Tell the world your ideas for what to do about climate change–and maybe win $10,000! At MIT’s Climate CoLab you can work with people from all over the world to develop ideas for what we can actually do about climate change. If you submit one of the winning ideas, you’ll be able to present it to the media, government officials, business … Continue reading
This week we have the distinct pleasure of bringing our loyal YPT readers a conversation with Randell “Randy” Iwasaki, the Executive Director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA). Iwasaki was appointed by the CCTA Board on April 16, 2010. CCTA administers a one-half percent sales tax program. The 1988 “Measure C” program consists of … Continue reading
YPT National is pleased to present another installment in our YPT Mentor Interview series. This week we talk to Debra A. Johnson, Deputy COO for the LA Metro. Debra has more than 20 years of diverse experience in the transportation industry. Ms. Johnson began her unconventional transportation career as a public participation specialist working in … Continue reading
We’re looking to you, that’s right you YPT’er, to provide compelling content that reflects our goals of “career guidance, fellowship, and networking opportunities for young professionals in the transportation field.” This is your chance for greater engagement with the transportation community. People just like you. Freight operators, policy newbies, urban designers, whoever you are, if … Continue reading
The Coalition for Smarter Growth, an advocate of livable, walkable communities and the world class transit needed to support them since 1997, is the leading organization addressing where and how the Washington D.C. region grows. The Coalition was founded as and remains the central coordinating agent and voice of smart growth in metropolitan Washington. Our … Continue reading
