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This month's Women in ITE blog addresses burnout in the transportation industry.

Transportation professionals have a significant impact on safety, mobility, and quality of life, but the demands of the field are leading to increasing burnout. Heavy workloads, tight deadlines, complex stakeholder dynamics, and evolving regulations create ongoing pressure, while long project timelines can make work feel never-ending.

Organizational culture and expectations—such as constantly managing competing priorities and staying highly responsive—add to the strain. Combined with blurred work-life boundaries in a digitally connected environment, these factors contribute to mental fatigue, reduced motivation, and a loss of passion for the profession.

Read some of the tips that this month's blog present to cope with burn out: https://www.ite.org/about-ite/women-in-ite-committee/women-in-ite-blog/

A new ITE Technical Brief, Safe for Whom? Vehicles as the Overlooked Variable in Safe System Implementation, brings an important and timely perspective to today’s roadway safety conversation.

This ITE Technical Brief helps transportation professionals better understand how vehicle size, weight, visibility, and design influence crash severity, equity, and Safe System outcomes.

Download and share it for a clear, research-based look at why safer streets also require safer vehicles—and why this overlooked variable deserves a central place in policy, planning, design, and fleet decisions.

Learn more:

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The future of transportation is being shaped right now—and you should be part of it.
From safety and sustainability to innovation and mobility, the program brings together the conversations that matter most.

Be part of the momentum.

The Event For Smart City Planners (ITE 2026 in Detroit, MI) Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

How do you move a million+ visitors during the World Cup?
New Jersey’s answer: smart roadways powered by AI, real-time data, and connected vehicle tech—built not just for the event, but for the future of mobility.

ITE members can login to read more in this month's issue of ITE Journal: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

All-way stop control can be a powerful tool—but when is it the right solution? This ITE Learning Hub webinar, taking place this Thursday, April 9, will explore how to evaluate, implement, and optimize all-way stops to improve safety outcomes on rural roadways.

Whether you’re working in traffic engineering, safety planning, or local agency operations, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately.

Save your spot: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/ite-webinar-all-way-stops-improving-rural-safety/

Transportation is evolving fast—are you keeping up?

At , you’ll dive into technical sessions, workshops, and discussions designed to tackle today’s biggest transportation challenges—from safety to emerging tech.

Explore the full program and start planning your experience: https://www.iteannualmeeting.org/program

From the Super Bowl to America’s 250th—what does it take to plan for events at this scale? 🇺🇸

Join the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for an upcoming webinar focused on real-world strategies for managing large-scale events.

🗓 Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM ET

Hear directly from transportation leaders who’ve helped plan some of the country’s biggest events, including the 2026 Super Bowl—and get a preview of what it takes to prepare for America’s 250th celebration in Washington, DC.

You’ll gain practical insights on improving mobility, safety, and coordination—no matter the size of your event.

👥 Featuring experts from across the country
💡 Actionable takeaways you can use right away

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and prepare for what’s ahead!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: PSE Spotlight Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Each quarter, the PSE Spotlight series will highlight two planned special events, identify good practices, and showcase processes and tools that can help transportation professionals tasked to manage the mobility and related needs for varied planned special events. This webinar series is hosted by t...

Now launching: Coaching & Mentoring ignITE Training Program Module!

This new, self-guided, 6-part module is part of the ignITE Training Program and is the first module under the People Management Track. It gives you the tools to lead with confidence—whether you're guiding teams, managing clients, or shaping your own career path.

Delivered by an expert panel and built for real-world impact, it’s designed to help you lead more effectively from day one.

What you’ll learn:

▪️ Career Path Development

▪️ Communication that drives results

▪️ Running effective meetings

▪️ Strengthening internal team relationships

▪️ Building client trust

▪️ Leading with confidence

Complete all six parts + knowledge checks to earn your Coaching & Mentoring Certificate—or jump into individual sections anytime to fit your schedule.

This module, and other ignITE series modules, are free to ITE members.

Learn more and register: https://ite.topclasslms.com/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=409140

The latest episode of , Eric Rensel, Founder and CEO of Rensel Consulting, LLCg, shares insights on how the industry can attract, develop, and retain the next generation of transportation professionals.

From the power of and to the importance of early 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 .

Listen: https://www.ite.org/technical-resources/ite-talks-transportation/