Night Out @Audi Field (Members Only)
Aug
8
5:30 PM17:30

Night Out @Audi Field (Members Only)

YPT-DC | Night Out @Audi Field

Please join the YPT DC for a fun night out at Audi Field for a Washington Spirits vs North Carolina Courage match. Reserve a ticket for the match + a drink ticket for only $20! Register here.

Date: Saturday, 08th August 2026

Time: 5:30 PM onwards

Location: Audi Field

Address: 100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Additonal Info: This event is for YPT-DC Members only!

Details: YPT-DC is excited to host a night out at Audi Field to cheer on the Washington Spirit as they face the North Carolina Courage! Reserve your entry + drink ticket for only $20 (ticket value is $41 which means this is more than 50% off!). We have reserved 24 entry + drink tickets in section 208. Sign ups are at a first come, first serve basis. Only one ticket per person. Do not reserve more than one ticket for “plus ones”. This event is for YPT-DC members only.

Please check your calendar before reserving a ticket to ensure you are available to attend.

Logistics: Your ticket will be transferred to you from Mary Kate Kesler on the morning of the match. Please note that you will need to establish a Washington Spirit account or Ticketmaster account to accept the ticket. Your email confirmation and QR code from the YPT-DC event sign up portal is not your ticket. For those who want to head into the game as a group, we will meet at Gate A at 5:00 pm and walk in no later than 5:10pm. Since everyone will have their ticket on their own device, please feel free to enter the game whenever.

Expectation: If you buy a ticket, you are expected to attend the game. We love providing opportunities like these for our members but can only do so if folks show up!

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2026 Summer Social with Interns
Jul
22
5:30 PM17:30

2026 Summer Social with Interns

YPT-DC | Summer Social with Interns

YPT-DC invites all young professionals in transportation and allied industries to join us for a summer social with the interns. Please bring your interns!!
Register here.

Details for the event:

Date: 22nd July 2026

Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: El Rey, Navy Yard

Address: 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional Info: PLEASE BRING YOUR INTERNS with you.

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Beyond the Board: How Former YPT Leaders are Shaping the Future of Transportation
Jun
3
6:00 PM18:00

Beyond the Board: How Former YPT Leaders are Shaping the Future of Transportation

Join YPT‑DC for Beyond the Board: How Former YPT Leaders are Shaping the Future of Transportation, an engaging panel featuring past YPT leaders who are now making a significant impact across the industry. This discussion will explore how their experiences in YPT helped shape their leadership journeys, influence policy, and drive innovation in transportation today. Register here.

Date & Time: June 3, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM

Location: Amazon HQ2, 525 14th St South, Arlington, VA

Light refreshments to follow the panel discussion.

Panelists:

  • Jaime McKay, Deputy Director and Chief Morale Officer, Transit Services of Frederick County: A recognized industry leader and multiple award recipient, Jaime is a former five‑term YPT International Board member and served as International Chair (2018-2019).

  • Dr. Katherine Kortum, Senior Program Officer, Transportation Research Board - A former YPT International Chair and founder of the Austin chapter, she led YPT’s global expansion and significantly grew its membership.

  • Joung Lee, Deputy Director & Chief Policy Officer, AASHTO - Founder of YPT, Joung leads national transportation policy and strategic initiatives and brings extensive federal and industry experience.

  • Nicholas Perfili, Program Manager, WMATA - A “Top 40 Under Forty” leader with over two decades of experience in planning, operations, and project management across multimodal transportation systems.

Moderator:

The discussion will be moderated by Mehul Gupta, Chair of YPT‑DC and works for WMATA.

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Beers with Peers
May
27
5:30 PM17:30

Beers with Peers

Join us on Wednesday, May 27 at Andy’s Pizza (Shaw) for a lively happy hour with fellow transportation professionals.

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. 

Location: Andy's Pizza Shaw / V St.

Address: 808 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Please register here: register

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Beers with Peers
Mar
18
5:30 PM17:30

Beers with Peers

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th at Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten for a lively happy hour with fellow transportation professionals.

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. 

Location: Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten, 1216 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Please register here: register

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Small devices, big dreams: How AI and big data can help shared micromobility transform urban mobility
Jan
21
12:00 PM12:00

Small devices, big dreams: How AI and big data can help shared micromobility transform urban mobility

Drawing on multiple years of research examining how shared micromobility systems (shared e-scooters and e-bikes) interact with existing mobility systems and roadway infrastructure in Washington, D.C., Dr. Yan will present key insights on shared micromobility as an emerging form of urban transportation. The talk will highlight: (1) how shared micromobility facilitates travel for different population groups; (2) the implications of dockless micromobility for existing public transit and station-based bikeshare systems; and (3) how different types of bicycle facilities influence micromobility usage and route choice. A central theme of the presentation is the use of data science and artificial intelligence methods to advance scientific understanding of shared micromobility systems and to support more human-centered active transportation planning and policy. Sign up for the event here.

Dr. Xiang (Jacob) Yan is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Florida. His work focuses on leveraging data-driven and AI-enabled methods to advance public transit and sustainable transportation systems. Bridging urban planning, data science, and transportation engineering, he takes an interdisciplinary approach to transportation research that connects technological innovations with community needs. He works closely with public agencies and community groups to develop intelligent decision-support tools that can help them better plan for and manage transit, active transportation, and new mobility systems.

