Frequently Asked Questions
What is TSITE?
The Tennessee Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (TSITE) is a professional organization of individuals employed in the field of transportation or pursuing study therein, who share a common interest in improving the quality of the surface transportation system in Tennessee.
Why does TSITE want me?
The demand for a safer, cleaner, and a more convenient and efficient transportation system continues to grow amidst an ever-increasing driving population. TSITE needs more persons interested in, and capable of sharing their ideas, enthusiasm, and experience with us, so that together we can develop practical solutions to the problems associated with meeting this demand.
Do I have to be a Professional Engineer to join TSITE?
No. Whereas membership in ITE is limited to transportation professionals with engineering, planning, or related degrees, affiliation with ITE at the Local Section is not. Realizing that few of today’s transportation problems can be solved completely by engineers and planners alone, TSITE welcomes other who are involved in transportation work, pursuing a related degree, or are engaged in industry or commerce, who have an interest in transportation and are in a position to contribute to the work of transportation professionals.
How can I benefit from joining TSITE?
As a member of TSITE, not only will you be increasing your chances to personally effect the future of the transportation system in Tennessee, you will have an opportunity to:
- attend technical programs and product demonstrations presented locally by experts in all areas of surface transportation at Section meetings held four times a year;
- communicate and exchange information with fellow professionals from all parts of Tennessee;
- received first-hand information, through the Section newsletter, on the status of transportation projects statewide, many of which can lead to business development and/or career advancement opportunities.
TSITE as a part of ITE?
TSITE is the Tennessee Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), an international organization promoting the growth and development of the transportation profession all over the world. As a member of ITE, you will have the unique opportunity to affect important decisions on critical issues today and for years to come. Your contributions, ideas, enthusiasm and work help to formulate Institute policies, programs and actions. Through ITE, members can benefit from:
- technical programs presented in all aspects of the transportation field
- ITE Journal, which brings professional ideas, news, meeting notices, job opportunities, etc. to you on a monthly basis
- discounts on Institute publications including technical reports and standards
- the opportunity to participate on professional, policy-shaping ITE committees and councils
- communication and information exchange with fellow professionals through Institute activities
- an opportunity to develop professionally through up-to-date, intensive continuing education seminars.
