2009 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE ARIZONA SECTION

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1 TRA NSP IN U T I ST F O TE O AT I ORT NE NG INE ERS 2009 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE ARIZONA SECTION

2 INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS 2009 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE ARIZONA SECTION 1

3 OFFICERS CURRENT ELECTED OFFICIALS Paul Porell Past President. Chris Williams President... Ray Yparraguirre Vice President.. Karen King Secretary.. Dr. Mark Hickman Treasurer... 2

4 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Nomination Committee Jenny Grote. Active Members Group Randy Dunsey. Career Guidance Chair Scott Kelley.. Membership Dan Hartig... 3

5 COMMITTEE CHAIRS, cont. Spring Conference David Sabers... Technical Bob Steele Western District Annual Meeting, Local Arrangement Committee Kim Carroll... 4

6 MEMBERSHIP AS OF JANUARY 2009 Number Membership Grade Section Annual Dues Rate 32 Fellow $15 36 Fellow Life $0 321 Member $15 11 Member Life $0 17 Institute Affiliate $15 47 Section Affiliate $15 34 Student $0 4 Complimentary $0 502 Total Number of Members AS OF JANUARY 2010 Number Membership Grade Section Annual Dues Rate 31 Fellow $15 35 Fellow Life $0 322 Member $15 11 Member Life $0 17 Institute Affiliate $15 42 Section Affiliate $15 51 Student $0 4 Complimentary $0 513 Total Number of Members 5

7 FINANCES Arizona Section Federal Employer Identification Number: INCOME FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD Lunch Meetings $6, Web Site Advertising $ Membership (Local) $5, Directory Sponsorship $2, Donation to Scholarship $1, Holiday Party Sponsorship $ Total $16, EXPENSES FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD Lunch meetings $8, Active Member Group $ Printing/Supplies $ Awards/Recognition $ Stipend for Western ITE meeting $2, Directory (bi-annual) $3, Southern ITE Allotment $1, Community Donation/Scholarships $3, Election $ Student Section Allotment $ Web site $ TOTAL $22, NET INCOME (EXPENSE) ($5,261.70) 6

8 LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES No activities accomplished during this reporting period. TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES PROJECT # 1: RIGHT TURN ARROW ANALYSIS: Purpose: Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of exclusive right-turn arrow overlap phases for existing right-turn lanes at existing signalized intersections, and compare measured delay to estimated delay. The project leader was Paul Basha. Results: The field data collection was finished; however, the final report was never completed. Initial findings were presented at the Spring Conference Technical Committee Session. PROJECT # 2: GUIDELINES FOR SIGNING AND MARKING OF NON 15 MPH SCHOOL ZONES: Purpose: The purpose of this project was to document Best Practices in Arizona for non-15 mph School Zones. The project leaders were Debbie Albert and Jennifer Bohac. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 19 different public agencies throughout the state. The best practices information will be helpful in developing Safe Routes to School programs and developing some consistency for non-15 mph school zone treatments amongst agencies. Results: (19) public agencies were invited to take the survey through Zommerang and (10) responded. There was a good representation of large and small agencies. The results were presented at the Spring Conference Technical Committee Session. PROJECT # 3: ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS: Purpose: The purpose of this project was to document Best Practices in the use and installation of accessible pedestrian signal (APS) push buttons for low vision users throughout the nation and provide guidance for local agencies and design engineers on their installation. Results: A summary and demonstration of APS installation and design was presented at the Spring Conference Technical Committee Session. PROJECT # 4: SPRING CONFERENCE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SESSION: Purpose: Jennifer Bohac led an effort to sponsor a Technical Committee Session for the ITE/IMSA Spring Conference. The Technical Committee conducted the following session: Accessible Signal Design, Analysis of Right-Turn Arrow Operation, and Sign and Stripe of Non-15 mph School Zones. PROJECT # 5: SUMMER WEBINAR: Purpose: An ITE webinar Coordinating, Planning and Managing the Effects of Roadway Construction with ITS Technologies was held at MCDOT on July 23, There were 30 in attendance. 7

9 PROJECT # 6: ADA ISSUES IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: Purpose: The purpose of this project was to have an expert in ADA guidance and requirements come and present to our ITE engineering membership about the importance of ADA integration in public works right-of-way projects and answer specific questions about when things are required. Results: Denise Labrecque, ADA Coordinator for the City of Scottsdale, presented at the June 25, 2009 luncheon. MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD Date: January 22, 2009 Speaker: Erin Seibel with Metro Light Rail Topic: Light Rail Update Location: Garden Inn Phoenix Date: February 26, 2009 Speaker: Eric Anderson, M.A.G. Transportation Director Topic: Update on the Federal Economic Stimulus Package and Implications to Arizona Transportation Location: Monti s La Casa Vieja Tempe Date: March 4 and 5, 2009 Topic: Annual ITE/IMSA Spring Conference Location: Black Canyon Conference Center Date: April 23, 2009 Speaker: ASU Transportation Engineering Faculty, Monica Suter, ITE Western District President Topic: A Showcase of ASU Transportation Research and Education, Getting to Yes Location: Alumni Lounge, ASU Tempe Memorial Union Date: May 28, 2009 Speaker: Sarath Joshua, PE, Ph. D, ITS & Safety Program Manager from MAG Topic: An Overview of the Regional ITS Architecture and Its Role in Planning, Designing, Building & Operating Transportation Systems Location: Scottsdale Stadium Team Shop Date: June 25, 2009 Speaker: Denise Labrecque, City of Scottsdale Topic: Accessible Design Considerations Location: Aunt Chilada s, Phoenix, Arizona 8

