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Mastering Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA): Advanced Techniques, Critical Thinking, and Emerging Trends for Transportation Professionals

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Program Description

This program is designed for transportation professionals who wish to deepen their expertise and apply emerging trends in preparing and reviewing Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) reports in their communities. Over five live sessions, participants will engage with complex topics critical to producing comprehensive and actionable TIAs. The program will expand on the topics covered in the foundational ITE Transportation Impact Analysis program and promote critical thinking in trip generation, trip assignment, operational analysis, safety and equity analysis. Program content includes equity considerations in TIAs, emphasis on real-world applications, project management skills, and effective strategies for communicating project findings.

                                                   

This educational offering is delivered through a combination of lectures and discussions, breakout sessions, and hands-on group work led by expert panelists. Participants will gain practical experience in crafting and critiquing TIAs based on their own field experience and program content. Each participant will collaborate within a team throughout the program to develop a detailed report on a chosen topic, applying the concepts and methodologies discussed.

Registrants should consider taking this program if you have between 3 -10 years or more experience of conducting or reviewing Transportation Impact Analyses.  This program is built upon the current foundational level ITE Transportation Impact Analysis program.  Successful completion of the current foundational level ITE Transportation Impact Analysis program is encouraged but not required.

 

Overall Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 1. Understand Advanced TIA Concepts Appropriate for your Role as Preparer or Reviewer

    • Advanced methodologies for trip generation, distribution, and assignment to forecast transportation demand impacts.
    • Safety analyses to identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
    • Operational performance metrics and models are used to assess traffic flow, congestion, and infrastructure demands.

  • 2. Critically Review and Evaluate TIA Reports:

    • Develop skills in critiquing transportation impact analysis reports (as both a preparer and reviewer), identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
    • Apply best practices and standards to ensure reports meet industry and regulatory requirements.
    • Apply emerging and innovative trends in preparing and reviewing TIAs.
  • 3. Integrate Community Impact Considerations:
    • Identify and analyze community impact issues in transportation impact analyses, including how different population groups may be affected by proposed projects.
    • Develop strategies to address and mitigate adverse impacts on marginalized communities.

  • 4. Manage Transportation Impact Analysis Projects:

    • Employ project management skills to plan, organize, and prepare or review a TIA project, including time management, resource allocation, and team coordination.

  • 5. Enhance Presentation and Communication Skills:

    • Create clear, concise, and persuasive TIA reports that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
    • Understand and address the needs of different audiences when making a presentation.

  • 6. Collaborate Effectively in Group Settings:

    • Work collaboratively in teams to research, analyze, and write a comprehensive TIA report on a chosen topic.
    • Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance the quality of group outputs.

 

Lead Program Instructors and Staff:

  • Lisa Fontana Tierney, P.E., Traffic Engineering Senior Director | ITE

  • Paul Villaluz, P.E., PTOE, RSP1, DTM, Transportation Engineering Manager | Westwood Professional Services

 

Pricing 

ITE Member: $600.00
Non-Member: $850.00

This course is designed for quality instructor and student interaction during live sessions and therefore there are limited seats available. Registration is for the entire course. Individual module registration is not available. 

 

Program Schedule and Structure

Session 1: Introduction to Advanced TIA Topics, Community Impact in Transportation Impact Analysis and Group Project Work

This session introduces advanced topics in Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA), focusing on the integration of equity considerations into the analysis process. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the program objectives and structure, which aim to enhance critical thinking and practical skills in TIA reporting. Special attention will be given to addressing community impact issues, exploring how transportation projects can impact different communities, and ensuring fair access to transportation resources for all. The session will also begin group project work, where participants will select their project topics, conduct preliminary research, and begin the initial drafting of their TIA reports, applying the methodologies discussed. This collaborative project provides an opportunity to apply real-world concepts and foster deeper learning.

