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, 3/29 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - GTSITE Luncheon
Don't miss this opportunity to learn evolution of transportation via the Blockchain. Join us at CUTR on Wednesday, March 29th as we welcome Alex Anaya, PE, PTOE President at the ESRP Corporation. This will be a catered event. SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration will close Tuesday, 3/28 at 5 pm. Networking will take place from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM and the presentation is from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. |
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Thursday, 4/6 11 AM - 1 PM - Student/Professional Mock Interviews
Please join us for a mock interview session with students at CUTR on the USF Tampa Campus. This event provides students the valuable opportunity to practice being interviewed by industry professionals while also providing the professionals the chance to meet and interact with the students who comprise the next generation of the industry's workforce. Lunch will be provided. |
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Recent Past Events
March 9: Hillsborough County Traffic Management Center Tour
Greater Tampa Section ITE and USF Student Chapter ITE participated in a tour of Hillsborough County's brand-new Traffic Management Center (TMC).
Greater Tampa Section ITE and USF Student Chapter ITE participated in a tour of Hillsborough County's brand-new Traffic Management Center (TMC).
February 21: Transportation Through a Safe Systems Lens
GTSITE participated in the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Transportation Event 2023 on Tuesday, February 21st for a special discussion on the future of Florida's roadways with a focus on traffic safety culture, Vision Zero, and the Safe System approach: How are these concepts different yet related to each other? How does a positive traffic safety culture enable the Safe System approach? How do we apply these concepts to our current roadways?
GTSITE participated in the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Transportation Event 2023 on Tuesday, February 21st for a special discussion on the future of Florida's roadways with a focus on traffic safety culture, Vision Zero, and the Safe System approach: How are these concepts different yet related to each other? How does a positive traffic safety culture enable the Safe System approach? How do we apply these concepts to our current roadways?
February 1: Hybrid Lunch Meeting Featuring the City of Tampa
Thank you to Cal Hardie, PE, Chief Design Engineer at the City of Tampa Mobility Department for presenting the Cassparilla Quick Build: Quickly closing the bike network gap across the Cass Street bridge. The presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A with the audience.
Thank you to Cal Hardie, PE, Chief Design Engineer at the City of Tampa Mobility Department for presenting the Cassparilla Quick Build: Quickly closing the bike network gap across the Cass Street bridge. The presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A with the audience.
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Sponsored Job Postings
Sam Schwartz is currently seeking a full-time Senior Transportation Engineer (Tampa office) to join an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) working on transportation infrastructure projects currently focused on Civil / Roadway Design and Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies for roadways and complete streets. The successful candidate will possess the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) technical knowledge and serve as a contributor on project tasks, including roadway/street design, technical studies, drawings, reports, and presentations.
Pennoni Associates is currently seeking an Associate Traffic Engineer with experience consistent, but not limited to:
• Experience with FDOT and similar public sector clients (Counties, Cities, Townships)
• Minimum years of work experience: 4-8 years
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Suite; Microstation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro/SimTraffic
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with complex traffic engineering tasks with other staff on highway and bridge projects
• Signing and Pavement Marking design
• Assisting with development of Maintenance of Traffic schemes, Construction Phasing and Traffic Control Plans
• Assisting with development of Management Plans (TMP) and Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)
• FDOT Access Management, TSM&O and Complete Streets Initiatives
• Assisting with the development of project Cost Estimates and Specifications
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to technical staff (e.g., CADD)
• Developing client relationships with Public and Private Clients
• Experience with FDOT and similar public sector clients (Counties, Cities, Townships)
• Minimum years of work experience: 4-8 years
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Suite; Microstation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro/SimTraffic
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with complex traffic engineering tasks with other staff on highway and bridge projects
• Signing and Pavement Marking design
• Assisting with development of Maintenance of Traffic schemes, Construction Phasing and Traffic Control Plans
• Assisting with development of Management Plans (TMP) and Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)
• FDOT Access Management, TSM&O and Complete Streets Initiatives
• Assisting with the development of project Cost Estimates and Specifications
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to technical staff (e.g., CADD)
• Developing client relationships with Public and Private Clients
Hillsborough County is currently seeking a Planner. Find out more by clicking the button below!
Job Overview
Researches and analyzes information to write reports supporting the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations.
Ideal Candidate
Transportation professional with experience managing planning projects and working with transportation software. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the field of multimodal transportation and transportation analysis and policy. Must be adaptable in the face of evolving organizational priorities and willing to accept new challenges and assignments. Should desire working with a team in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary department.
Job Overview
Researches and analyzes information to write reports supporting the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations.
Ideal Candidate
Transportation professional with experience managing planning projects and working with transportation software. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the field of multimodal transportation and transportation analysis and policy. Must be adaptable in the face of evolving organizational priorities and willing to accept new challenges and assignments. Should desire working with a team in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary department.
The City of Tampa is currently seeking a Right of Way Permitting Engineer Supervisor. The ideal candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for ROW use requirements, permit requirements, and construction standards. Must have strong knowledge and understanding of public rights-of-way, and sensitivity in dealing with various organizational and political issues. Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills is required. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ROW design and construction criteria.
Section Leadership
OfficersPresident: Alex Bourne, PE, RSP1
Vice President: Burak Konuk, P.E., PTOE, IMSA III Treasurer: Sarah Templeman, P.E. Secretary: Don Skelton, EI, RSP1 Past President: Brandon Campbell, P.E., PTOE Section Representative: Jodi Godfrey Section Administrator: Carlos Ramirez, P.E., PTOE |
Committee ChairsTechnical: Glenn Davis & Art Tester, PE
Mentoring/Outreach: Mohan Atluri, P.E., PTOE Student Liason: Andrew Gray, EI Social Events: Anna Quiñones, AICP Volunteering: Erin Martineau & Lucia Andrew Website: Tyler Roessler, EI Webmaster Emeritus: Alex Anaya, P.E., PTOE |
