ITE Standing Committee on Ethics in the Transportation Profession

Chair: Spencer Maxwell, P.E., PMP, Associate, Freese and Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, TX.
Vice Chair: Steven Palmer, Gannett Fleming, Inc., Harrisburg, PA, USA

Guiding Principle: Build awareness and education of the ITE Cannon of Ethics with our membership.

The ITE Standing Committee on Ethics in the Transportation Profession was formed to examine ethical issues inherent in the transportation profession and to determine how ITE could best assist its members in this area. This page will continue to grow as the committee develops and identifies new materials of interest.

• ITE Standing Committee on Ethics in the Transportation Profession (e-community site)
• ITE Canons of Ethics

Ethics Toolbox

• Introduction to Ethics: Discussion and Support for Transportation Professionals
• Ethics Training in the Public Sector, ITE Spring Conference 2001
• Ethics PowerPoint from City of Phoenix
• The Engineer that Couldn't (or Shouldn't)
• Ethics: You Be the Judge
• The Highway Safety Manual: Will You Use Your New Safety Powers for Good or Evil?

Selected Ethics Web Sites

• The Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science, National Academy of Engineering
• National Society of Professional Engineers Board of Ethical Review
• Introducing Ethics Case Studies Into Required Undergraduate Engineering Courses

Selected ITE Journal Case Study Articles on Ethics

1. Ethics Forum, (2021), June ITE Journal Citywide Speed Limits
2. Ethics Forum, (2020), December ITE Journal The Charlie Brown Syndrome
3. Ethics Forum, (2020), February ITE Journal article on "How to place Equity at the Center of Our Work"
4. Ethics Forum, (2020), January ITE Journal Is Cheaper Right?
5. Ethics Forum, (2019), July ITE Journal Road Diet Rookie
6. Ethics Forum, (2019), February ITE Journal Signed and Sealed
7. Ethics Forum, (2018), July ITE Journal Speed Zoning Standoff
8. Ethics Forum, (2018), April ITE Journal Responsible Engineer
9. Ethics Forum, (2017), December ITE Journal The Wrong Answer
10. Ethics Forum, (2017), July ITE Journal Bad Choices
11. Ethics Forum, (2017), May ITE Journal Planning Conflict
12. Ethics Forum, (2017), March ITE Journal I Have The Contract Wired!
13. Ethics Forum, (2016), October ITE Journal What Price Safety
14. Ethics Forum, (2016), June 2016 ITE Journal Unwarranted Traffic Controls
15. Ethics Forum, (2016), January ITE Journal Company Resources
16. Ethics Forum, (2015), October ITE Journal Sharing Knowledge or Cheating on Exams?
17. Ethics Forum, (2015), July ITE Journal Travel Expenses
18. Ethics Forum, (2015), April ITE Journal Design Exceptions
19. Ethics Forum, (2015), January ITE Journal Bait and Switch
20. Ethics Forum, (2014), November ITE Journal The City Planner and Development
21. Ethics Forum, (2014), August ITE Journal Recommended Practice and Standards
22. Ethics Forum, (2014), May ITE Journal Conflict of Interest
23. Ethics Forum, (2014), February ITE Journal Minimum Design Requirements
24. Ethics Forum, (2013), February ITE Journal Multiple Proposals
25. Ethics Forum, (2012), December ITE Journal Billable Hours vs. Overhead
26. Ethics Forum, (2012), September ITE Journal A Free Lunch
27. Ethics Forum, (2012), May ITE Journal ITE Ethics Survey Results
28. Ethics Forum, (2012), February ITE Journal Consultant Campaign Contribution
29. Ethics Forum, (2011), October ITE Journal The Developer and the TIA
30. Ethics Forum, (2011), July ITE Journal The Exclusive Expert and Deposition
31. Ethics Forum, (2011), April ITE Journal Where Does the Water Go? Freeway drainage

President Messages

1. November 2004, Ethics and ITE Resources, Steven Hofener
2. May 2010, Ethics and Mentoring, Paul Eng-Wong
3. May 2013, Building Relationships, Zaki Mustafa
4. June 2014, What Distinguishes Us?, Hibbett Neel                                                           

The standing committee welcomes recommendations regarding suggested action or production of materials to encourage and support the highest quality of ethical service from our profession.Please forward your ideas to Steve Kuciemba, 202-785-0060 ext. 126 or skuciemba@ite.org.