We hope to see you in Navy Yard for our monthly lunch! Please register here.

Taqueria Xochi, Navy Yard: 300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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

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

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!

Join us on Wednesday, November 19 at Franklin Hall for a lively happy hour with fellow transportation professionals.

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

Location: Franklin Hall, 1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington DC 20009

Please register here: register

We hope to see you in Navy Yard for our monthly lunch! Please register here.

Chicken + Whiskey: 70 N St SE Suite 119, Washington, DC 20003

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

Join your fellow transportation geeks for a happy hour at Franklin Hall!

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. Please register in advance if you plan to attend!

Location: 1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

We hope to see you in Navy Yard for our monthly lunch! Please register here.

Chicken + Whiskey: 70 N St SE Suite 119, Washington, DC 20003

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

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

We hope to see you for our monthly lunch!

Navy Yard: 300 Tingey St SE #150, Washington, DC 20003, Register

Join your fellow transportation geeks for a happy hour at The Admiral in Dupont Circle!

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. Please register in advance if you plan to attend!

Location: The Admiral, 1 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036

Sorry, this event is cancelled!

Join your fellow transportation geeks for happy hour!

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. Please register in advance if you plan to attend!

Location: El Rey, 919 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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.

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)

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.

Join your fellow transportation geeks for happy hour!

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. Please register in advance if you plan to attend!

Location: Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave NW)

Don't miss out on YPT-DC's Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 5 at Royal Sands in Navy Yard. Join us for a night of networking and celebration! Attendance is free for YPT members. (Register)

Join your YPT-DC peers for lunch in Dupont Circle! Please note that this is being held the third Wednesday instead of the second Wednesday of this month, and the Navy Yard location will not host lunch this month.

YPT members and non-members are welcome and we encourage you to register using the link below if you plan to attend.

Dupont Circle: District Taco (1919 M St NW) (Register)

Join your fellow transportation geeks for happy hour! Nachos specials from 5-7PM, and $2-$6 off margaritas, beer, and cocktails! Please note that this is being held the second Wednesday instead of the third Wednesday this month. 

YPT members and non-members ages 21+ are welcome. Please register in advance if you plan to attend!

Location: El Rey (919 U St NW)

Join us for a tour of DDOT's Sign Shop (1338 G St SE) located just down the street from the Potomac Ave Metro Station (Blue/Orange/Silver Line). The tour will start at 2:00pm, and we've allotted approximately an hour. If weather conditions permit, there will be an optional bike/scooter ride departing from the 3rd & M St SE Capital Bikeshare Station on the east side of DDOT HQ (250 M St SE) at 1:40pm to ride to the Sign Shop together. 

You are not required to be a YPT member to join the tour (though it's only $20/year to become a YPT member!), but you must register using the link. Attendance will be capped at 20 people, so please register ASAP! You will need to sign a waiver in advance of the tour, so be on the lookout for a follow-up email after registration.

Come enjoy an afternoon with us along the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) on Saturday, May 18, 2024! We'll have a few folks from DDOT along for the ride to teach us about bikes, trails, and public space activation in the District as we walk and roll between spots along the MBT.

YPT-DC members get one (1) free drink at each location, so make sure to update your membership in advance! We'll track our progress on our Instagram story (@ypt_dc), so folks can join for the whole ride or drop in and out. Registration and additional details to follow. Ages 21+ only. 

Please join us for the VASITE / CAPSITE / YPT Joint Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 for a technical event and soccer match at Audi Field (100 Potomac Ave SW) in Buzzard Point! The event will include technical presentations, appetizers, drinks, and tickets to the match afterwards - all on-site at the stadium. Registration will open soon and more meeting announcements will be provided at that time!

Join your fellow transportation geeks on Wednesday, April 17th for happy hour! 

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

Location: Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave NW)

Join your YPT-DC peers for lunch in one of three locations!

YPT members and non-members are welcome.

Rosslyn: &pizza (1800 N Lynn St)
Dupont Circle: District Taco (1919 M St NW)
Navy Yard: Rasa (1247 First St SE)

Wednesday, April 10th from 12 Noon to 1PM

Join your fellow transportation geeks on Wednesday, March 20th for happy hour! 

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

Location: Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave NW)