A Publication of the Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE Metropolitan Section of New York & New Jersey Editor's Notes Congestion Pricing and Lane Closures Congestion Pricing and Airport Slots The subject of congestion pricing -sometimes euphemistically tenDed value pricing -has been discussed in this column previously. The objective in the case of traffic is to move some demand to other times, to other routes, to other modes, and to simply not occur. Of course, some of these consequences -especially eliminating travel- have some economic impacts. Shifting demand to other times -typically from peak to offpeak -implies some things that might not always be true: .Spare capacity is assumed to exist during the offpeak. Pehaps it is seasonal -it's now spring after an unusually harsh winter -but the amount of construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and maintenance on many highways during the off-peak is significantly diminishing the amount of off-peak capacity that is available. Suppose that hourly off-peak demand is 50% of peak demand. Suppose, further, that 80% of the highway capacity is not available. Is it desirable to encourage more peak period trips to shift to the off-peak? .The impact of closing lanes during the peak is assumed to be worse than closing lanes during the off-peak. Peak period auto trips include a large proportion of work trips which are often made in single occupant autos. Further, the quality of mass transit alternatives tends to be better during the peak than during the off-peak. (Service is more frequent and there are often express services which do not operate in the off-peak.) By contrast off-peak travel includes trip purposes with greater auto occupancy rates. Further, many of these trips cannot conveniently, be made by public transportation or even carpools and vanpools. Again, is it desirable to encourage more peak period trips to shift to the off-peak? There are other arguments that can be made. Perhaps reducing highway capacity during the peak period has a lower level of adverse impacts than during the off-peak. Congestion pricing has also been in the news regarding airport congestion. LaGuardia has earned an unenviable reputation as a result of additional flights imposed by the Congress. (Jet Blue, based at JFK, advertises JFK as New York's least congested airport. When JFK is the least congested airport, it's pretty clear that there is a severe congestion problem.) Apparently, Congress exacerbated the problem; neither the Federal Aviation Administration nor the Port Authority should be blamed. Indeed, it was the Port Authority that took the bold action of calling a halt to the Federal action. Fortunately, neither the Congress nor the FAA decided to challenge the legality of the necessary action by the Port Authority. A variety of measures have been suggested to deal with this severe congestion. The airline industry has objected to proposals that involve auctions of slots. They have also objected to proposals to implement congestion pricing: peak period slots would be charged more than off-peak slots at the busiest airports. This airline industry position is especially egregious since the airlines have not only implemented a system of yield management, but routinely violate the consumer protection laws of virtually every state. Unfortunately for the consumer, Congress has exempted the airlines from state and local consumer protection. If a store advertised an item as on sale, it must have a reasonable quantity of the item on hand and must be willing to provide rainchecks should the supply become exhausted before the sale is over. There is nothing wrong with airlines changing prices literally hundreds of times a day for each flight. Rather the problem is that the airlines largely fail to offer reasonable quantities of their product at the advertised price. To deal with the issue of airport congestion, a simulation study is needed. Weare not referring to a microscopic, stochastic simulation of motor vehicle