Episode 5 - Data Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems Part 1

May 23, 2024

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In this episode of AE Live, host Michael Talboom speaks with Judy Yu, Associated Engineering's Data Management and ITS Discipline Lead, about the evolution of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and data management. Drawing from her experience as Calgary's first ITS engineer and her municipal roles, Yu explains how these tools address urban growth pressures without massive new builds.

From Municipal Roots to ITS Leadership

Yu graduated in civil engineering in 1999, drawn by hands-on building skills from her tradesparent background and comfort with math over communication—ironically, her current roles emphasize speaking and writing. She spent 12 years at the City of Calgary, starting in planning and development for South Calgary (serving 750,000 people), then mobility operations and transit. These roles highlighted transportation's ties to land use, economics, social needs, and public good amid budget constraints.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:49) **Data Management Importance** - Exponential data growth challenges accuracy, accessibility, security for municipalities
2 (01:44) **Guest Introduction: Judy Yu** - AE's Data Management and ITS Discipline Lead discusses tech evolution
3 (02:14) **Judy's Path to Engineering** - Trades family background leads to civil engineering in 1999
4 (03:49) **City of Calgary Roles** - 12 years in planning, development, mobility, transit
5 (06:22) **Transition to AE** - Left city for consultancy diversity, short commute
6 (08:20) **First ITS Engineer Story** - Hired via exam on emerging ITS risks at innovative Calgary
7 (09:35) **ITS Project Cycles** - Long timelines (decades) due to tech familiarity, processes

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Show Notes

In Part 1 of our interview with Judy Yu, we'll learn a bit about how municipalities are taking advantage of new technology and new information to make intelligent transportation decisions.