Georgia ITE November 10 E-Blast

Upcoming ITE Events and Webinars

With upcoming events, please visit our website to learn more and to register:

ITE Georgia - Meeting/Event Information

Dates vary: Georgia Statewide High-Resolution Imagery Training (free)

November 12th: Monthly Meeting, Topic: ITE Georgia Netherlands Technical Tour, registration is open

November 13th: RSA at Georgia Tech, looking for volunteers

November 13th: 2026 Simulation Day, register here

November 21st: Hands on Atlanta's 10th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution, register ahead of time

December 11th: Annual ITE Georgia Meeting at Wild Heaven Beer on the Westside BeltLine, 11:30 am-3:30 pm, registration is open

SAVE THE DATE

January 22, 2027: Monthly Meeting at Promenade Midtown, Topic: Traffic Bowl (note Friday meeting date)

March TBA, 2027: ITE + ASHE Winter Workshop

April 11-14, 2027: Southern District ITE Annual Meeting in Greenville, SC

June 27-30, 2027: Summer Seminar (note the conference will now be in June)

July 25-28, 2027: ITE International Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Calgary, AB, Canada

2027 GAITE Leadership Program: applications typically open in the Spring

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Recent ITE Events

Last month, we co-hosted our monthly meeting with ITS and heard from a panel about the World Cup in Atlanta.

Over the last week, ITE Georgia Section has been busy with activities including hosting our annual Technical Exchange, STEAM Camp and tailgate with the Georgia Tech Student Chapter. 

The GAITE/SCSITE/NCSITE Technical Exchange took place on November 5th in Greenville, SC and we had a great turnout! Attendees heard insightful presentations from folks across all three states. This is the first year we've partnered with NCSITE on this event, and we were lucky enough to have two NCDOT staff talk to us about their initiatives and how their design-build process has evolved since Hurricane Helene. The day concluded with a tour of the Greenville TMC and it was great to see how the city is utilizing different platforms and technologies to manage traffic. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped plan this event! There is still time to register for the post-event video option until December 31, 2026 (perfect for last-minute PDHs!). Please register here and send Tyler Martin an email so he can forward you the videos/slides.

Looking ahead, we have our final monthly meeting this week on November 12th where we will hear about the takeaways from the technical tour from Netherlands earlier this year. Our December meeting, December 11th, is our Annual Meeting which will be held at Wild Heaven Brewery on the Westside BeltLine. 

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Election for the Board

Candidates on the ballot for election to the 2027 Board of Directors are as follows:

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Annual Meeting

Join us on Friday, December 11 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM for another memorable GAITE Annual Meeting at Wild Heaven Beer West End along Atlanta's vibrant Westside BeltLine. Register now.

This year's program will feature a distinguished leadership panel discussion with:

Hear from these transportation leaders as they discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of mobility in Georgia.

Don't miss GAITE's signature annual event, bringing together transportation professionals from across the state for an afternoon of learning, recognition, celebration, connection, and lots of fun!

Other Highlights

Bring your spouse, significant other, friend, or colleague. There's plenty of room to celebrate another successful year with Georgia's transportation community.

We look forward to seeing you at Wild Heaven Beer West End on December 11!

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Activities Committee

Join GAITE as we partake in Hands on Atlanta's 10th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution event on Saturday, Nov 21^st. We will be assisting with packing bags, loading cars, and helping families prepare for Thanksgiving. Volunteers can come help out anytime between 7am-3pm. To be included in the group registration, register on GAITE’s website (ITE Georgia - Meeting/Event Information) by Nov 13^th, or you can individually register on Hands on ATLs website (10th Annual Thanksgiving Distribution powered by Amazon).

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AV Committee

We need one to two additional people to help with AV overall for the Section. We need help with setup and cleanup equipment at monthly meetings and other technical programming. You will have the support to be trained to become familiar with the AV setup. This will greatly help share technical content with our community throughout the year without disruption. Please contact Ulrich if you are interested in joining the AV Committee and willing to support.

We are also looking for an additional set of hands to support with AV related activities for the PeachTEA Podcast. This will help us produce more episodes each year to share with our community. Please contact Kumari if you are interested in supporting our podcast.

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Student Engagement Council

Road Safety Audit with GT

We are looking for professionals to lead/co-lead a road safety audit (RSA) at Georgia Tech as part of Dr. Hunter's CEE 4600 class.

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Young Members Committee (YMC)

November 12th: ITE Georgia x ASCE Young Members Friendsgiving/Food Drive at HNTB Midtown Office - register here (free)

November 14th: Rescheduled YMC Fall Hike at Sweetwater Creek at 10am; register here (free) 

November 21st: Hands on Atlanta's 10th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution, anytime between 7am-3pm, register ahead of time

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Simulation Technical Subcommittee

Simulation Day returns in 2026 with an exciting new collaboration between the Simulation Committee and the Roundabouts & Alternative Intersections Committee. The joint workshop will bring together transportation professionals to explore how four widely used analysis tools—SIDRA, Synchro, the GDOT Roundabout Tool, and VISSIM—evaluate the same roundabout and why their results may differ.

Experienced practitioners will discuss how each tool represents driver behavior, evaluates operations, and produces key performance measures. You do not have to be an expert in every tool—this workshop is designed to help you gain practical experience, build familiarity, and better understand which tool may be appropriate for different applications. The program will be followed by a Q&A session, providing attendees with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss practical applications.

Whether you work in traffic engineering, transportation planning or operations, 2026 Simulation Day is a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and take a closer look at the tools shaping roundabout analysis today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with your peers and expand your knowledge.

Event Sponsor:

Event details:

• Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Venue: AtkinsRéalis, 2018 Powers Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
• Format: In person only; no virtual option
• Registration: Open to members and non-members on a first come first served basis
• Registration fee: $20 per attendee
• Capacity: Limited to 35 attendees
• Lunch: Provided
• PDH: 5.0 hours

For event-related questions, please contact Ravina Jain at [email protected], Raghu Baireddy at [email protected], or Scott Zehngraff at [email protected].

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Technical Committee Update

GDOT and ARC are hosting a training for some new data tools. 

Georgia Statewide High-Resolution Imagery Training

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Winter Workshop

The Transportation Winter Workshop is an annual, two-day joint conference hosted by Georgia Section ITE and ASHE Georgia containing technical sessions, group projects, networking, and social events.

Planning has started for 2027, so if you are interested in volunteering for the conference please fill out the volunteer interest form.

Reach out to Chris Gallien (ITE Conference Chair) with any questions.

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Summer Seminar

Mark your calendars! The 2027 Georgia ITE Summer Seminar will be held June 27-30 at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island!

Want to get involved? We're looking for volunteers to help make the 2027 Summer Seminar a success!

Planning will start soon, so if interested in volunteering for the conference please fill out the volunteer interest form.

Volunteer opportunities include: Technical Program; Registration; Host & Welcome; Sponsorship; Scholarship Auction; Audio/Visual (A/V); Networking Activities; Children's Events

Reach out to Aimee Turner (Conference Chair) or Andrew Lewis (Technical Chair) for any questions.

The link to reserve your 2027 room is available here.

Attendees are also welcome to call the King & Prince reservation line at (912)-638-3631 during business hours, 9am-5pm.

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Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program has continued to hold monthly meetings where we discussed important topics like work-life balance, presentation skills, networking etiquette, and more. Thank you to all the speakers and panelists! Our final Mentorship Meeting is 11/20 at Cypress about Relationships with Elected Officials.

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