Transatlantic co-operation has been forged between CIHT and the Institute of Transportation Engineers based in Washington DC. The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to agree to collaborate on matters of common interest relating to highways and transportation.

 

As part of the agreement a joint podcast on transportation and health has been produced (click here to listen). It features Transport for London’s public health specialist Lucy Saunders and the City of Vancouver’s transportation planning manager Dale Bracewell speaking about implementing initiatives in their respective cities.

 

The podcast is moderated by Justin Ward of CIHT and Bernie Wagenblast on behalf of the ITE.

 

ITE executive director Jeffrey F Paniati said of the memorandum of understanding: “We look forward to establishing a mutually beneficial and lasting collaboration with CIHT. Our two organisations have joint interests in the emerging areas of transportation and health, automated vehicles and smart communities.”

 

CIHT chief executive Sue Percy added: “We are delighted to be able to announce this formal relationship between CIHT and ITE. By partnering with complementary organisations such as ITE, we will be able to share initiatives, good practice and new ways of thinking between our organisations and our members.”

 

The Institute of Transportation Engineers is an international membership association of transportation professionals which works to improve mobility and safety associated with travel. It was founded in 1930 and has more than 14,000 members working in more than 90 countries.

 

The ITE promotes professional development and career advancement for its members, supports and encourages education, identifies necessary research, develops technical resources including standards and recommended practices, develops public awareness programs and serves as a conduit for the exchange of professional information.

 

The institute’s membership includes transportation engineers, planners, consultants, educators, technologists and researchers. For further details visit ite.org

 

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