Presentations by:

Nicole Bennett, AICP, | Community Impact & Resilience Strategist | Raleigh, NC, USA

Lisa Ballard, Senior Project Manager, Smart Mobility | David Evans and Associates, Inc | Seattle, WA, USA

 

Session 2: Emerging Trends in Trip Generation

This session will explore emerging trends in Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) reports and provide practical insights on how students can apply these developments as future practitioners. Key trends, such as the rise of hybrid work models, shifts in vehicle commuting patterns, and the changing landscape of shopping and other travel behaviors, will be discussed in detail. The session will examine how these societal shifts are influencing transportation demand and impacting TIA methodologies. Students will learn how to adapt their analysis to these evolving trends, incorporating new data sources and modeling techniques to better assess the implications of these changes in transportation systems. The goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge to stay ahead of industry trends and produce more relevant, comprehensive, and actionable TIA reports.

Presentations by:

Peter Truch, P.Eng., PTOE, FITE, IAP2 Trained | Senior Mobility Engineer, Built Environment & Placemaking Specialist

A Promising Alternative to the Conventional TIA – Mobility Outcomes Assessment*

Michelle DeRobertis, PhD, P.E., Transportation Engineering/Planning Consultant and Editor, World Transport Policy and Practice |  Oakland, CA

Transit and Traffic Impact Studies State of the Practice: An Informational Report*

Session 3: Safety Analysis and Operational Analysis

This session will delve into the methods and tools used for safety analysis within Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) reports, highlighting strategies for making safety a more integral part of the TIA process. Participants will learn various techniques for conducting thorough safety assessments, such as evaluating crash data, identifying high-risk locations, and using safety performance metrics. The discussion will also focus on how to more effectively integrate safety considerations into TIAs, ensuring that safety improvements are prioritized in transportation projects. In addition, the session will cover operational analysis methods, key performance metrics, and alternative approaches to conventional TIAs, with a special emphasis on incorporating transit considerations. Students will explore how to assess the impacts of transit systems and multimodal transportation solutions, broadening the scope of their analyses to include diverse transportation options and ensure more comprehensive, sustainable outcomes.

           Safety Presentation [instructor to be announced.]

Session 4: Project Group Work, Presentation Skills and Project Management

The first half of this session will be presentations on the best practices for presenting a TIA and techniques on audience interaction. In addition, sharing project management skills is important and relevant to the process. Participants will explore these concepts from the public reviewer and private consultant perspectives.

This second part of this session will be a working session in breakout rooms for participants to work on their projects. There will be program staff and group mentors on hand to jump in to assist.

Session 5: Final Report Presentation by Groups

The final session will serve as the final group presentations on the chosen TIA case studies and program wrap-up with final discussions of key takeaways.

 

Please note, there are no in-person components to this course. This is a virtual, live session course. At this time, there are also no pre-recorded content.

*Presentation titles by volunteer guest instructors may change.

 

Course Materials

Course material will be in each module. This includes PDFs of the Power Point presentations for each module, any references, handouts, and links if applicable.

 

To Earn the Program Certificate and Receive PDH Credit

Participants Must:

  • Individual Contributions: Participation in live session discussions, breakout groups, and peer review is mandatory to receive course completion.
  • Presentations: Delivery of group presentations on the TIA report in the final live session.
  • Program Evaluation: Must complete evaluation of the overall program.
  • Minimum of 12 PDHs available. Final number to be determined at class start.

 

Additional attendees:

This course is for individual participation only. Group sessions are not supported. Credit is applied to registrants only.

 

ITE's Certificate Program

ITE is committed to the education of the transportation industry therefore we have begun the ITE Certificate Program. The ITE Certificate Program will consist of training courses that provide certificates of achievement in a specific area and level of knowledge.

 

Policies:

This Mastering Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA): Advanced Techniques, Critical Thinking, and Emerging Trends for Transportation Professionals is non-refundable within 5 days prior to the event.

 

For questions, please contact ITE Professional Development Senior Director.