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At its meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, November 2012, the AASHTO Board of Directors established the AASHTO Transportation Vanguard Award 2014, to acknowledge a young leader who exemplifies a commitment to excellence in the implementation of innovative technologies and processes. The award was created in honor of the late Jim McMinimee, a leader in the field …
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Reminder: 10 lucky YPT members will have a discounted registration to the ITE annual conference in Seattle in August. ALL YPT Members are welcome to apply for the discount. Additionally, all those under 35, regardless of YPT member status, will receive a discounted young professionals rate. When registering for the conference, be sure to check …
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AirSage is excited to announce recipients of the AirSage PASS: Professional Advancement & Success Scholarship. Funds are awarded exclusively to Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) members and support the continuing education and professional development of emerging leaders in the field of transportation planning. Each quarter, AirSage awards scholarships for individuals with the drive to further develop …
Announcing Global Launch of MobiPrize 2014 for Sustainable Transportation Enterprise! Applications close July 7! With your help, SMART at the University of Michigan is crowd sourcing and honoring New Mobility enterprises that are making the world a better place through sustainable transportation enterprise. All entrepreneurs (anywhere in the world) addressing sustainable transportation challenges and opportunities …
Cameron Rian Hays Outside the Box Transportation Innovations Conference In the world of transportation and transportation challenges, it is imperative that we foster the development and implementation of new ideas. Instead of offering the same old solutions - turning the proverbial wheel, but not moving forward - the Cameron Rian Hays Outside the Box Competition …
WTS Advancing Women in Transportation has just announced a handful of Greater New York Chapter Scholarships. To assist women pursuing education and professional careers in transportation-related fields, the Greater New York Chapter of WTS invites eligible women to apply for scholarships, including: ● Leonard Braun Memorial Graduate Scholarship for $4000 is awarded to encourage women …
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Are you a transpo data guru that is good at visualizing data? If so, check out USDOT's Innovation Challenge for more details about the contest! Deadline is April 30, 2014 and you can win a trip to DC! http://www.transportation.gov/datachallenge
Did you know AirSage awards quarterly scholarships for individuals with the drive to further develop their career through training, conferences, seminars, or other methods of advancement? The AirSage PASS: Professional Advancement & Success Scholarship is exclusively for YPT members. The deadline is fast approaching. Be sure to submit your application by 5PM ET on March 7, …
YPT is happy to announce that the latest installment of our magazine, Mobility Matters, is online. Some topics/articles covered in this Winter/Spring 2014 issue include: YPT Innovator Series - featuring uShip AirSage PASS Scholarship Winners Announced NYCDOT's Traffic Information Management System With this issue published, work has already begun on our next issue. Starting with the …
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2014 National Park Transportation Scholars Program Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 National Park Transportation Scholars Program Click here to apply The National Park Transportation Scholars Program gives transportation specialists a unique opportunity for career development and public service. The Scholars Program places transportation professionals, as well as master's and doctoral candidates in …
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