or aircraft traffic. Rather, this is more like a chess game: if a given action is taken, what actions would follow? Congestion pricing at LaGuardia might not leave many low fare seats on flights to or from this airport. Just as Southwest has moved into less congested airports such as Islip on Long Island, other airlines might move their (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) President's Column -Issue 2 -2001 By ROBERT BRAKMAN Robert Brakman President Louis Luglio Vice President Andy Paluri Secretary Michael Salatti Treasurer Lynn LaMunyon Past President Mark Kulewicz Sr. Section Director Andy Saracena Jr. Section Director Joseph G. Pecora Dear Colleague, Let's be heard. As an organization that is for transportation engineers and professionals, we ought to be able to weigh in on local and regional transportation issues. Now, I am not so naive as to believe that the kind of issues we deal with have simple solutions. But I do believe that our members have the training and experience to approach transportation problems skillfully and efficiently. Unfortunately, some people don't know we exist. We have started to make our presence known in a few areas. Early this year, we expressed our opinions concerning the new pricing structure proposed and subsequently implemented by the Port Authority. Although I believe our input was important, it was not solicited. But on March 23, I was privileged to represent our section as a Stakeholder in the Tappan Zee Environmental Review Process. This was the fITst time I know of that we were invited as a stakeholder to participate in a transportation project. Organizations at the same meeting included the Regional Plan Association, the New York State Truckers Association, The New York State Association of Consulting Engineers, and the American Automobile Association. At the meeting, our comments were brief, but I believe valuable. For example, we advised the Thruway that a new Capacity Manual is about to be published, and that the agencies should spend some time deciding which version of the CM they would be using. Our participation in the study will continue, and I am asking you to consider assisting our section in our participation in the future. We have another opportunity for representation. In the coming months, debates in Congress and the Administration will lay the groundwork for reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act of the 2151 Century (TEA-21). The outcome of these debates may affect the current federal-state partnership and the way in which our states plan, maintain, and fund our highways, transit and rail networks. With new leadership in the Administration and on many of the Congressional committees which oversee federal transportation programs, now is the time to provide them and the regions congressional delegations with timely information on our unique transportation needs as they relate to the national system. The Coalition of Northeast Governors has embarked on a campaign to educate Congressional members about our needs. Again, please let me know if you would like to help represent ITE' s Met Section in participation with the Coalition. Other efforts are also in the planning stages, such as the sponsorship of a regional transportation forum, and media events. Speaking of events, I want to thank Gus DaSilva and Leon Goodman our participation in National Engineers Week, at the Liberty Science Center. That is another way we are making ourselves known to the public. But even if we are not at formal events, we can all help by reminding clients, employers, and consultants that we are members of The professional transportation engineering organization. Let's be heard. Andy Saracena Awards Gus DaSilva Naomi Leisman Career Guidance Richard Marsanico Industry Lee Goodman Legislative Joseph Orth Local Arrangements-N.J. James Paral Local Arrangements-S.N.J. Mike Salatti Local Arrangements-N. r.c. Wayne Muller Local Arrangements-L.I. JohnHsu Local Arrangements- Westchester Joseph Epifania Membership Mayer Horn Newsletter mhorn@vastnet.net Joseph Pecora Nominations Ray Martinez Professional Development Mayer Horn Public Information Ira Quiat School Coordination Ira Huttner Technical Mark Kulewicz Web Page II ~sn~ny 'AUP -s~UP~M -61 ~sn8nY'Aupuns "11 O~1!:>~J :Iunuuy UI (S.1M q1~N\ ~~Of) Of: A1!W 'A1!PS~UP~M 'IN :>[mN\~N 'J~~u~J spy ~u~UJJOJJ~d :UO!J)~S J~W 81 A1!W 'f,1!P~Jd -91 f,1!W 'f,1!PS~UP~M '.1J :>~~sf,W :IJ)!.lJS!O S6U!J99W 6U!Wo:>dn '0£ l;}qW;}}d;}S Ut!q} 1;}}t!1 }OU !.;Ip;J,;}l;);}S ;}q} Aq P;}A~;};);}l ;}q }SnW pUt! P;}}t!