Category: Meeting Summary

January 2026 Meeting Highlights

Smart Parking Management for Efficiency and Affordability Todd Litman from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute gave a presentation about the benefits of parking management which included the following topics: After the presentation, Todd led a hands-on workshop which explored how to navigate conversations around parking management with different types of audiences ranging from hotel developers …

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October 2025 Meeting Highlights

Hawaii Section Annual Meeting The Section Annual Meeting included remarks from Kimberly Leung, ITE Western District International Director, followed by recognition of the current executive board, committee chairs, and section representatives. The section conducted a brief review of 2025 activities and accomplishments, including meetings, technical events, and the winning of the 2025 Western District Section …

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September 2025 Meeting Highlights

Mahalo to those that attended our September 2025 Meeting! Introduction and Topic Renee Esipau, Complete Streets Administrator and Germain Salim, Complete Streets Planner for the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS), presented on two transit-priority lane projects in Honolulu. Presentation Highlights The presentation summarized two transit-priority lane projects in Honolulu along …

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August 2025 Meeting Highlights

Mahalo to those that attended our August 2025 Technical Solutions Event – PedPalooza! PedPalooza Peter Koonce, of the Portland Bureau of Transportation gave a technical presentation about Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) and exclusive pedestrian phasing at intersections. Some of the topics covered included: Peter’s presentation was followed by a hands-on training session by Chris McLaughlin, …

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February 2025 Meeting Highlights

Mahalo to those that attended our February 2025 Technical Tour of the Honolulu Airport Airport Technical Tour Curt Otaguro, and the Honolulu Airport Engineering Staff gave a tour of the Daniel K. Inouye Airport facilities and operations. The tour started with a brief introduction of the airport’s history and funding allocation, and operations. The toured …

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January 2025 Meeting Highlights

Mahalo to those who joined us for our January 2025 Meeting! Introduction and Topic Max Kalhammer, Parking and Curb Management Coordinator at the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS), presented on the City’s Energy Emissions Reduction Plan for its Transportation System. Presentation Highlights The presentation outlined strategies for transitioning to sustainable …

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August Meeting Highlights

Mahalo to those who joined us! Introduction and Topic Mark Garrity, Executive Director of the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO), presented on the Oahu Regional Transportation Plan (ORTP) 2050 and touched on some other important initiatives the group is working on. Presentation Highlights The OMPO established a Project Management Training Program focused on enhancing the …

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April in person/virtual hybrid Meeting Highlights

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM – Officer Meeting 11:45 AM: Introduction ITE International Director Candidates Kimberly Leung and Joe De La Garza. Click the names to see the profiles and please get out and vote! Introduction and Topic Peter Koonce, PE spoke in person on Artificial Intelligence use in Traffic Signal System Management. Presentation highlights …

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February Meeting Highlights

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM – Officer meeting 11:45 AM: Announcements Introduction and Topic Randy McCourt, PE, PTOE spoke on “The New MUTCD – What to Know” Presentation Highlights Click here for Presentation Slides Next Meeting: No March Meeting but see you at the Virtual Spring Conference 3/19-3/20! CLICK here for the MARCH WILIKI Newsletter! …

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January 2024 Meeting Highlights

Meeting Date: January 31, 2024 Venue: Virtual Attendance: 30 Participants Welcome Attendees President Keoni Wasano welcomed in all attendees Announcements Any students interested in applying for our grants, our deadline has been extended to mid-February, 2024. Introduction and Topic Dr. Billie Louise “Beezy” Bentzen, COMS, PhD Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist spoke on PROWAG and …

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