Get Acquainted Social (5:30 – 7:30 PM):

Welcome reception in the Exhibit Hall. This event will include a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. A perfect opportunity to get to know many of the ITE leaders and reconnect with old friends. Welcome remarks will be made and raffle prizes will be given away.

Opening Session and Keynote Address (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM):

Join fellow attendees in kicking off the first full day of the conference.  Your LAC Chair and District President will be on hand for opening remarks followed by a Keynote Address and a brief ITE update by the ITE International President that will segue into the ITE Town Hall that follows.

ITE Town Hall (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM):

The ITE International Leadership Town Hall session is intended to provide an open forum for members to have a facilitated conversation with ITE International Leaders. This is your opportunity to meet ITE’s Leadership, ask questions and share suggestions on how to make ITE better.

Kickoff & Networking Luncheons (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM):

Hear an exciting presentation from our Keynote Speaker at the traditional Kickoff Luncheon, or meet and mingle with fellow attendees at the Networking Luncheon.  Luncheon selection is included as part of the registration process.

Young Member & First Time Attendee Ice Cream Social (3:00 – 4:30 PM):

Meet and mingle with other young members and first time Annual Meeting attendees.  This social event will feature fun, activities, and opportunities to meet some of our ITE leadership including your Western District officers & International Directors!

Family Night (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM):

The Long Beach LAC is planning an amazing Family Night event.  Stay tuned for more information!

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Annual Business and Networking Luncheons (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM):

Attendees can choose to attend the Annual Business Luncheon or a Networking Luncheon.  The Annual Business Luncheon will feature the current State of the District, annual budgets, awards and election results.  The Networking Luncheon will be an unstructured luncheon where attendees can meet and mingle.  Luncheon selection is included as part of the registration process.

WD Bowl (3:00-5:00 PM):

Least year we debuted the new WD Bowl in Sacramento.  Join us again for some friendly competition as teams compete against each other in this family feud style event!  This event builds upon the rich tradition of the Professional Traffic Bowl and includes a wise cracking MC, friendly competition, fun, and more.  Don’t miss this new Western District tradition.

Awards Banquet (Social Hour 6 PM – 7 PM; Banquet 7 PM – 11 PM):

Join us in recognizing the the best and brightest for their contributions and achievements.  The Long Beach LAC is still brainstorming this year’s banquet theme, but be prepared to dress up and dance the night away!

Western States Luncheon (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM):

A final celebration of the Western District, enjoy lunch with fellow members one last time, hear remarks from the District President, and witness the installation of new officers.

Date: Monday, June 30th
Time: TBA

COMING SOON

Date: Tuesday, July 1st
Time: TBA

COMING SOON

Date: Sunday, June 29th
Time: Noon – 4:00 PM

This presentation applies the principles of the Safe System Approach to identify the most effective solutions and their optimal use cases for pedestrian crossings at intersections, roundabouts, and mid-blocks.

Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop with leading industry experts from Polara and Carmanah. We’ll delve into the practical applications of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), Audible Information Devices (AIDs), and Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), along with other proven safety countermeasures.

• Experience virtual walking tours and a deep dive into real-life implementations and best practices at diverse locations.
• Gain a unique perspective by seeing through the eyes of someone with vision loss to understand APS better.
• Enhance your compliance knowledge with a clear, concise understanding of MUTCD and PROWAG standards.

Get ready for “a-ha” moments and bring your competitive spirit for the quizzes—there’s a lot at stake! Workshop attendance counts towards Professional Development Hours. Learn more about Polara and Carmanah.

Date: Sunday, June 29th
Time: Noon – 4:00 PM

This workshop introduces the use of the PTV Vistro software for conducting a variety of intersection and corridor studies as well as for evaluating new land development effects on traffic growth through transportation impact analysis.

Topics include:

• Vistro interface intro, Network building overview and Traffic control essentials
• Scenario management, Importing traffic volumes and Evaluating existing conditions
• Developing project alternatives and coding them into the network
• Accounting for ambient and approved traffic growth
• Trip Generation, Distribution and Assignment
• Determining impacts and testing mitigations
• Fair-share determination
• Exporting to Vissim for microsimulation

Workshop attendance includes Professional Development Hours. Training licenses will be available for all attendees. Attendees bring their own laptops. Learn more about PTV Vistro.

This workshop will be taught by Bill Cisco, P.E., Principal Transportation Engineer with PTV Group in Portland, Oregon.