~OU q;)~qM 10J ;};)YJO ;}q} 10J urn O} ;};}U}WOU ;}q} JO }U;}SUO;) U;}U~ ;}q} Aq P;}~U -t!dwo;);)t! ;}q lIt!qs uo!}~};}d q;)ns q;)t!H 'SUO!}t!Z!Ut!~lO }U;}wA°ldW;} ;};}l1p }st!;}l }t! ~U!}U;}S;}ld;}l pUt! Sl;}qW;}W ~U~}OA ;}Ay-f.}U;}M} Ut!q} SS;}I }OU Aq P;}U~~S 'uo~}~};}d Aq ;}pt!W ;}q At!W ;};)YJo AUt! 10J SUO!}t!u!W°u It!uO!}~PPY :dNSl~W;}W ;}q} O} ;};)!}OU ;}q} U} qmlq ~u~MolIoJ ;}q O} ppt! O} P;}P~;}l ;}q Plnoqs Alt!};}l;);}S ;}q} 'S;};}~OU Jo }S~l ;}q} q}~M p;}pnl;)uI .~ 1 }sn~ny Ut!q} 1;}}t!1 }OU Alt!};}l -;);}S ;}q} O} S;};}u!W°u Jo }S~l S}~ }~wsUt!.q lIt!qs ;};}U!WW°:) ~U~}t!~ON;}q.J. 'P;}}t!u!W°u uos1;}d q;)t!;} wol] P;}A~;};) -;}1 ;}q }snw ;};)YJo Ploq O} }U;}SUO;) U;}U:!.IA\ 'l;}lnst!;}l.L Jo ;};)YJo ;}q} 10J S;}}t!p~pUt!;) p;}Y~It!nb OM} }st!;}1 }t! ;}}t!U -!W°u lIt!qs ;};}U!WW°:) ~U!J1rn!WON;}q.J. ';};)YJo q;)t!;} 10J S;}}t!p~pUt!;) p;}Y~It!nb ;}lOW 10 ;}UO ;}}t!~OU lIt!qs ;};}U!W -WO:) ~U!Jt!~ON ;}q} l;}mSt!;}l.LJO ;};)YJO ;}q} 10J }d;};)XH :SMt!'}-AH UO!};);}S ;}q}JO p'P UO~};);}S U} UMOqS sy ';};}U!WW°:) ~U!J1rn!WON ;}q:I JO l;}qW;}W t! O} SUO~}S;}~~nS 1~;}q} };);}l!P O} Sl;}qW;}W lIt! S;}~m pUt! 'UO!}t!~OU 10J P;}};);}I;}S ~U};}q ;}IP. Sl;};)YJO ;}A!};);}IH }t!q} };)t!J ;}q} JO d~qS1;}qW;}W UO~};);}S ;}q} }l;}lt! O} S~U!};};}W UO~};);}S }t! pUt! l;}U;}ISM;}N ;}q} U} S}U;}W;};)Unouut! q~nol1p S}lOJJ;} S;}){t!W UOS1;}dl~t!q:) ;}q} '~u~ldS ;}q} U~ ~U~UU~~;}H 'Sl;};)YJO ;}A~};);}IH S,IP.;}A ~U}MOI -IOJ ;}q} 10J ;}lqt!I~t!At! S;}}t!p~pUt!;) ;}lq~suOdS;}l }SOW pUt! }S;}lqt! ;}q} ;}}t!U!W°U O} S~ ;};}U!WW°;) S~q} JO ;}sodlnd;}q.J. lU;}P~S;}ld }St!d pUt! 10};);}l!O UO~};);}S 10~unr ;}q} s;}pnl;)U} pUt! 10};);}l!O UO~};);}S 10~U;}S ;}q} Aq P;}l!t!q;) S~ ;};}U!WW°;) S~q} 'AIIt!UO~}~pt!l.L 'Sl;}qW;}W UO!};);}S ;};}l1pJO p;}sodwo;) ;};}U!WW°:) ~U!Jt!~ON t! s}U}oddt! }U;}P~S;}ld;}q} 'l1!;}A q;)t!;} Jo I q;)l1!W Ut!q} 1;}}t!1 JoN lsnq J~ qS!~P PInoM J1!lp gU!lpou s~op q;)1!~ J1!lp ~msu~ OJ JU1!JInsuo;) pUt! A;)U~g1! lpoq OJ dn S! JI 'p~s!1UoJdwo;) ~q II!M d!1Jsuo!J1!I~J ~lp 'P~J1!IO!A S! S!lp JI lsnq I1!n}nw uo p~S1!q ~J1! sd!qsUO!J1!I~J ~Ido~d IIY lu~w~g1!mo;)u~ P~~u A~lll 'sgU!I~~J ~A1!q A~lll 'OOJ '~Ido~d ~J1! sJu1!JInsuo;) 'SpJOM J~lpO uI 'SJU1!JInsuo;) l!~lp JO UA\O l!~qJ s,J! J~lp~qM 'JJ1!JS l!~lp JO ~I1!JOW U!1!JU!1!W OJ AJ!I!q!suods~J ~qJ Jd~;);)1! PInoqs SJ~g1!U1!W A;)U~gy '~WO;)Jno It1Jss~;);)ns s,J;)~foJd 1! OJ I1!!;)nJ;) ~AOJd U1!;) JJ1!JS pUt! Ju~w~g1!U1!W U~~A\J -~q d!qsUO!J1!I~J ~lp 'I1!W~Jx~ JO I1!W~JU! 'JJ1!JS AU1! ~:>{!'l 'JJ1!JS S,A;)U~g1! ~lp JO SUO!SU~JX~ S1! JO Jqgnolp U~JJO ~J1! SJU1!JIns -uo:) 'poog gU!:>{ooI S:Jj1!JS lI~q 'J,uop A~lp U~1lN\ 'It1J9n1!~q ~q U1!;) ~J!I 'guOI1! J~g S~!;)U~g1! Ju~!I;) l!~lp pUt! sJU1!JInsuo;) u~1lN\ '30IS 3WVS illI.L NO ~,HA\ 'Jaqw~wa~ 'P~AIoS -~J ~q U1!;) s~9In;)YJ!p J~lpo 1I1! 'Ju~!I;) pUt! JU1!JInsuo;) U~~A\J -~q P~U!1!JU!1!W S! J;)~ds~J I1!UOSJ~d PU1! I1!UO!ss~JoJd I1!n}nw JI 'sd!I;) J~d1!d JOU 'P~P!AOJd gU!~q ~J1! S~;)!AJ~S X~Idwo;) J1!lp gU! -Z!ugO;)~J Jnolp!M J~!Iddns/Jopu~A 1! S1! Ju1!JInsuo;) ~lp gU91!~jJ I1!J~u~g U! PU1! 'ApdwOJd SJu~W~~Jg1! I1!JU~w~Iddns SS~;)OJd OJ gu9;)~Ig~u 'S~;)!OAU! Jo Ju~wA1!d ~lp gU!A1!I~P AI!J1!SS~;)~U -un s~pnI;)U! JO!A1!q~q q;)ns lU1!JInsuo;) ~lp spJ1!MOJ ~A!Snq1! JO!A1!q~q OJU! PU~;)S~P J, Us~op J! guoI S1! ~mj S! S!lll lU1! -JInsuo;) PU1! J;)~fOJd ~lp J~AO IOjJUO;) 1It1J AII1!nIJ!A J! S~A!g "II!q ~lp gU900J" S! A;)U~g1! U091!:JjodsUt!jJ 1! J1!lp J;)1!J ~1ll ,,'J~W1!~ -UOU" ~lp JO ~snq1! I1!;)!goIoq;)Asd OJ P1!