ITE Talks Transportation

In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Jon Kostyniuk, P.Eng., Principal and Senior Transportation Engineer and Planner at JK Traffic Solutions, explores how artificial intelligence can transform transportation workflows beyond simply saving time. Drawing on his October ITE Journal article, “The Missing Middle of AI Productivity,” Kostyniuk discusses how AI can improve project outcomes, enhance decision-making, and help transportation professionals deliver greater value. He shares real-world examples of AI-assisted workflows while emphasizing the importance of human oversight, professional judgment, and accountability. Kostyniuk also highlights the collaborative efforts of ITE’s AI Great Ideas Group to advance the practical application of AI across the transportation profession.

In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, longtime ITE member Dan Hardy, P.E., PTP, reflects on his 40-year career and the evolution of transportation planning, including the growing importance of collaboration across industry disciplines. Hardy discusses how planners and engineers can combine data, community perspectives, and diverse expertise to develop solutions that lead to meaningful change. He also explores the future of the profession, the importance of communicating transportation and safety goals effectively, and the value of the Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)® certification in demonstrating expertise and fostering continued professional growth.

In this episode of the ITE Talks Transportation podcast, Dr. Shauna Hallmark, Professor at Iowa State University, and Ginny O’Connor, P.E., PTOE, RSP2I, Transportation Engineer at toXcel, explore the critical role of speed management in reducing fatal and serious injury crashes. They discuss how agencies can take a more proactive, systemic approach by examining operating speeds, roadway conditions, and potential conflict points rather than relying solely on crash data. The conversation also highlights speed management strategies, real-world examples from communities across the country, and the importance of matching roadway design with safe operating speeds. Hallmark and O’Connor close with practical considerations for transportation professionals, including appropriately setting speed limits, accounting for roadway users and conditions, and building public understanding of why speed management measures are needed.

In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, ITE Global District Director Farukh Ijaz, P.E., shares his inspiring journey from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to becoming a transportation leader and entrepreneur in the United States. Farukh reflects on how relationships, mentorship, and a passion for transportation shaped both his career and the growth of Consulting Services USA. He also discusses his vision for strengthening ITE’s global network by fostering meaningful professional connections and creating pathways for knowledge exchange across borders. Tune in to hear how international collaboration can help transportation professionals tackle shared challenges and build a stronger, more connected future for the industry.

In this special anniversary episode, host Bernie Wagenblast and ITE Executive Director and CEO Steve Kuciemba celebrate 10 years of ITE Talks Transportation. Together, they reflect on a decade of conversations with industry leaders whose insights have helped shape discussions on transportation safety, transportation systems operations and management, emerging technologies, and other critical issues impacting mobility. Join us for a look back at the voices, ideas, and innovations that have influenced the transportation profession over the past 10 years.