1. Transportation Engineering Dyan C. Damron, P.E., PTP

2. What is Engineering?

3. Definition of Engineering The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design or manufacture the operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems From Latin words meaning contrive (invent or devise) and ability

4. Engineering An artistic approach to science Engineers find problems and solve them We make the world a better place and find ways to make people’s lives safer and easier Scientific Method

5. Definition of Planning The process of anticipating future occurrences and problems, exploring their impact, and detailing policies, goals, objectives, and strategies to solve the problems. This often includes preparing options documents, considering alternatives, and issuing final plans. From French word meaning to plant

6. Transportation Engineering & Planning Transportation Planning Roadway Design Traffic Impact Studies Signal Design Signal Operations & Timing Campus Traffic & Parking Plans Parking Studies & Design Traffic Calming Bike & Pedestrian Plans Safety & Access

7. Transportation Planning

9. Roadway Design

10. Interstate/Interchange Design

11. Traffic Impact Studies

12. Signal Design

13. Signal Operations & Timing

14. Campus Traffic & Parking

15. Traffic Calming

16. Bike & Pedestrian Plans

18. Transportation Engineering & Planning Technical Skills Knowledge of Resources & References – aware of most current and innovative guidelines Communication Skills – just as important as technical skills

19. Transportation Engineering & Planning Adaptability Willingness to Learn Ability to work with people – lead and follow Professionalism & Licensure

20. Benefits of Professional License Job Opportunities – Employers want engineers who show a commitment to the future by becoming registered. Many engineering jobs require P.E. status. Respect – P.E.’s gain the respect of peers within the engineering community. Registered engineers also enhance their employers reputation. Professionalism – Registration by a majority of engineers is essential if you are to enjoy the benefits of established professions (think doctors and lawyers).

21. How to Get There Graduate from ABET accredited school Get as much experience as you can – summer intern, co-op Take and pass FE exam Gain 4 years of experience Take and pass the PE exam Make the most of your education & license Enjoy it!

22. How to Enjoy It Professional Societies – ITE Networking – both professional & social

23. How to Enjoy It Meet new contacts for possible employment Once employed, meet new clients for new projects

24. Benefits of ITE As a member of ITE, you join a dynamic, interactive group of more than 17,000 transportation professionals spanning more than 90+ countries dedicated to today’s transportation challenges and their solutions.

25. Benefits of ITE Founded in 1930, ITE is a community of transportation professionals acting as a source for expertise, knowledge and ideas.

26. Benefits of ITE Benefits begin as a student

27. Benefits of ITE Form partnerships and develop mentors in your field

28. Benefits of ITE Lifelong friends and business contacts

29. Benefits of ITE Travel for Section, District, and International meetings

30. Benefits of ITE For additional info –ite.org –sdite.org –tsite.org –dyan.damron@neel-schaffer.com