~I Ut!;) S!lll 'd!1JsU09 -1!I~J ~lp U! "J~Mod" P~IP!Jqun OJ J~1{/W!q S~P9U~ u09nq!jJuo;) I1!;)SY S!q I~~J A1!W "J~UU!Mp1!~Jq" ~1ll .J~lpO ~lp UO JU~pu~~p AII1!!;)Ut!mj S! J~U:JJ1!d ~UO U~qM JnOS u~yo sd!qsUO!J1!I~J ~J!'l '~P!SUA\Op SJ! ~A1!q Ut!;) A;)U~PU~~P-O;) MOll){ ~M sy oWl!} 1! S1! AJ!I!q1!!A U!1!JU!1!W pUt! JJ1!JS l!~lp U!1!J~J OJ :>{JOM ~lp p~~u ~smo;) JO SJUt! -JInsuo:) °sJUt!JInsuo;) OJ :Jj°JJ~ ~lp ~;)JnosJno OJ Jnq ~;)!oq;) ou ~A1!q A~lp 'SJ;)~fOJd JOf1!W JO ~S1!;) ~lp U! AII1!!;)~dS3 °SJ;)~fOJd ~gJ1!I ~IpUt!q OJ s~;)mOS~J I~UUOSJ~d ~snoq-U! ~lp ~A1!q JOU op AIdW!s PU1! sJU!1!jJSUO;) gmJj1!JS ~J~A~S J~pun ~J1!J~do Apu~nb -~JJ S~!;)U~g1! UO!J1!:JjodsUt!J.L lu~pu~d~p-o;) U~JJO ~J1! ~ M 'S~9!J1!I!1U!S AJ1!;)S ~WOS Jno JU!od PIno;) ~M '1I1! J~JJY .OJ p~JUt!M ~qJ! sn UO J~qwnu 1! op J, UPIno;) U~IIY ApOO M J1!lp JON °SJUt!JInSUO;) PU1! S~!;)U~g1! uo!J1!:Jjodsu1!jJ U~~A\J~q sd!qsu091!I~J ~lp Jnoq1! S! S!lp Jnq 'gupoq ~q OJ AJ.IOS '~JOIdx~ AII1!n}~dJ~d S~!AOW u~IIY ApOO M J1!lp sd!1JsU091!I~J Jo PU!:>{ ~lp Jnoq1! JOU S! S!lp oS .SJ~pU1!'l uuy JOU W1! 1 oN Saltlllqlsuodsa~ aattlwwo:) 6UlteulwoN sd!4SUO!Jela~ l"j6u!ueaw ~39aOa )'3770~.L ).8 'l~n~ISA\~U S!~ Jo ~nss! ~x~u ~~ U! P~wo:>I~A\ ~q PInoA\ ~A!~:>~dsl~d A:>u~3~ :>!Iqnd ~~ wol] ~SUOdS~l V '~P!S ~~InsuoJ ~~ wol] w~~s SA\~!A S,l~~!lA\ ~~ 'AIsno!Aqo .1°11pa CJ1f1 01 .1CJ11CJ7 V AIRPORT SLOTS (Continued from Page 1) tion Act, denying airlines the right to impose restrictions on tickets. While no one wants airlines to have to deal with a myriad of individual state consumer protection laws, the present flouting of consumer interests reflects poorly on the ability of the Congress to heed the interests of its constituents: Congress needs to impose consumer protections. International Board Meeting Monterey, California, March 24,2001 By JOSEPH G. PECORA INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 1 Improving the Institute I am pleased to report that the Millennium Fund now exceeds $300,000. Although the fund is technically closed, we will continue to accept any and all donations. 2011 Annual Meetin2 The Board considered the cities of Boston, Kansas City and St. Louis to host the2011 Annual Meeting. The Board chose St. Louis as the 2011 site. Transportation Certification Board Progress continues to be made with respect to the Certification process. It was determined to provide electronic testing for approximately 20 sites in November, 2001. The sites will include Australia, Canada and 18 U.S. sites. This will necessitate canceling the test site at the Annual Meeting in Chicago this Summer. Testing this way will reduce the costs incurred by the Certification Board. Regarding the Traffic Operations Practitioner Certification Program, a survey was sent out to determine the level of interest for this program. Based on the above, the Board will continue to review this matter. Currently, there is a total of548 registeredPTOE's. Financial State of the Institute The Institute continues to be in good fmancial shape. Our original forecast for 2000 was a net loss of$265,871. At the end of 2000 the books were closed with an excess of revenue of$5,372. Several factors allowed this to happen. The rent overlap was less than anticipated, revenue from the Internet was up substantially, contributions to the Millennium Fund were over $100,000 higher than the original budget and relocation costs were less. low fare flights to other airports around the region such as Stewart in Newburgh. This might not be a bad development. Indeed, MassPort, the operator of congested Logan Airport in Boston, is advertising the availability of other airports in New England -and not just other airports that it operates. Should revenues from congestion pricing at LaGuardia be used to add capacity to Stewart at Newburgh? Should these revenues be used to increase the attractiveness of high-speed rail in the northeast, and not just on the Northeast Corridor to Boston and Washington, but also on the Empire Corridor to Albany and beyond? What about high speed regional rail to Stewart? To