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
2/14 - Volunteering at MATHCOUNTS
GTSITE is excited to host another opportunity to come together as an organization and accomplish more together than we can alone, through a morning of volunteering your time supporting MATHCOUNTS. MATHCOUNTS is a program that promotes mathematic achievement of middle school students.
GTSITE is excited to host another opportunity to come together as an organization and accomplish more together than we can alone, through a morning of volunteering your time supporting MATHCOUNTS. MATHCOUNTS is a program that promotes mathematic achievement of middle school students.
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Where: USF St. Petersburg Student Services Ballroom
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2/21 - Transportation Through a Safe Systems Lens
Don't miss this opportunity to join SMPS and GTSITE on Tuesday, February 21st for a special discussion on the future of Florida's roadways! 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? |
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Recent Past Events
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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January 18: Social at Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Hosted by Pennoni
We had a great turnout of nearly 40 at our first event of 2023. Thanks to all who came out!
We had a great turnout of nearly 40 at our first event of 2023. Thanks to all who came out!
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.
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 |
