There have been three webinars to date that you have been invited to attend through these eNewsletters.  

February 4, 2011: Designing Bicycle Facilities

On February 4, the LFUCG Division of Planning provided a webinar on the design of bicycle facilities, which focused on paths, lanes, routes, boulevards, bridges, intersections, detours and facilities specifically designed to accommodate cyclists. The presentation dealt with design speeds, dimensions, hazards and parking facilities, along with traffic signs, signals and pavement markings. About 50 people attended this session; 47 signed the attendance sheets. Because the webinar started at Noon, local branches of KYSITE, KSPE and APWA assisted with providing lunch for those who attended.

February 16, 2011: Social Media

The Lexington Division of Planning also hosted a webinar on February 16. It dealt with social media in government, with primary emphasis on utilization of Facebook and Twitter as tools to strengthen relationships with clients and the public. Attention to design and to prompt responses, along with security, controls and connections with other medias, were stressed. There were 52 signatures on the attendance sheets. The Divisions of Planning and Traffic Engineering provided refreshments. Due to a lapse in the video, Max Conyers should have access to a DVD for those who need to see it.

February 23, 2011: MUTCD

Lexington's Division of Traffic Engineering provided the February 23 webinar on changes in the 2009 MUTCD - specifically on changes involving traffic signs and pavement markings. New standard signs, amended sign standards, compliance dates and revised standards for pavement markings reveal a need to become familiar with the 2009 Manual and its updates. 21 participants signed the attendance sheets. The local APWA branch provided refreshments.

Thanks to Andy Terwilleger for summarizing these for us!

We are excited to announce our first sponsor of the KYSITE eNewsletter!:

Sensys Networks

From the Sensys Networks' website: Founded in 2003, Sensys Networks is the world's leading provider of wireless traffic detection and integrated traffic data systems. Enabling accurate data acquisition for transportation agencies on an unparalleled scale, Sensys Networks' cost-effective wireless solutions provide a flexible, highly scalable unified platform-with an unprecedented ease of implementation, deployment, and use. Deployed in more than 45 US states and 10 countries, Sensys Networks VDS240 is the technology standard for the world's largest traffic data systems.

Do you or your company want to advertise with us?  Email us: kysite@kysite.com

The fifth profile of your 2011 Officers is  your 2011 President.

Name: Lindsay Walker

Place of Work: Parsons Brinckerhoff

Title: Transportation Engineer

Degree(s): BSCE @ UK in 2001; MSCE @ UK in 2002.

Certification: PE (KY / TN); PTOE

Place of Birth: Valparaiso, IN

Family: Husband (Scott Walker -- sounds familiar, huh?); Children - Ben (3.5 years old) and Nate (17 months old)

1. Why did you want to be an officer of KYSITE?:

I felt like I could help the organization through my planning skills and attention to detail.  I think the Section is made up of a great group of people and I want to see that continue.

2. What do you do day-to-day?:

Planning work and traffic and safety analysis

3. What are your hobbies?:

Sports (Reds, Bengals, UK Football and UK Basketball -- losing teams except for basketball) and cooking (making cookies and cakes)

4. Favorites:

Color: Blue

5. Five Quick Questions:

A. Coke or Pepsi: Diet Pepsi

B. Dogs or Cats: Neither -- I don't like animals shedding in the house

C. Telephone or Email: Email

D. Pen or Pencil: Pen

E. Cats or Cards: Cats 

• Discounts to meetings / webinar
• Contribution of $5 to Scholarship Program

If you pay the non-member rate at the Spring Meeting, you will automatically be a member of KYSITE for 2011!

International Members: If you have already paid your 2011 ITE dues, your Section Dues are included in that payment.

Everyone Else: If you wish to be a member of KYSITE, your payment will be due by the Spring Meeting.  Most individuals will receive an invoice via email in the near future.  If you wish to pay, you can do so electronically or by snail mail by printing this form.

We hope you are enjoying the still relatively new KYSITE eNewsletter.  We are still excited about the format and 

have received some very positive feedback about it.

Putting an edition together isn't necessarily a difficult task; however, it does take a little bit of time.  To keep the quality of the newsletter where it is (and to improve it), we are looking for some help.  Roles could include: 

• Reporters: Provide a summary of KYSITE Events or other events that we may want to summarize.
• Technical Writer: Provide a technical article every couple of months.
• Random Articles: Have something that may interest others -- please share it.

If you want to help, email us: kysite@kysite.com

 

- Meet International ITE Officer Candidates

- Another Officer Profile