Bradley? The other issue is airline regulation. No we're not talking about the Federal government re-regulating the airlines. Deregulation is working very well -for the airlines and for the consumer. What we are talking about is airline's regulation - regulations imposed by the airlines on its customers. Consider the following: .If you are flying to an airline's hub city, it is often cheaper to purchase a ticket to a destination beyond that city. However, the airline will not allow you to board the return flight from the hub city. The airline imposes conditions on its customers that no other seller or service provider does. .I was planning to attend a conference, but recognized that an expected childbirth might necessitate a colleague substituting for me. We both agreed that I should go if I were available and he was willing to go if I could not. Airlines refused to sell me a ticket in the name of my employer or in the names of me or a colleague. Rather, in the event that I could not go, the airlines wanted me incur the penalty oftuming in my ticket for a future flight (which I might never take on that airline) and have my colleague purchase a ticket at last minute prices. If one of us had to attend, it would have been cheapest for each of us to purchase a round trip ticket well in advance with the knowledge that (at least) one of them would probably be wasted. No other product or service is sold (to this writer's knowledge) where the purchaser cannot do whatever he or she chooses to do with the purchase. In this specific case, we chose to not book any flight, to not travel! There are other examples that have been described in travel publications. What is needed to follow-up on airline deregulation is an act of Congress perhaps called the Anti Regula-~ Walter M. Dunn, Jr., P.E. President Michael A. Galante Executive Vice Preside~ FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning I D e'velopmentl E nvironment/T ransportation Dunn Engineering Associates, P.C" Consulting Engineers (914) 967-6540 (203) 255-3100 (516) 364-4544 350 Theodore Fremd Avenue Rye New York 10580 66 Main Street Westhampton Beach, N.Y. 11978 (631) 288-2480 x113 (631) 288-2544 Fax wdunn@dunn-pc.com FAX (914) 967-6615 Emall mgalante@fpclark.com NELSON & POPE. LLP ENGINEE"'S. DESIGNE"'S. SU"'VEYD"'S 572 WALT WHrrMAN ROAD MELVILLE. NY 11747-2188 PHONE (631) 427-5665 FAX (631) 427-5620 E-MAIL: np@nelsonpopecom TRAFFIC FAX (631) 242-4296 SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED SCHNEIDER ENGINEERING Steven Schneider. P:E. Civil Engineering Computer Services FOR TOTAL RELIABILITY IN mAFFIC EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE 356 Middle Country Road Suite 306 Office: (631) 698-6200 Coram. New York 11 727 Fax: (631) 698-6299 sspe@schneiderenglneering.com www.schneiderengineering.com NEW YORK. NEW JERSEY. FLORIDA RICHARD MARSANICO PRESIDENT 224 NORTH FEHR WAY BAY SHORE. NY 11706 (631) 242-4292 FIBER-OPTICS SALES CO., INC. PEDESTR1AN SIGNAl$ HIGHWAY WARNING SIGNS DUAL-<;OLOR ARROWS TEL. (1.03) 743-61.31FAX. (1.03) 743-9011 36 FEDERAL ROAD DANBURY, CT 06810 RO8ERT H. MORSE PRE.o;IDENT 28 ROCKDALE STREET. WORCESTER, MA 01606 TEL. (508) 853-8921 FAX (508) 856-0743 8 COrpOrltf IIfldqulrtm: 8. 200 State Hwy 9. P.O. Box 900 .Manalapan, NJ 07726-0900 0 732/577-9000' FAX 732/577-9888 0 www.schoordepalma.com 0 .9 Transportation .[nvironmfntal ,0 Wunicipal [nqinffrinq Rfal [statf Dfvflopmfnt SCHOOR DEPALMA (914)576-6543 FAX: (914) 576-1059 RfSUlts . Joseph S. Champagne, P.E. II P.C. 466 Main Street New Rochelle. New York 10801-6417 Engineers and Design Professionals Consulting Engineers Michael J. Salatti, P.E., P.T.O.E. Vice President Director of Transportation Services Division 325 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702 Tel: (631)587-5060 Fax:(631)422-3479 Website: http://www.gpinet.com E-mail: m_salatti@gpinet.com VOLLMER ASSOCIATESLLP lNG~ms'LANDSCm A.cumcrS-II.