Newsletter

February, 2024

KYSITE

Kentucky Section

of ITE

Updates From Us

A Word From The Board

Thank you to everyone who made our Winter Technical Meeting a great success! We're excited to offer and attend even more great events and hope to see everyone throughout the rest of 2024.


-- Your KYSITE Board

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Upcoming Events

SDITE 2024 Annual Meeting Logo. A sunset over a bridge and waterway.

SDITE Annual Meeting

April 7-10, 2024 | Wilmington, NC


Every spring, SDITE sponsors an annual meeting and it is often our members' highlight of the year. the annual meeting is often an extravaganza of presentations, displays, networking, contests, and awards you don't want to miss! Learn more and register today on the meeting website.

SDITE Annual Meeting - Abstract Submission

*Deadline Extended* Due by February 16th, 2024


The NC Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) invites you to participate in the meeting’s technical program. Submit your abstract today! Possible topics that we can build the program around include:


  • Enhancing Transportation System Reliability and Sustainability
  • Mobility, Equity, and Transportation Planning
  • Creating Accessible, Intelligent, Multimodal Communities 
  • Success Stories in Bringing Together Planning and Engineering
  • Managing Speeds on Urban, Suburban, and Rural Roads
  • ...and more!


Abstract Submission

2024 Road Safety and Simulation (RSS) Conference - Abstract Submission

Due by February 18th, 2024


If you have safety-relevant research they would love to hear from you! The conference will take place in Lexington, KY on October 28-31, 2024. It will provide the opportunity to connect with transportation industry professionals from all over the world, along with a platform to exchange research and resources. Learn more at the links below.


Abstract Submission | Conference Website

News & Announcements

Scholarship Award Winner


Congratulations to our scholarship award winner, Alex Myers! Alex is a Civil Engineering student at the Univeristy of Kentucky and is a Tau Beta Scholar, and the 2024 UK CoE most outstanding senior.

Voting Reminder


Voting for 2024 International Officers is open. Voting will close at Noon Eastern on March 6th. If you are a voting member, a link has been sent out, so check your emails and vote if you haven't yet.

Past KYSITE Events

2024 Winter Technical Meeting


Thank you to everyone who came out to our Winter Technical Meeting. As a quick recap, this meeting included a technical presentation, networking, and McAlister's for lunch! The PDH credit certificates should be sent out to attendees shortly. Check out the great resources and recap of all the great presentations below. Thank you to all of our presenters and LFUCG for hosting!

Everyone Listening to a presentation at the 2024 Winter Technical Meeting

Campus to Commons

This study looks at the challenges and opportunities of a multi-modal connection from UK to the northwest side of Lexington along Virginia/Red Mile/Forbes.

By Hanna Crepps, Lex Area MPO | Campus to Commons Website


Lextran Infrastructure Investments

Lextran is working to build a new bus canopy, renovate the Transit Center, and implement new real-time information systems to provide better communication.

By Emily Elliot, Lextran | Lextran Plans & Projects Website


KYTC Central Planning Updates

A look at some of the planning initiatives and studies being undertaken by KYTC. With a highlight on an emergency detour plan for the I-75 bridge over the Kentucky River.

By Brent Sweger & Casey Smith, KYTC Central Planning | Planning Website


KYTC SAFERoads Initiative

SAFERoad Solutions, efficient road designs explained by KYTC through a guide to designs that improve safety, mobility, and efficiency across Kentucky roadways. Check out the website for great resources to communicate new innovative designs.

By Deanna Mills & Allen Blair, KYTC | SAFERoads Website


KYTC D7 Crossing Evaluations

D7 is working on developing a framework for evaluating uncontrolled crossings. A formatted 1-page report will provide a simple and intuitive way to compare and determine improvements in order of need.

By Natalia McMillan, KYTC D7 | KYTC D7 Website


Lexington Safety Action Plan

Using a big-data approach to quantify where collisions of all types occur, this plan helps with competitive grants and targeting hot spots for improvements.

By Adam Hedges, HDR | Lexington Saftey Action Plan Link

Thank you for your continued support.


-2024 KYSITE Board

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