10 Date: August 6, 2009 Topic: Annual Board Meeting Location: City of Scottsdale Date: September 24, 2009 Speaker: AZ ITE Board, Michael Sanderson Western District President Topic: Project Updates from our Membership, Western District Update Location: Monti s La Casa Vieja, Tempe, Arizona Date: October 16, 2009 Speaker: Kevin Lee, Kittelson & Associates Topic: Traffic Signal Timing Manual Location: University of Arizona - Tucson Date: November 19, 2009 Speaker: Dan Marum, Wilson & Company Topic: Arizona Parkway Intersection/Interchange Operational Analysis and Design Concept Study Location: Stonecreek Golf Club - Phoenix Date: December 8, 2009 Topic: ASPE/ITE Holiday Party Location: University Club, Phoenix, Arizona 9

11 WORKSHOPS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD No activities accomplished during this reporting period. STUDENT CHAPTER ACTIVITIES HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD ASU STUDENT CHAPTER ACTIVITIES: 2009 began with seed monies generously donated by the Arizona Section of ITE. These funds helped ITE students travel to the Western ITE Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado in July by providing for operating costs to run various fund raising events. The student chapter held a total of seven meetings and hosted three guest lectures. In addition, the students also hosted several webinars on campus as fund raising events that contributed to the general fund. The students prepared several data collection proposals and collected 12-hour pedestrian counts at the intersection of Mill Avenue and University Drive. At the end of 2009, the ASU-ITE Student Chapter boasted 23 members on its roster. The Arizona Section of ITE held their joint meeting with ASU in April 2009, and held their joint meeting with the University of Arizona in October UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONASTUDENT CHAPTER ACTIVITIES: The student chapter had a total of 17 student chapter meetings, including 8 with guest speakers from the transportation engineering and planning community in Tucson. The student chapter also participated as volunteers in the annual bike count conducted by the Pima Association of Governments. In addition, the chapter assisted in collecting data for a Safe Routes to School evaluation being conducted by the Pima County Department of Transportation, through a local consultant. The student chapter had a total of 24 members at the conclusion of AWARDS PRESENTED DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD Our past President, Paul Porell, received the Past President s Appreciation Award. Kim Carroll received Arizona ITE s Distinguished Member of the Year Award. ITE/IMSA 2009 Conference Graduate Student Paper winner was Sravani Vadlamani. She was presented a check for $1,000. ACTIVE MEMBER GROUP (AMG) JANUARY AMG formed a judging panel to score the physical models for the Future City Competition. The award was for the ITE sponsored Best Multi-Modal City. The winning student team was presented an award on January 24th. Chris Williams, Scott Tezek, Bill Glickman, and Randy Dunsey volunteered to participate on the judging panel. 10

12 FEBRUARY ITE sponsored a team to compete in the CANstruction competition on February 13th The team included Randy Dunsey, Eric Maceyko, Andrew Stastny, Kate Bondy, and James Schleich from AMG. The team constructed a model of the Valley Metro light rail car and had the ITE logo incorporated as well. The team proudly won Best in Show in the competition. All of the cans from the event were donated to St. Mary s Food Bank. On February 21st, Karen King, Chris Williams, Bill Glickman, and Randy Dunsey volunteered to set up a booth at the Arizona Science Center for E-Day. The group spent the day talking with the students and providing fun activities for the kids. MAY A dinner was held at the Ronald McDonald House on May 15th and was prepared by AMG and members from ASCE s Younger Members Forum (YMF). Randy Dunsey, Jessica Belowich, and Eric Maceyko from AMG helped cook the meal. JUNE To kick off the summer, AMG and YMF faced off in a fun game of Broomball on June 12th. The team for AMG included Randy Dunsey, Scott Tezek, Eric Maceyko, Andrew Stastny, Chris Williams, Victor Neufeld, and David Riley. We are happy to say that the AMG team won and that everyone had a fun time. The Active Member Group takes a break during the summer months and begins meeting again in the early fall. From September to December is spent planning and organizing for the upcoming events. 11

13 2009 PHOTOS 2009 Elected Board Officers Sworn In February CANstruction Competition Valley Metro LRT Car 12

14 2009 PHOTOS, CONT. February CANstruction Competition Backside of AZITE Display Student winners of the Future Cities Competition 13

15 2009 PHOTOS, CONT. Student winners with Chris Williams, ITE President 2009 ITE/IMSA Spring Conference Student Paper winner Sravani Vadlamani from Arizona State University. Also in photo Ken Voigt, ITE International President, and Paul Porell, Past ITE President 14

16 2009 PHOTOS, CONT. Plaque presented to Kim Carroll as AZITE Distinguished Member for 2009 Kohinoor Kar presented the Multimodal Transportation System (ITE) award plaques to Cocopah Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona 15