\NNIISoSJMfOiS Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Landscape Architecture Transportation Planning Architecture & Planning Surveying & Photogrammetry Construction Sarvi..a Now York, NY 212.366.5600 New Yoric NY .AJJany, NY .Ro,*,",~, NY 0 -.CT .c..."ro, NH .BasIon, MA RocheIe Park, ~ .Mllaurel, ~ .Kennett ~are, PA 0 Aston. PA .Wim~, DE Metro- Tech Sales & Consulting, In£ Manutacturer's Representative tor PI K Pole Products, Cooper Lighting and other highway and traffic related proouc!s. Ron Lesser metrotec@bellatlanlicnet PO Box 500 Mahwah, NJ 07430 201-529-0909 Fax 201..529-0911 District Chair's Message TERRENCEJ. RICE, P.E. It is late April as I write my message and I believe spring is finally here in Upstate New York. Much of the District had a long, cold, and snowy winter, which unfortunately expedites the deterioration of our highway, bridge, and traffic systems. Since the District's Executive Committee meeting in January, the committee has been active providing guidance to Bob DeSanto as he fmalizes our upcoming District meeting in M ystic, Connecticut. By the time many of you read this message, the meeting will be a good memory, but the networking and sharing of ideas that are fostered will last forever. Other items that the committee and I has worked on include updates of District Board Action Calendar, District Leadership Roster (including appointing new chairs of various District and International Committees for 2001), a list of District and Section officers and delegates providing their address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail as well as a list of the 2001 scheduled meetings for each Section. If anyone would like copies of any of the above for their reference and use, please e-mail me at trice{@mcls.rochester.lib.nx.us. In 2001, Joe Pecora will be completing his outstanding job as the District's International Director. Joe has attended the various ITE International working meetings and has shared detailed information at numerous Section and District meetings to keep us all informed. The Nominations Committee I appointed has been busy contacting prospective International Director candidates from the New York Upstate Section and are proposing two excellent candidates for this prestigious position: Shelly Johnston and Rick Zabinski. Both Shelly and Rick have been active at the Section and District levels for a long time and I can personally attest that they are dedicated to the transportation profession. I encourage all eligible voters to take the time to read the information you will be receiving in late June on each candidate and strongly encourage all to~!! BOARD MEETING... (Continued from Page 4) Running the Institute There were several budget amendments that dealt with some new initiatives for 2001. The Board approved funds to produce a career video to assist in furthering our profession. More importantly, the Board approved funds to develop Web based Traffic Operations and Safety Professional Development courses. The fIrst two education modules that will be developed will be in the areas of traffic operations analysis and traffic safety. This flIst module should be deployed in 2001. Each module will be equivalent to a one day short course. At the end of each unit there will be a validation exam. The initial subject domains to be deployed this year are: 1) Traffic Ooerations Analysis a) Roadway and Intersections operations b) Freeway operations c) Traffic flow concepts d) Road user characteristics and accommodations e) Site impact analysis f) Travel demand management g) Intelligent transportation systems 2) Traffic Safety a) Safety systems and programs b) Roadway/roadside safety concepts c) Safety analysis and evaluation d) Safety countermeasures Funds were also approved to update the ITE Website. In a nutshell, we are going to purchase and set up our own web server and data base. Presently, we pay for the service and it was determined that it would better serve the Institute if we purchased this equipment and software. Membershin Membership grew by approximately 10%. There are 126 agency memberships at the present