APA Transportation Planning Division

Our lineup of NPC25 programming is here! From casual walking tours to commuter yoga to our annual member meeting and reception, TPD has something for everyone in Denver. All events are free, but we do ask that you register ahead of time for the Reception and Walk and Coffee Hour tours led by locals. Explore our full line-up here: https://lnkd.in/gQDh4Wiu

Join the 2025 National Planning Conference Buddy Program! Are you heading to Denver for the National Planning Conference from March 29 - April 1, 2025? Make the most of your experience by joining the?Transportation Planning Division Buddy Program! What’s the Buddy Program? A unique opportunity to connect students and emerging planners with seasoned professionals. Whether you’re seeking guidance or ready to share your expertise, the Buddy Program is here to foster connections, build professional skills, and create a welcoming conference experience. Who Should Apply? -Mentees:?Planning students and early-career professionals eager to learn and grow. -Mentors:?Experienced planners ready to guide, inspire, and support the next generation. Key Details: -Interest Form Deadline:?March 9, 2024 (11:59 PM MST) -Kickoff:?Day 1 of the conference -Eligibility:?Open to registered attendees of the National Conference and members of the Transportation Planning Division. Take this chance to enhance your conference experience, build lasting connections, and grow in the planning field. Fill out the form now and become a part of this dynamic program! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gPYkZHZm

?? New Podcast Alert!?? In this latest episode of Critical Conversations in Transportation Planning, hosts Divya Gandhi and Em Hall, Ph.D. interview Jacky Grimshaw and Nina Idemudia, AICP, from the?Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)?in Chicago. They discuss the evolution of transportation planning, the importance of community engagement, and the emergence of millennial leadership in the planning profession. Jacky shares her extensive experience in advocating for citizen participation in transportation planning, while Nina reflects on her journey from growing up in Detroit to serving as CNT's CEO, and emphasizes the need for planners to address structural inequities. Together, they highlight CNT's innovative approaches and ongoing efforts to create equitable and sustainable urban environments. Listen here, or wherever you get your pods: https://lnkd.in/gveGypgX

See you this Friday for our Monthly Board Meeting!

Join TPD at #NPC25 in Denver, March 29–April 1, 2025! Connect with fellow planners, explore innovative solutions, and shape the future of our communities.?We'll be announcing lots of exciting programming for TPD members soon... https://lnkd.in/erPJcPc

The Transportation Planning Division (TPD) is looking for innovative projects, programs, or events that will advance the Division's?mission to facilitate technical information sharing among member professionals who deal with the ways transportation effectively and efficiently moves people and goods, shapes urban form, affects economic vitality and enhances the quality of life. You must be a current member of the Transportation Planning Division to apply for and receive funding. These grant funds can be used alone or as a supplement to other funds to enhance transportation planning knowledge and activities in your area. In the past, recipients have received between $250 and $1,000 for use on research projects, networking events, speaker fees for panels, training materials, and more!? ? See details and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gQcrmQqh

The American Planning Association (APA) invites all planners to participate in its?2025 Salary and Benefits Survey, collecting data on compensation, benefits, and workplace characteristics across the planning profession. Your insights will help create valuable benchmarking information for employers and employees to understand trends and compensation practices better. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.?All responses are strictly confidential. Upon completion, you can submit your email address to enter a drawing for one of five $100 Visa gift cards. Take the survey today! https://lnkd.in/gdfQCFtZ

The 2025 Trend Report for Planners is here! From fungi to human digital twins, stay ahead of key issues shaping the future of planning and communities. Download The 2025 Trend Report now, created in partnership with Lincoln Institute of Land Policy https://plnn.org/40R5Wky

REMINDER: The Annual Student Paper Competition is Live! APA TPD seeks to reward graduate students for outstanding research papers of relevance to topical transportation planning issues. Grand prize is $2,000 Second prize is $1,200 Third prize $800 Additional information including submission requirements is found on the TPD website here: https://buff.ly/3XvT5As

?? ?? ?? ?? ??? Attention: Graduate Students and Transportation Professionals Working in Sustainable Transportation and Smart Cities - Scholarship Opportunity ($5K) - Due February 15, 2025 I am writing to share this notable scholarship opportunity in the area of sustainable transportation and smart cities in honor of a UC Berkeley alumni and champion, Wendy Tao, who I am fortunate to have collaborated with and known. Details follow: The 2025 Wendy Tao International Smart Cities Scholarship is accepting applications starting tomorrow (Nov. 15, 2024) through Feb. 15, 2025.??? ?? ?? ?? ??? This ITS California-California Transportation Foundation scholarship awards $5,000 to a graduate student or transportation professional to conduct research in sustainable transport and smart cities. Here is the link to the scholarship application:?https://lnkd.in/gzQb6fbT CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION ITS California University of California, Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies Berkeley ?? ?? ?? ?? ???