Meeting link:
https://gatech.zoom.us/j/94784629924?pwd=eSAHf0rU4e57JwRjLyWzF8kZQ5d0gf.1
Meeting ID: 947 8462 9924
Passcode: 425488

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TRB Happy Hour
Jan
12
6:00 PM18:00

TRB Happy Hour

TRB Happy Hour

Join us for an informal happy hour during the annual conference, Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting to connect with fellow transportation professionals in a relaxed setting. Network, catch up with colleagues, and unwind after a full day of sessions. Join us to networking with transportation professionals from all over the globe. Please register here.

Bonus: Free drink tickets for YPT members of any local chapter!

Date & Time: January 12, 6:00–8:00 PM

Location: Dacha Shaw

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YPT-DC Annual Party
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

YPT-DC Annual Party

Mark your calendars for our favorite event of the year, the YPT-DC Annual Party. The Annual Party will held at Royal Sands with food and drink included in your ticket. This event is a YPT-DC members only event; join by December 1st to attend! Please reach out to us via email with any questions. YPT-DC members ages 21+ are welcome. 
Location: Royal Sands, 126 N St SE, Washington DC 20003
Please register here: register
If you are not a YPT-DC member, please join us! Only $20 yearly!

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Rethinking Urban Mobility: A Talk with Dr. Ralph Buehler
Oct
28
6:00 PM18:00

Rethinking Urban Mobility: A Talk with Dr. Ralph Buehler

  • Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on Tuesday, October 28 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center for an engaging discussion with Dr. Ralph Buehler, Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Tech. He will explore how cities can become more sustainable and less car-dependent through a multimodal approach—highlighting the evolving roles of cycling, transit, and walking.

Dr. Buehler will also discuss how these modes of transportation have changed over time, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Check out Dr. Buehler's website for more information about his work.

YPT members and non-members are welcome. Lite refreshments will be provided.

Location: Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center, 900 North Glebe Road, Second Floor Arlington, Virginia 22203
East/West Falls Church Room

Please register here: Register

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Night Out at Nationals Park
Sep
26
6:45 PM18:45

Night Out at Nationals Park

Join the YPT DC folks for a fun Night at the Nats where the Washington Nationals play against the Chicago White Sox on September 26 at 6:45pm. Postgame Concert - Riley Green!

Please note:

For more questions, please reach out to us at yptwdc@gmail.com. Once you register and pay, we will follow up with details after confirmation for meeting up, ticket distribution, etc.

Register for Night Out at Nats Park

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Happy Hour with Waymo
Sep
17
5:30 PM17:30

Happy Hour with Waymo

join us on Wednesday, September 17 at Lost & Found for a lively happy hour sponsored by Waymo, a trailblazer in autonomous vehicle technology. Your food and drinks are included, and this is the perfect chance to network with peers while learning more about an innovative leader shaping the future of transportation. All 21+ members and non-members are welcome.

Register for the Waymo Happy Hour

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Careers in a Changing Sky: YPT-DC Aviation Panel
Jun
12
5:30 PM17:30

Careers in a Changing Sky: YPT-DC Aviation Panel

Join us for an engaging aviation panel featuring three distinguished experts from across the industry on 12 June, 2025 at WSP DC Office (1250 23rd Street NW, DC, 20037) from 5:30PM to 6:30PM. From cutting-edge innovations to the evolving regulatory landscape, our panelists will share insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of aviation. Whether it’s commercial air travel, airport operations, or sustainability in aviation, each brings a unique perspective grounded in deep experience.

This panel promises a dynamic conversation on where the industry is headed—and how we can navigate the skies ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear first-hand about trends, technologies, and strategies that are defining the next era of aviation.

This panel features experts shaping aviation and aerospace policy:

Savannah Horton (Guidehouse) brings deep experience in commercial space missions and aerospace policy.

Max Seltzer and Karina Perez offer insights from Capitol Hill and industry on legislation, innovation, and inclusive leadership in emerging aviation technologies.

Please register here if you plan to attend.

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Beers with Peers/NACTO Designing Cities Happy Hour
May
29
5:30 PM17:30

Beers with Peers/NACTO Designing Cities Happy Hour

Join your fellow transportation geeks for happy hour! This month we are aligning Beers with Peers with the NACTO Designing Cities Conference which is happening May 28-31 at the Marriot Marquis in downtown D.C.

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. Please register in advance if you plan to attend!
Location: Prost DC (919 5th St NW, Washington DC 20001)

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WTS-DC/COMTO DC/YPT-DC/APA TPD Alexandria Bike Tour
May
17
9:30 AM09:30

WTS-DC/COMTO DC/YPT-DC/APA TPD Alexandria Bike Tour

Please join your WTS-DC, COMTO DC, YPT-DC, and APA TPD colleagues on a 11-mile bike tour highlighting bicycle infrastructure projects around the City of Alexandria. Bryan Hayes, the Complete Streets Coordinator for the City, will join us on the bike tour to share information about past, present, and upcoming bike infrastructure planning projects. PDH credits may be provided for all participants.
Find more information and register.

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