Kentucky Section ITE
August 2019
Happy August, KYSITE members!
It's that time of year again. Kids are headed back to school which means traffic is ramping back up. Remember to slow down in school zones and be on the lookout for stopped school buses loading or unloading children. And always put down the cell phone, it can wait!

KYSITE is currently planning the Annual Meeting and Fall Technical Session which will be held in November. More details to come.

As always, thank you for your continued support and please don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

-KYSITE officers
kysite@kysite.com
2020 Distracted Driving Service Projects
As we all know, distracted driving is a problem that affects everyone. In 2020, all Southern District ITE Sections are challenged to complete a service project targeted toward distracted driving prevention. Projects can take on a variety of forms: hands-on service, electronic outreach, partnership with another organization, etc. Coordination with student chapters is encouraged!

Proposals should be entered to the SDITE Executive Committee by November 2019. All proposals will be evaluated and considered for full or partial funding, which will be announced by the end of the year.

We would love to hear your ideas! Please send all distracted driving prevention project ideas to graham.winchester@stantec.com .

A huge thank you to our Premium Sponsors for 2019!
Transportation News
"Turtle Xing' signs go up in West Lafayette after 2nd grader's plea to mayor

About a week after the Fourth of July, Michelle Wietbrock pulled over the family vehicle and her sons, Jack and Teddy, helped a tiny turtle find its way from the middle of Cherry Lane to the side of the road. READ MORE.

Three Years Later, the French Solar Road Is a Total Flop


It was a solar experiment that seemed ingenious in its simplicity: fill a road with photovoltaic panels and let them passively soak up the rays as cars drive harmlessly above. The idea has been tried a few times, notably in rural France in 2016 with what was christened the "Wattway."

Three years later, even the most optimistic supporters have deemed the Wattway a failure. READ MORE.
Thanks for your continued support.

-2019 KYSITE Board