mobility Division to include related budgetary actions. Under general direction, employees are required to exercise extensive initiative and independent judgment in selection of work methods and formulation of recommendations to meet, measure, and report on program needs, objectives, and goals. Work is reviewed through conferences, oral and written reports and observation of results obtained. For more information about the position and requirements see the link below.
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Section Leadership
OfficersPresident: Burak Konuk, P.E., PTOE, IMSA III
Vice President: Sarah Templeman, P.E. Treasurer: Lucia Andrew, P.E. Secretary: Don Skelton, EI, RSP1 Past President: Alex Bourne, P.E., PTOE, RSP2I Section Representative: Alex Bourne, P.E., PTOE, RSP2I Section Administrator: Carlos Ramirez, P.E., PTOE |
Committee ChairsTechnical: Glenn Davis & Art Tester, PE
Mentoring/Outreach: Mohan Atluri, P.E., PTOE USF Student Chapter Liason: Rakesh Rangaswamy Social Events: Anna Quiñones, AICP Volunteering: Erin Martineau & Brian Gentry, P.E., PTOE Website: Tyler Roessler, EI |
Thank you to our sponsors!
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