Episodios

  • Building the Future Transportation Workforce – Eric Rensel, Founder and CEO of Rensel Consulting

    Building the Future Transportation Workforce – Eric Rensel, Founder and CEO of Rensel Consulting
    Mar 24 2026
    In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Eric Rensel, Founder and CEO of Rensel Consulting, shares insights on how the industry can attract, develop, and retain the next generation of transportation professionals. From the power of mentorship and storytelling to the importance of early STEM exposure and alternative career pathways, Rensel draws on nationwide workforce development efforts and ITE’s involvement in the Engineering Workforce Consortium. The conversation highlights how flexibility, inclusion, and strong professional relationships are key to shaping a resilient and innovative workforce.
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    23 m
  • Breaking Silos for Safer Streets – Bryan Jones, P.E., AICP, City of Menifee, CA

    Breaking Silos for Safer Streets – Bryan Jones, P.E., AICP, City of Menifee, CA
    Feb 24 2026
    In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, host Bernie Wagenblast speaks with Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager for the City of Menifee, California, about how a Safe System approach at the local level moves beyond traditional traffic safety strategies to examine how roadway design affects public health, emergency response, municipal budgets, and overall livability. Jones, coauthor of the February ITE Journal article “Safer Streets Through Abundance: Aligning Fire Codes, Safety, and Community Goals,” emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration—particularly between transportation and fire officials—and challenges the assumption that wider streets inherently improve safety. The conversation also explores practical strategies for building community support and empowering transportation professionals at all levels to lead meaningful, systems-based change.
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    29 m
  • Leading with Trust and Purpose: Michael Sanderson, P.E., PTOE

    Leading with Trust and Purpose: Michael Sanderson, P.E., PTOE
    Jan 27 2026
    Michael Sanderson—CEO of Sanbell and 2018 ITE International President—shares how his “people first” philosophy has shaped his career and his approach to building strong teams on this episode of ITE Talks Transportation. He explains that leadership in technical fields isn’t about command-and-control, but about setting a clear vision, building culture, and trusting experts to deliver. Sanderson emphasizes that leadership is learned through practice, and encourages young professionals to say yes to opportunities, especially in organizations like ITE. He also highlights the importance of ethical decision-making, mentorship, adaptability, and the lasting impact of creating LeadershipITE to help develop the next generation of transportation leaders.
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    39 m
  • Data, AI, and the Future of Transportation with Jean-Paul Brissett, CEO, Quality Counts

    Data, AI, and the Future of Transportation with Jean-Paul Brissett, CEO, Quality Counts
    Nov 25 2025
    In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Jean-Paul Brissett, CEO of Quality Counts, discusses how data and artificial intelligence are reshaping transportation decision-making. Brissett examines how new technologies are enhancing access to and interpretation of data while raising critical questions about privacy and ethics. He also reflects on the evolving role of human judgment in an increasingly automated industry and the leadership skills needed to navigate that change. The conversation offers an insightful look at how innovation, data, and people intersect to drive the future of mobility.
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    12 m
  • Roadway Safety as a Public Health Crisis with Lorraine Martin, CEO – National Safety Council

    Roadway Safety as a Public Health Crisis with Lorraine Martin, CEO – National Safety Council
    Oct 29 2025
    In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, host Bernie Wagenblast speaks with Lorraine Martin, President and CEO of the National Safety Council, about the need to view roadway deaths as a public health crisis. Martin outlines proven strategies and emerging technologies that are advancing progress toward the goal of zero fatalities. She discusses how cultural change, infrastructure design, and cross-sector collaboration are essential to creating safer transportation systems for all road users.
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    26 m
  • Evolving Travel Patterns: Insights from the New ITE Trip Generation Manual with Eric Tripi, GHD and Chris Brehmer, Kittleson and Associates

    Evolving Travel Patterns: Insights from the New ITE Trip Generation Manual with Eric Tripi, GHD and Chris Brehmer, Kittleson and Associates
    Sep 23 2025
    This episode of ITE Talks Transportation dives into the newly released 12th edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual. Guests Chris Brehmer of Kittleson & Associates and Eric Tripi of GHD highlight how the Manual reflects multimodal travel patterns, with expanded data on walking, transit, and emerging land uses. They discuss new additions such as trip rates for fast-food restaurants, dog parks, and data centers, while also addressing how trends like hybrid work, e-commerce, and changing healthcare design are reshaping trip generation. They also expand on the benefits of the web app, the importance of submitting local data, and how evolving technology will shape future editions.
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    24 m
  • Tackling Rural Transportation Challenges – Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works, Mohave County, AZ

    Tackling Rural Transportation Challenges – Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works, Mohave County, AZ
    Jul 22 2025
    On this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works for Mohave County, Arizona, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in managing rural roadways. He highlights the importance of low-cost Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), funding strategies like the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the growing role of technologies such as AI in enhancing safety and traveler information. Latoski also emphasizes collaboration, starting small with proven solutions, and staying engaged with professional networks like ITE to help rural agencies overcome limited resources.
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    23 m
  • Seville, Spain’s Bold Bike Lane Strategy – Manuel Calvo, Sustainability Consultant

    Seville, Spain’s Bold Bike Lane Strategy – Manuel Calvo, Sustainability Consultant
    Jun 24 2025
    In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, sustainability mobility consultant Manuel Calvo discusses how Seville rapidly transformed into a bike-friendly city by building an 80-kilometer protected bike lane network in just a few years. The initiative succeeded due to strong political will, public support, and strategic design focused on everyday users rather than just avid cyclists, and a fast, coordinated rollout. As a result, cycling became a mainstream mode of transportation in Seville, reshaping public spaces and changed how residents view urban mobility.
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    29 m