Ontario Traffic Council

Don't miss the the Autonomous Vehicles and Connected Cities Symposium on Friday, Nov.8 at the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence at York University or online. Registration is still open! If you are involved with developing or implementing plans for autonomous vehicles and connected cities within your municipality, developing plans, or are interested in learning more about the topic, you won't want to miss this event. With evolving technology already in place and new innovations right around the corner, autonomous vehicles and connected cities will continue to be a topics you'll want to keep on your radar. We have great lineup of presentations from Jesse Coleman, Soroush Salek, Bern Grush, Farah Ghizzawi, Steve Czajka, OLS, OLIP and Mark Petrosoniak as well as an Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Panel Discussion with moderator Guillermo Rybnik, P.Eng, MBA and panelists Himanshu Sudan, Nikoo Kouchakipour and Luis Leal. Don't miss it! Learn more and register online at https://lnkd.in/g5ySwEGK

Don't miss the 2024 School Zone Safety Symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence at York University Join us at the School Zone Safety Symposium where we will explore key topics, including traffic calming measures, active travel to school, road safety messaging, the integration of technology in monitoring and managing school zone traffic and so much more. Participants will have the opportunity to network and engage in discussions aimed at fostering a collaborative approach to creating safer school zones across Ontario.   Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gpg3XTGZ

Don't miss the Transportation Planning Symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence at York University. The Transportation Planning Symposium is a must-attend event for professionals responsible for transportation planning who are interested in keeping up to date on new initiatives, sharing best practices and networking with others in the field. Join us for exciting presentations from Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP, Dipl.M.M., Jeremy Dutka, P.Eng and Gordon Hui, Matt Pinder, P.Eng., Aaron D. Blata, M.Eng., P.Eng., PTOE, RSP1, Aly Bhaloo, Lorina Hoxha, Julia Pannolino, P.Eng. and Sameem Raheemi, Brett Sears, Devashree Rege and Vinod Soman and Chris Leitch and Aneesah Luqman. Join us online or in-person. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gz_z33Z7

🚦New! Provincial Offences Officer Automated Enforcement Training – Red Light Camera System Enforcement 📆 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 🕣 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 📍 In-person only - 175 Sandalwood Parkway W, Brampton This course has been developed specifically for those who will be undertaking the review and processing of images captured by red light camera systems; however other municipal staff may find the session helpful to better understand this critical aspect of a red light camera system enforcement program. Learn more and register for this new training session at https://lnkd.in/giKVyJFN Registration closes Oct. 28

Register today for the Autonomous Vehicles and Connected Cities Symposium   Friday, Nov.8 8:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence at York University 11 Arboretum Lane, North York In-person or online If you are involved with developing or implementing plans for autonomous vehicles and connected cities within your municipality, developing plans, or are interested in learning more about the topic, you won't want to miss this event. With evolving technology already in place and new innovations right around the corner, autonomous vehicles and connected cities will continue to be a topics you'll want to keep on your radar. Learn more and register online at https://lnkd.in/g5ySwEGK

One of the projects that I have been working on over the past year with Marnie Peters, CPABE Level 3-Expert (IAAP) from Accessibility Simplified is an Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) initiative focussed on AODA as it relates to Transportation Guidance. I will be continuing to work on this project from my new company, Take Consulting Ltd. One of the focus points for this project is the sharing of information and resources amongst member municipalities. On October 23, I will be participating in a panel at the OTC Traffic Engineering Symposium on this topic. There is still time to register for this virtual symposium if you are interested: https://lnkd.in/gDygtNWh

Last chance to register for the 2024 Traffic Engineering Symposium We have made some exciting changes to the 2024 Traffic Engineering Symposium! Join us online for a jam packed morning of learning. Wednesday, Oct. 23 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online only Registration for this event closes Friday, Oct. 18 The Traffic Engineering Symposium is a half-day, virtual symposium that features insightful presentations from esteemed experts addressing the complexities of traffic and transportation issues in Ontario. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gigUPsZq

🚸 Join us at the School Zone Safety Symposium on Nov. 20 where we will explore key topics, including traffic calming measures, active travel to school, road safety messaging, the integration of technology in monitoring and managing school zone traffic and so much more. Participants will have the opportunity to network and engage in discussions aimed at fostering a collaborative approach to creating safer school zones across Ontario. Learn more online at https://lnkd.in/gpg3XTGZ

🚦New! Provincial Offences Officer Automated Enforcement Training – Red Light Camera System Enforcement 📆 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 🕣 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 📍 In-person only - 175 Sandalwood Parkway W, Brampton This course has been developed specifically for those who will be undertaking the review and processing of images captured by red light camera systems; however other municipal staff may find the session helpful to better understand this critical aspect of a red light camera system enforcement program. Key takeaways will include: - An understanding of the complexity and significance of the role of the Provincial Offences Officer, including the designation; - The knowledge required to enable the participant to discharge their responsibilities in a professional and competent manner; - Training on both the existing charging process and administrative penalties, to allow candidates to be well positioned to adapt and shift to the newer administrative penalty process. Learn more and register for this new training session at https://lnkd.in/giKVyJFN

📣 Call for Board of Director and Board Committee Member Nominations Nomination deadlines extended until Oct. 9 Immerse yourself in the rewarding experience of contributing to the transportation industry. Grow your leadership skills while influencing the way multi-modal transportation evolves in Ontario, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.    The OTC is looking for volunteers to fill the following positions.   Board of Directors (Up to five positions available) Nominations open until October 9, 2024 Governance and Nominations Committee interviews October 1 – 15 Recommendations to OTC Board October 20 Board review and recommendations to membership October 25 AGM to approve nominations November 8   Governance and Nomination Committee (Five positions available) Nominations open until October 9, 2024 Nominations filled October 2 - 5   Policy and Advocacy Committee (Eight positions available) Nominations open until October 9, 2024 Interviews October 1 - 15 Nominations filled November 9   Education Committee (Up to six positions available) Nominations open until October 9, 2024 Interviews October 1 - 15 Nominations filled November 9   Audit Committee (Up to eight positions available) Nominations open until October 9, 2024 Interviews October 1 – 15 Nominations filled November 9   Submit a letter outlining your interest and any experience you have relevant to the Board of Directors or the Committee you are interested in, to the attention of the Governance Nominating Committee c/o Geoff Wilkinson at geoff@otc.org. All nominees must be current members of the Ontario Traffic Council (Municipal, Regional, MTO, Other Public Sector Entity, College or University, Research Organization, Honourary Life, Individual, Not-for-profit). Committee terms of reference are available by request at geoff@otc.org.