Young Professionals in Transportation
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NYC Event: May 22 Technical Presentation and Happy Hour
We recognize that many of our members are doing awesome work, and love to hear their success stories. Please join us on May 22 for a technical presentation from Grace Baird of URS Corporation, who will be share her story about how she entered the field of catenary engineering. Grace Baird became passionate about transportation … Continue reading
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Most of our YPT friends and members should be familiar with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies. Our guest today, Robert Skinner, has been the Executive Director of TRB since 1994. Mr. Skinner graciously gave us his time and insights into the challenges of championing transportation research for twenty years in a … Continue reading
Are you a paid YPT member? If so, we have some important housekeeping information for you. Please read on to see the letter YPT National Vice Chair for Membership Aimee Custis sent to all paid YPT members this morning. *** Dear Members, YPT is currently in the process of transitioning to a new and improved membership … Continue reading
This week’s interview in YPT’s “Better Know a Director” series is with Kevin Burke, Local Policy & Technology Engineer, of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Kevin is a national expert in transportation policy and technology, having come to the field with an unconventional background. AP: You have an interesting job at IDOT. Can you … Continue reading
