Newsletter

April 2025

Wow! It's already the end of April - time just flies by when you're having fun!

A big group of KYSITE members traveled to Memphis to attend the joint SDITE / MOVITE Annual Meeting and had an absolute great time! See below for some pictures and other details about the meeting and the representation of Kentucky!

Several great webinars are being offered through ITE, including one today! You won't want to miss the launch of ITE's New Transportation Safety Campaign Resource hub on May 1st, or the Back to Basics: Active Transportation webinar, organized by and for Younger Members, on May 13. View the entire calendar of events, webinars, and courses here.

For more local events, we've set the date for our May meeting to once again be with Ohio ITE - May 16. Registration for the event is now open below! We're also planning a Happy Hour event for after the event, and more information will be shared as that is finalized.

Our Golf Outing Committee is working hard to organize the annual Scholarship Fundraising event. They have set the date for June 5 at Weissinger Hills Golf Course and registration is now live! Keep an eye out for more information and sponsorship opportunities!

Are you an upper level college student with an interest in Complete Streets? Do you know one?? Then look below for the paid internship opportunity to assist Lexington in the implementation of their Complete Streets Action Plan.

See below for the updated 2025 Schedule. Take care everyone and good luck with your Derby picks! If you do have fun and enjoy some mint juleps or other beverages, please plan ahead and get home safely.

Internship Opportunity – Design + Research for Complete Streets Program

The Lexington Mayor’s Office is seeking an upper level college student with strong research and graphics skills to support the implementation of the city’s Complete Streets Action Plan. This paid internship (up to 400 hours) offers hands-on experience in public space design, transportation research, and community engagement strategy. Ideal for students passionate about mobility, equity, and public space design. Start date by June 15 | Flexible full-time or part-time schedule.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and work samples by May 2nd to:

Brandi Peacher

Director of Project Management

bpeacher@lexingtonky.gov

The joint Southern District & Missouri Valley District Annual Meeting in mid-April was a blast! Over a dozen KYSITE members traveled to Memphis for a 3 days full of exploration of downtown Memphis, meeting old friends, making new, and learning about the awesome things happening across 15 states! Kentucky's own Daniel Wyatt and Austin Obenauf presented on the technology that KYTC is using to prevent crashes and create a safe transportation network for all roadway users.

And a huge shout-out must go to the University of Kentucky Student Chapter! The Student Chapter fielded a team for the Traffic Bowl competition for the first time in years! Thank you for all the practice and preparation you undertook and for making the trip to Memphis to represent the University and the state of Kentucky.

Evelyn Martinez-Cruz

Neeco Beltran

Riley Jo Brown

At the link below are just a few photos from the Meeting. If it looks like fun - it was! We hope to see more of KYSITE at the next Annual Meeting in Biloxi!

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCbZrd

With the 2025 season of events already underway, the KYSITE Board is asking for volunteers to assist in the various Committees that make these events possible and successful. A brief description of our Committees is included below. If any member is interested in lending their talents, expertise, and time to any of the Committees, please reach out to the officers at kysite@itedsc.org.

Golf Outing Committee

The Golf Outing Committee is responsible for organizing the Annual Golf Outing which benefits KYSITE's William "Bill" Seymour Scholarship. Members of this committee identify sponsors, catering, and work with the Board to schedule and organize teams for the Golf Outing. Our committee has set the date of the Golf Outing for June 5th at Weissinger Hills Golf Course.

Community Service Committee

The new Community Service Committee is responsible for directing KYSITE's philanthropic efforts, so we can give back to the communities we serve as transportation practitioners. Committee members identify service opportunities, organize volunteers and schedule events with the Board.

Sponsorship Committee

The 2025 Board of Officers would like to start up a Sponsorship Committee to be a liaison between KYSITE and corporate entities. Members would facilitate Sponsorship opportunities and work with the other Committees to identify, contact, and manage relationships with corporate sponsors to help fund the Scholarship, events and training opportunities across the Commonwealth.

Student Engagement Committee

Our Student Engagement Committee is a vital part of KYSITE and the community of transportation professionals. They help facilitate conversations with Kentucky students and university faculty to attract and mentor talent. The Committee has successfully restarted the UK Student Chapter of ITE and is looking for alumni to aid in similar ventures at UofL and WKU.

Silent Auction Committee

The Silent Auction is a big part of the Annual Banquet and helps fund the William "Bill" Seymour Scholarship. The Committee coordinates closely with the Board, soliciting donations to and running the Silent Auction at the Annual Banquet.

Thank you for your continued support.

- 2025 KYSITE Board