From Principles to Practice: How Safety Actually Gets Delivered--An Informational Webinar for the ITE Student Chapters and Young Members

Students and Young Members alike are invited to join ITE International for an informational webinar exploring how the safety philosophy is translated into real-world transportation projects, policies, and decisions. Hear from national thought leaders and experts on how they not only talk about safety but implement it within their respective spheres of influence. Learn more about how you can get involved with ITE on the topic of transportation safety. Finally, hear about the ITE Safety Partner Pledge and how you can commit to fostering a cultural shift in how we plan, design, and operate our transportation system.

Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions
   Gordon Meth, ITE President
2. Education → Early Career → Leadership: A Safety Continuum
   Ron Knezevich, Georgia DOT
   • What students and young members should focus on learning now and the skills that make young professionals effective in safety roles
3. Making a Difference: Perspectives on Careers in Transportation Safety (7 minutes each)
   1. Federal Agencies: Rob Ritter, FHWA Office of Safety
   2. State DOTs: Rachel Carpenter, Caltrans and John Milton, Washington State
   3. Local Agencies: John Davis, City of Des Moines
   4. Private Sector: Meghan Mitman, Fehr & Peers
4. Q&A
5. Getting Involved with Safety at ITE
   Lindsey Van Parys, GHD & ITE CLT Chair
   • Internships, Research, Student Competitions, and ITE Councils and Committees
   • Resources
6. Closing: Identify Your Contribution to Safety through the ITE Safety Partner Pledge
   http://www.ite.org/safetypledge/

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_0R5XXgGRKKL9f2PpO2gAw