What we do.We host a variety of events as well as benefits for our student members.
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Social EventsWe organize opportunities for students who are passionate about transportation to meet. These activities are organized with the goal of engaging in transportation through creative mediums as well, whether through watching a movie or through games.
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Technical ToursThe ITE-STEP organization takes pride in Oregon's role in leading the nation in transportation innovation. As part of this recognition we strive to take our students to transit, walking, biking, and ITS facilities where they may find themselves working in the future.
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BenefitsWe provide a number of benefits to students who choose to become members of our organization. Some of these benefits include support for travel to conferences through funding, business card development, and conference material printing.
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Upcoming Events
Fall Movie Social Nov 9 @ EB-315Sit back and enjoy "With My Own two Wheels", a documentary about the importance of bicycles in marginal communities. The movie will be followed by a discussion. Refreshments will be provided!
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Past Events
Portland Bike Tour October 19 @ KMC 1st FloorEnjoy the Fall and bike infrastructure in Portland with Kirk Paulsen of Alta Planning + Design. Don't have a bike? We have it covered! RSVP here to reserve a bike from PSU BikeHub for free. Fill out and bring this form to expedite the bike rental process. Some refreshments will be provided.
Winter Movie Social March 8 @ EB-315Come enjoy a great film about the history of Bogotá's urban transformation with fellow members of ITE STEP. We will have free pizza!
General Meeting February 8 @ EB-315Our General Meeting is your opportunity to get involved and learn when our events are for the Winter Term.
Spring Movie Social May 18 @ EB 315 Join us to learn more about the history of Streetcar in Oregon, which is one of the oldest modern streetcars in the country! Free food available!
TrB After-Shock February 1 @ Eastside PubJoin us for the 2018 TRB Aftershock event, sponsored by the Portland Chapter of Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) and Students in Transportation Engineering and Planning (STEP)!
Each January, Portland State graduate students travel to Washington, D.C., to present their research in front of a national audience at the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board. The aftershock gathering, a PSU tradition, is a chance for fellow students to see the research they presented and hear about the conference. Refreshments will be provided, and student TRB posters will be on display. |
Traffic Bowl Qualifiers Nov 2 @ EB-510
Do you think you have what it takes to excel at the Jeopardy-style transportation trivia quiz!? Come and test yourself on Nov 2! Exceptional candidates make it on PSU team which will participate in the OregonITE Traffic Bowl happening on Nov 15! The contingent would get free entry to the event where there would be a lot of professionals to network with! Food provided at the event! Read rules here.
TriMet Field Trip March 2 @ EB-315
Join us for a tour of the recently inaugurated TriMet MAX Orange Line as well as TriMet's Bus maintenance facility at SE 17th Ave and Holgate. Please RSVP to receive free pizza.
Traffic Bowl Qualifier April 13 @ EB-315The Traffic Bowl Qualifier is an event for students to show off their transportation trivia skills. This Jeopardy-style competition is an ITE tradition and the winning team will get to send one of their students to the ITE Western District Annual Meeting to compete in the Western District Traffic Bowl. Read rules here.
Portland Bike Tour May 4 @ PSU Urban Center
Come and enjoy a Bike Tour around Portland and see the latest advancements, including riding the better Naito, and the brand new 20s greenway!
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