In The Community
Community Outreach Programs TPD Offers Numerous Programs
Below are detailed descriptions that discuss individual programs to get involved in.
Below, we discuss our Small Grants Program, Student Paper Competition, Chapter Liaison Program, and Young Professionals Group (YPG).
Small Grants Program
The Transportation Planning Division conducts a Small Grant to support practitioners advancing the field of transportation. Below is an introduction to the winning planners and projects that have received support from the Division over the years.
Student Paper Competition
The Annual Student Paper Competition showcases research and projects from students all over the country.
Chapter Liaisons
The Transportation Planning Division Chapter Liaisons are members who serve as the point of contact at the local level across the country. Liaisons help share information between Chapters and the Division and help coordinate local events.
Young Professionals Group (YPG)
The Young Professionals Group (also known as YPG) is a new subgroup of TPD working to help students and new professionals navigate the world of transportation planning. The group is working on local networking events and a guide for job seekers.