FAQ: Would You Like To Join Our Committee?
This page is intended for individuals who may be interested in joining the Statewide Multimodal Planning Committee (ADA10) of the Transportation Research Board.
How do I apply to be a member of the Statewide Multimodal Planning Committee?
The best way to become a Committee member is to attend our committee meeting at the TRB annual meeting, participate in our mid-year meetings, get involved as a committee Friend, join a subcommittee, be an active author and/or paper reviewer and volunteer for some committee initiatives. Involvement, visibility and activity are the best way to move into membership. But keep in mind that you don't need to be an official Member in order to be active!
Do I need to be a Member in order to be an active volunteer with the Committee?
Definitely not! You can volunteer to support many of the Committee's activities without being a member. The first step is to become a Friend of the committee, which you can do at https://www.mytrb.org/
How many members does the Committee have?
Each TRB committee is allocated 25 regular members, 5 international members, and 4 younger members (age 35 or younger), for a total of 34 members. We also have two emeritus members for a total of up to 36 members. We strive for diversity across many dimensions in our membership. Among the membership there is a chair, secretary, communications coordinator, research coordinator, subcommittee chairs (subcommittee members can be Members or Friends of the committee), liaisons to other committees, international liaisons, and more.
Who reviews papers for the Committee?
We encourage you to submit papers through our committee to the TRB Annual Meeting and Transportation Research Record, as well as for our mid-year meetings and special conferences. This is a great way to get involved! If you are not on that list please let us know of your interest and we will add you to the reviewer pool.
I am a student or young professional--is there any way to get involved in the TFTC Committee?
There are many ways for a young member to get involved in TRB! First, you can join the Young Member Council. TRB offers reduced rates for students at the Annual Meeting and at our midyear meetings. We look forward to your active participation!
How often does the Committee rotate its membership?
TRB Committees rotate one-third of their membership every three years. The Committee will rotate again in early 2021.
More questions? Send us an email!