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Talk to transportation professionals about what it's like to work in the industry. The Orlando Office Open House & Networking event is happening on October 24 at 5:30 pm ET. We'll discuss Kittelson's internship and career opportunities and answer any questions you have! 💡 The event is FREE, but please RSVP at the link below so we can get a head count. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gubTdFvT

We’re just one week away from the 2024 Safe Routes to School Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado, where this year’s theme—"Safe, Healthy, and JOYful: The Possibilities of our Movement”—shines through in the schedule lineup. Sessions like “Powerhouse Partnerships: Building Sustainable Programs and Bringing Biking to All” and “Kids Move, Everyone Wins: Building Coalitions for Safe Routes to Everywhere” reflect the event’s true goal: to unite people behind a mission to get children to school safely. 🏫 ✅ Our own Kelly Fearon and Jessica Josselyn will be attending the conference and are excited to connect with fellow active transportation, public health, and Safe Routes champions from across the country. 🤝 #saferoutestoschool

Join Abby Morgan, Ph.D., P.E. at the 2nd Annual Regional Transportation Summit on 10/17 from 8-10 am as she explores smart mobility and how transportation technology can impact human behavior. 🧠 The presentation "Embracing Innovation: Integrating Technology in Transportation" will also feature Randell Iwasaki (Iwasaki Consulting Services) and Daniel Lai (City of Bellevue, Washington), who will share their insights on current and emerging technologies, the potential benefits and challenges of those technologies, and how the Spokane region could capitalize on advancements in emerging tech. 💡 Learn more in the post below. ⬇️

Are you curious about a career in transportation but aren’t an engineer or planner? Explore three nontraditional paths into this dynamic industry with Alex Gonzales, Patricia Post, and Shannon Friedman as they share their career journeys and the meaningful roles they’ve found along the way. ⭐ "Think bigger than the engineering and planning world. There's a whole team of people behind those bridges and roads and wastewater treatment plants. The industry is evolving rapidly. It is nothing like it was 25 years ago and it won't be like this 5 years from now." —Patty Post, Associate Marketing Coordinator 💬 #internships #careeradvice #transportationindustry #marketingcoordinator #business #socialmedia

We’re thrilled to partner with Foursquare ITP and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) to help reimagine the city’s bus network! Together we’re working to create more efficient, accessible, and sustainable transportation options for everyone in the Charlotte community. 💙 This work is about more than buses—it is about connecting people with opportunities, making commutes easier, and supporting a future in which public transit plays a vital role in daily life. We’re grateful to be part of this effort and can’t wait to see how it transforms the city! 💫 #transitforall #community #sustainablemobility https://lnkd.in/gPK-bJYf

Today, we're welcoming Austyn Lee and Elizabeth Krueger to our team! ⭐ ⭐ Austyn Lee's IT background started in the United States Army. After nine years of service, he entered the workforce as a systems administrator and IT consultant focused on bringing organization into the modern computing era. He has a passion for innovation. Outside of work, Austyn spends his time with his wife and son. He is also an avid golfer and motorcyclist. ⭐ Elizabeth Krueger is a student at Oregon State University studying biocultural anthropology and earth sciences. She brings a welcoming energy to our Portland office culture, and she uses her skills in writing, research, and communication to brainstorm, plan, and promote office events. When she’s not working or studying, she enjoys knitting and listening to music with her cat, Rosie. #kittelsonnewhires

Why are you in the industry that you're in? Here's how Kittelson team members Camilla Dartnell, PE, Michael Alston, TE, and Ly Nguyen found career paths that align with their values. 🌟 "Choosing the actual work environment and workplace that's going to allow you to make the biggest difference is incredibly important." —Camilla Dartnell, Senior Engineer/Planner 🤝

In August 2023, the U.S. Access Board released the Final Rule on Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). It's been a year since then, so where are we now? ♿ Join our own Amelia Martin, PE and Bastian Schroeder on 10/17 at 2 pm ET as they present on the PROWAG guidelines, the current status of adoption, and the rulemaking and adoption process. 💡 Hosted by ITE Traffic Engineering Council. Learn more about the event below. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dUU7pScx

We're excited to announced that we have selected Nawshin Tabassum as the recipient of the 2024 John Zegeer Memorial Fellowship! John's family shared, "We were most impressed by Nawshin's research work and publications. John would have been impressed by this candidates achievements thus far." ⭐ Kittelson established the John Zegeer Memorial Fellowship to support the growth, development, and continued education of those entering the transportation profession and to honor John's industry legacy. 🙌 Nawshin's dedication to transportation research and her remarkable work ethic align perfectly with the fellowship's values: an outward focus, a passion for making a difference, and leadership. A PhD student in City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah, Nawshin studies active transportation, transit-oriented development, and social equity in transportation. She is driven by a desire to create a more inclusive and sustainable future. 🌱 Congratulations, Nawshin! 🎉