About Us

ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE) works to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users, helping to build smart and livable communities. Founded in 1930, ITE is a volunteer-driven association of more than 18,000 engineers, planners, consultants, educators, researchers, technologists, and students working in more than 78 countries. ITE Chesapeake and Potomac Section (CAPSITE) is affiliated with the ITE Mid-Colonial District. We provide opportunities for professional development and community building at the regional and local levels through annual meetings, training, luncheons, and connecting members with area Student Chapters.

CAPSITE was charted in 1974 and is an association of transportation professionals in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia - the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William; independent cities and towns within their confines; and the City of Alexandria.

Election Timeline

See Article V of the Section By-laws for additional information on the Nomination and Election of Officers.

Prior to July 1: The President appoints a Nominating Committee composed of three members including chaired by the Immediate Past President.

Prior to August 15: The Nominating Committee transmits the list of candidates with their written consent to the President.

Prior to September 1: The Secretary-Treasurer announces the Candidates to the voting members.

Prior to October 1: The Secretary-Treasurer sends the ballot to the voting members of the Section a list of the confirmed candidates (Ballot Opens).

30 Days After Ballot Opens (October 31): The Secretary-Treasurer closes the ballot and submits the results to the Tellers Committee.

Within 10 Days of Ballot Closing (November 10): The Tellers Committee reviews the tabulated electronic results and reports to the results to the President. The Secretary-Treasurer informs the Candidates and Membership of the results.

The newly elected Board is sworn-in at the Annual Conference & Business Meeting.

View our Section By-laws and Section Charter.

View our Current Board of Directors, Past Board of Directors, and Award Winners.