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NEWS

Member survey result are here!!
(Updated on 6/2/2009)

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Survey results


University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education Certificate in Sustainable Transportation (online)
(Updated on 6/2/2009)

In this online professional program explore the critical concepts and issues inherent in developing a sustainable transportation system, including policies and programs to encourage sustainable practices. The program includes three courses: Transportation Planning, Livable Communities, and Transportation Choices. Approved by the University of Washington’s College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. Online information meeting: 6/18, 4:30-5:30 Pacific Time. Program starts this fall. Check more information here or call 888-469-6499.


TRB Jan 2010 Meeting Call for Papers
(Updated on 6/2/2009)

Seeking Papers on Public Involvement – The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies of Science issued a call for papers for the 2010 Annual Meeting. The Public Involvement Committee has held panel and poster sessions to highlight the best papers submitted on public involvement, public participation and public engagement in transportation. The Committee also may recommend exceptional papers for publication in the Transportation Research Record. All papers are peer reviewed. Topics of interest include:

- Involving Private Developers and Real Estate Interests in Transportation Planning
- Measuring Public Engagement in Transportation
- Use of Social Media to Engage the Public

For more information, please see
http://www.trb.org/am/cfp/default.asp?event=508 and look under “Group D – Planning and Environment” then under “Public Involvement in Transportation (ADA60).”


Member survey result are here!!
(Updated on 6/2/2009)

Be the first one to view 2009 survey results:
Survey results


Help needed in survey!
(Updated on 5/7/2009)

The University of South Florida's (USF) Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) is conducting a survey on MPO organizational structures and staff levels... (click for detail)
Or go to the survey site: www.mposurvey.com


Access Management Conference Call for Abstracts
(Updated on 5/7/2009)

Check for detail...


Chair's Report from Noël Comeaux (Updated on 4/11/2009)

Dear TPD Members:

TPD strives to be your go-to resource for information. We have been very actively working to grow and develop programs that will serve our members over the past two years. Our current survey will help tell us what you’re thinking. We really want to be a resource for our membership and not just another avenue to network!

Your division leadership has been actively working with APA to find ways to support the larger missions of APA, drawing on the expertise of our members; yet, we recognize communication from APA has been less responsive including for Certification Maintenance; national legislative/policy affairs such as the current national re-authorization of transportation funds, critical infrastructure, and Complete Streets; and expanded input for suggested sessions/tracks of the National APA Conference...

(continued in the latest TPD newsletter)


TPD's reception/business meeting at APA Annual Conference
(Updated on 4/3/2009)

Please come to join us! (Including a brief by FHWA’s Office of Asset Management (Evaluation & Economic Investment Team) on Highway Economic Requirements System - State Version  (HERS-ST))

WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 2009: 6pm-8pm
WHERE: Brit’s Pub and Eating Establishment, in the Clubhouse
(612) 332-3908
http://www.britspub.com/

Check out Meeting agenda.


Announcement of the 2009 election results
(Updated on 4/3/2009)

The Elections Results are in! Thank you to everyone for taking the time to participate in the election. Thank you to the members of the Elections Committee for all of your efforts. Special thanks to the candidates for volunteering to help make the Transportation Division great!
Check out election results here!