Chapter Established in 2020

Welcome! YPT Orlando is an inclusive, cross-disciplinary forum for transportation professionals including planners, engineers, and all others engaged in transportation related areas.

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Socials

Networking & Development

Idea Sharing

Upcoming Events

We have exciting events planned, including:

February Volleyball & Yard Games Social:

Join us for volleyball and yard games with UCF Urban Knights in February at Gaston Edwards Park. Don’t like volleyball? Just come hang out. We’ll provide drinks and snacks.

Biweekly Lunches: Wednesday, February 8th @12:00pm

A way to keep up with YPT members! Bring your own lunch or grab something nearby every other Wednesday at Duncan Park in front of the SunTrust building in Downtown Orlando. No registration required.

Elections

Elections for the 2023 year have ended. We are pleased to announce the following board member changes:

Elizabeth Suarez will transition from Vice Chair of Administration to Deputy Chair!
Arjun Babuji is joining us as Vice Chair of Administration!
Jady Chen is joining us as Vice Chair of Events!

Monthly Board Meetings

We welcome anyone to come sit in on our board meetings, held the first week of every month. Our default day in 2023 will be Tuesdays.

Location
HDR Orlando, Lake Davis Conference Room
315 E Robinson St, Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32801

Please note the change in conference room – now in Lake Davis. Proceed through the main entrance, make a left down the hall, then another left down the hall, a right and immediate left at the corner, and then the conference room is on your left.

Next board meeting: Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Read our latest newsletter here: January 2023 Newsletter

Job Postings from our Sponsors

Traffic Operations Engineer, Orlando office: https://www.kittelson.com/careers/traffic-operations-engineer-orl/
Senior Roadway Design Engineer, Florida offices: https://www.kittelson.com/careers/senior-roadway-design-engineer-fl/

Membership

For just $20 annually, you get to be part of an international network of young transportation professionals. We have no formal age limit! You get free or discounted access to local meet-ups every month, which allow you not only to meet but to get to know local professionals in the field. Join here!

Meet our Board

Tyler Valila – Chair

“I am looking forward to another year leading this great organization and bringing together transportation professionals from all around the region!“

Elizabeth Suarez – Deputy Chair

“I am excited be a part of this organization, where I can get to know other young professionals and we can grow in our careers together.”

Arjun Babuji – Vice Chair of Administration

“I am a transportation engineering analyst with experience in transportation planning and traffic operations and currently working at Kimley-Horn.”

Landon Knoke – Vice Chair of Finance

“I am a PE at Comprehensive Engineering Services working primarily in signing and marking and roadway geometrics; I am also an advocate for better infrastructure and transit options across the country.”

Jady Chen – Vice Chair of Events

“Grateful to be able to connect emerging professionals with opportunities to learn and grow in their career through networking, educational presentations, and social events. “