time which encompasses approximately 1,400 members. Student membership is up significantly. It appears the Voucher Program is doing well. Keep promoting it. Publications The top ten publications represent 78% of the gross revenue of our publications. The Highway Capacity Manual and ITE Trip Generation are the two best sellers. We have over 600,000 in orders for the New Manual on Uniform Traffic Control De- VIces. Two new publications that have been published this year are "In-Pavement Flashing Lights at Crosswalks" and "Multiplex Movie Theater Trip Generation Report". ~ For those of you who do not know, Mark Norman's replacement is Phil Caruso (new Deputy Executive Director). Future Meetio2s The next Board Meeting will be held at the Annual Meeting in Chicago, August 19-22, 2001. Employment Opportunities ASS 0 C I ATE S, I N C. II MTA Bridges & Tunnels, and integral part of New York City's regional transportation network moving a million customers every day on its 7 bridges & 2 tunnels, has an excellent opportunity for a Director of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Successful candidate will manage and direct the Authority's capital program of $65 million earmarked for ITS. You will also direct and oversee intemal and external resources in the analysis, design, coding, development, and the implementation of upgraded E-Zpass applications. A bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical, computer engineering, or related field is desired as well as 8 years of experience in transportation systems including three (3) years in a managerial CQI>@city, Please$E!!J~.,f.~Ore-m~il resume, including salary history;to:MTABri~ges&Tunnels, Employment Services,Resu~ReVlew Section, Attn: RG, 2 Broadway, 22nd Floor, NY, NY 10004, FAX: (646) 252-7905 E-mail: rgolubow@mtabt.org MTA Bridges & Tunnels (Legal name T(16orough ~?dgeca~T..I!1:!1:!!iI~H~t!9ritY).\§ af)~9H~c 2c OpportUnity EmployerM/F/DN.. D Bridges and Tunnels .'; KLD Associates, Inc. is a growing, internationally recognized firm specializing in: transportation engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications, motor vehicle and highway safety research, and the development and application of state-ofthe- art computer software for traffic engineers and transportation planners. Weare currently seeking qualified applicants for positions in the following offices as described below: Junior Transportation Engineer -Huntington Station, New York: Entry level position for a recent graduate of a recognized Master's Degree program in Transportation Engineering. Position will involve application of traffic simulation models, planning models, and signal optimization models. Applicants should identify experience with these models in their academic, and/or professional careers. Knowledge of computer programming in JA V A and/or C/C++ is a plus. A competitive salary will be offered based upon experience. Considerable opportunities for professional growth and advancement are available. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required [or this position. To demonstrate these skills, applicants are required to provide a cover letter and detailed resume in order to be considered for an interview. Please mail these materials including salary expectations and history to: Personnel Director KLD Associates, Inc. 300 Broadway Huntington Station, NY 11746-1405 Applications for this position submitted via e-mail, fax, or telephone, will not be considered. E ~G-WONG, TAUB & ASSOCIATES: Two positions are available on a range of traffic and transit projects with a well established New York City transportation consulting firm. These are opportunities for highly motivated individuals in a growth-oriented and challenging professional environment: Trafficffransportation Engineer: 0-2 years experience with background in traffic engineering and CADD experience; BS Civil Engineering and strong computer skills required; familiarity with HCS and MUTCD highly desirable; good communications skills and ability