Florida Puerto Rico District of ITE

Registration for the #ITEOrlando2025 is now open! Plan now to join us in Orlando, FL, August 10-13, 2025 The Joint ITE International and Florida Puerto Rico District Annual Meeting and Exhibition will explore both practical solutions and cutting-edge strategies designed to revolutionize safety and mobility in the coming years.? Safety is the top priority for transportation professionals who plan, design, and operate our transportation systems. There are numerous approaches to enhancing safety, from creating safer plans and systems to implementing cutting-edge engineering designs and utilizing technology to optimize operations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRAYBKi Steve Kuciemba, Kathi Driggs, Colleen Agan, Matthew Hardy, Ph.D., Luana Ozelim Broshears, Matt Jasnosz, Florida Puerto Rico District of ITE

Individual STUDENT Awards: how do they differ? Our McGrath scholarship is a longstanding tradition to further the educational pursuits of an outstanding student with financial support. Our Pete Yauch award is a newer recognition to honor a student who selflessly serves others and the industry with their ITE involvement. Coordinate your student submissions directly with Kris Milster, PE, PTOE, our current District Student Relations Chair.?

The final tier is our STUDENT Awards! These apply at both the chapter level and individual level, with recognition for activities, academics, and service. Coordinate your student submissions directly with Kris Milster, PE, PTOE, our current District Student Relations Chair.

Did your SECTION have an exceptionally successful year in 2024? Section Awards will be recognized at the District Level then rolled up for competition at the International level! Criteria for section awards can be found at https://lnkd.in/etthMdzZ for OUTSTANDING and https://lnkd.in/eTXKt75e for MOMENTUM.

The last individual award is reserved for an elite group of members who have served the District above and beyond expectations over the course of their involvement. Think of those in leadership roles who have dedicated their personal time to guide the direction and ensure the success of our organization. This is our most prestigious recognition! Check out all of our past award winners at https://lnkd.in/dUGduBY3 then submit your nomination at https://lnkd.in/e4-kRJBK

Who is the person that has made you feel the most welcome in your engagement through FLPRITE? Recognize that person with a nomination for our fellowship award! These are the relationship super-connectors that build camaraderie and inclusivity and truly make our organization flourish. Check out all of our past award winners at https://lnkd.in/dUGduBY3 then submit your nomination at https://lnkd.in/e4-kRJBK

Today's spotlight is for our YOUNGER MEMBERS. If you know an up-and-coming transportation professional under the age of 35 who's making an impact, nominate them! The District recipient will automatically be included in the ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Young Leaders to Follow Program and will also be elevated to compete against other District Rising Stars for the Younger Member of the Year Award. This is an amazing opportunity for national recognition of the future leaders of our industry! Check out all of our past award winners at https://lnkd.in/dUGduBY3 then submit your nomination at https://lnkd.in/e4-kRJBK

Next up: our two Transportation Professional of the Year Awards recognizing both PUBLIC and PRIVATE sector professionals (engineers, planners, or otherwise!) who have made notable contributions to the industry. Check out all of our past award winners at https://lnkd.in/dUGduBY3 then submit your nomination at https://lnkd.in/e4-kRJBK

First up in our awards highlight is the ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL and this is a two-for-one deal! Your submittal for the ITE Int'l Award will also be considered for the District Award. If you know an agency, entity, institution, consulting firm, or specific project or initiative that has made a substantial contribution in one of these fields, nominate today at https://lnkd.in/e4-kRJBK and find detailed judging criteria at https://lnkd.in/gVzxDYGc. ? Development of an innovative concept in the areas of Complete Streets, TSM&O, Traffic Engineering, Planning, or Safety. ? Implementation of a challenging transportation program through perseverance in its development and promotion. ? A program or project having a significant effect on transportation. ? A multi-faceted transportation program or project, combining many innovative and/or well-applied concepts. ? A program or project promoting a major advancement in the efficiency and/or economy of transportation. ? Projects and initiatives that advance safety for?all?the traveling public, including pedestrians, cyclists, and users of alternate means of transport. ? Innovative and effective application of elements such as roundabouts or speed humps.

Time is running out! Do you know a worthy person or project you'd like to recognize? Confused by all the award names and types? Here's a handy reference! The nomination form can be found at: https://lnkd.in/e4-kRJBK. Stay tuned as we spotlight more detail on each award over the coming days leading up to the March 1st deadline.