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have a new college graduate starting in June-my decision led to a
job for him. We are actively working on additional staffing and are
in a growth mode now that we have been successful in convincing
other firms, developers, and public agencies to make a change and
try us. I am truly humbled by this perspective and keep it in mind
to help me realize how important it is to be a good leader.
Kimley-Horn holds regional kickoff meetings throughout
the company every year in January. The theme for 2016 was "Be
Bold." It is hard to imagine doing anything bolder than leaving an
established position with a reputation for doing good work in the
state to opening an office for a firm with little name recognition in
the market, all while there was a halt on state-funded projects. It
was a perfect time to open an office!
This year's theme for our regional kickoff is "Oh, the Places
We'll Grow!" We are embodying this theme in Kentucky. Our
practices and staffing are expanding as we flourish here, and we
excitedly look forward to seeing what new markets this growth may
lead to over the coming year.
By sharing this experience, I am hopeful that others may be
inspired to do what may seem risky, scary, or outside their comfort
zone. Take a chance if you have that spark inside yourself like I did.
It's okay to follow it. There may be failure along the way, but if you

feel deep down it is the right thing, then believe in yourself and
make a change. This has been a year of highs and lows, but I don't
regret taking the risk. itej
Lindsay A. Walker, P.E., PTOE received both her
undergraduate and graduate civil engineering degrees
from the University of Kentucky. She has 15 years of
experience performing a variety of traffic engineering
and transportation planning projects. This includes
corridor studies, safety analysis, traffic analysis,
traffic forecasting, and signal optimization. She has served all of the
officer positions in the Kentucky Section of ITE. She is currently the
Strategic Planning Annual Committee Chair for the Southern
District of ITE as well as a director on the Kentucky Section of ITE
Board. Her most recent adventure in ITE was becoming a graduate of
the 2016 LeadershipITE class. She is also actively engaged in the
American Planning Association Kentucky Chapter serving as the
committee chair for special events/programs. She has three boys at
home (ages 10, 8, and 4). Additional hobbies and activities include
serving as homeroom mom at school, assisting with cub scouts,
baking (cookies and fancy cakes), and swimming. One interesting fact
is she has been to all 30+ major league baseball parks.

Inspiration. Connections. Knowledge.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ITE Journal January 2018

President’s Message
Director’s Message
Introducing the 2018 ITE International Board of Direction
Introducing the 2018 LeadershipITE Class
Your ITE Councils: An Overview of the ITE Councils in 2018
People in the Profession
ITE News
Member to Member: Congratulations to ITE’s Three New Honorary Members
Where in the World?
Calendar
Industry News
New Products
ITE Adopts 2018–2020 Strategic Plan
Finding the Courage to Lead the Way
Providing Vehicular Cyclists with Routine Accommodation in the United States as Part of Complete Streets
Variable Driver Responses to Yellow Indications: An Operational Challenge and Safety Concern
Professional Services Directory
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ITE Journal January 2018 - President’s Message
ITE Journal January 2018 - 5
ITE Journal January 2018 - Director’s Message
ITE Journal January 2018 - 7
ITE Journal January 2018 - Introducing the 2018 ITE International Board of Direction
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ITE Journal January 2018 - Introducing the 2018 LeadershipITE Class
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ITE Journal January 2018 - Your ITE Councils: An Overview of the ITE Councils in 2018
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ITE Journal January 2018 - People in the Profession
ITE Journal January 2018 - ITE News
ITE Journal January 2018 - Member to Member: Congratulations to ITE’s Three New Honorary Members
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ITE Journal January 2018 - Calendar
ITE Journal January 2018 - New Products
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ITE Journal January 2018 - ITE Adopts 2018–2020 Strategic Plan
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ITE Journal January 2018 - Finding the Courage to Lead the Way
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ITE Journal January 2018 - Providing Vehicular Cyclists with Routine Accommodation in the United States as Part of Complete Streets
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ITE Journal January 2018 - Variable Driver Responses to Yellow Indications: An Operational Challenge and Safety Concern
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ITE Journal January 2018 - Professional Services Directory
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