to work directly with clients. Planner/Public Outreach Professional: 2-4 years experience with knowledge of transportation planning and New York City transit and highway systems; undergraduate degree required, MS in Urban Planning or Civil Engineering desirable; strong communications skills and ability to work with diverse public interest groups essential. Please send resume and cover letter to: Eng- Wong, Taub & Associates; Traffic and Transportation Consultants, 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 2210, New York NY 10121, ewt-nyc@worldnet.att.net Equal Opportunity Employer. Nominees Named for International Director The Nominating Committee has named Shelly Johnston (Associate, Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP) and Richard Zabinski (ITS Program Coordinator, New York State Department of Transportation) as candidates for the position of International Director for District 1 to succeed Joseph Pecora. Both Ms. Johnston and Mr. Zabinski have indicated, in writing, that they would serve as International Director. Additional candidates wishing to run for the position of International Director may be nominated by petition. According to Section 4.4 of the District Bylaws, "Additional nominations may be made by petition, signed by not less than 15 voting members of the District, with at least three petitioners from each Section of the District. Each such petition shall be accompanied by the written consent of the nominees to hold office if elected and each such petition shall be received by the Secretary/Treasurer not later than 75 days prior to the Annual Meeting of the Institute". Any person wishing to run for the position of International Director must submit a petition and written consent to hold office~ as described in Section 4.4 of the Bylaws, not later than June 4,2001 to the District 1 Secretary/Treasurer: Mark Kulewicz AAA Traffic Engineering & Safety 1415 Kellum Place Garden City, NY 11530 Noteworthy... Is YOUR COMPANY'S BUSINESS CARD INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER? Is YOUR COMPANY OR AGENCY USING THIS NEWSLETTER TO LIST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES? IT'S FREE TO ADVERTISERS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. HA VE YOU MADE PLANS TO A TTEND THE DISTRICT 1 MEETING IN MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT? IT'S MA Y 16-18. HA VE YOU MADE PLANS TO A TTEND THE INSTITUTE'S ANNUAL MEETING IN CHICAGO IN AUGUST? HAVE YOU MADE A RESERVATION FOR THE NEXT MET SECTION MEETING AT THE NJ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON MA Y 3D? A PUBLICATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS #M:lIL"l::;» Associates, Inc. MA YER HORN, P.E. 300 BROADWAY HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746 (631) 549-9803 (631) 351-7190 Address Changes...Should You Tell Us? Upcoming Meetings Several recipients of Trans Talk have advised the editor of their new addresses. Here's what to do: No one at the Met Section maintains a database for Trans Talk. Since ITE headquarters produces the labels that are used to mail TransTalk, send corrections to: Shawn K. Harbaugh Institute of Transportation Engineers 1099 14th Street, N. W., Suite 300 West Phone: 202-289-0222, ext. 124 Fax: 202-289-7722 E-Mail: sharbaugh@ite.org District 1: Mystic CT, Wednesday, May 16 -Friday, May 18 Met Section: Performing Arts Center, Newark NJ, Wednesday, May 30 (Joint with WTS) ITE Annual: Chicago IL, Sunday, August 19 -Wednesday, August 22 Visit the Met Section's Web Site If you want to tell the editor of your new address or if you also receive the KLD Associates Newsletter, then feel free to contact the editor. Of course, if you have any material you want included in TransTalk, send that directly to the editor at KLD Associates. Thanks The ITE Met Section has a web site: www.itemetsection. org. It has the latest information on what's happening in your Met Section. Bookmark it. Check it often. Future meetings of the Met Section are usually listed here fIrst.