YPT is an international organization with a growing number of local chapters.

To support YPT’s value to members, its growth, and impact on the transportation community, a strategic initiative to create Regional Districts, with Regional Board of Directors is being explored.

Much like the U.S. system with a federal, state and local governance. Regional Districts could serve as an intermediary level of leadership to support the organization in several ways as we continue to expand.

YPT Regional Districts can provide organizationally:
1. Local Support & Strengthen the Leadership Pipeline
2. Catering Regional Programming & Collaboration
3. Supporting Chapter Expansion & Membership Growth in Smaller Cities to Rural Areas
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1. Local Support & Strengthen the Leadership Pipeline - Create a pipeline for over 150 local chapter leaders to serve at an intermediate level of responsibility for a larger area encompassing several states/provinces and several local chapters. Regional Districts would act as a vital support pillar for local chapters.


2. Catering Regional Programming & Collaboration - Regional districts can help with larger events and programming for members in that region and support local chapters that want to work with other chapters in that region. A regional district board can help develop a regional mentorship program that can bring together a larger pool of transportation professionals. Regional awards, regional YPT Conferences, and an annual study tour of a city in regions were some of the many ideas already suggested by local chapter leaders. 


3. Supporting Chapter Expansion & Membership Growth from Smaller Cities to Rural Areas - Regional boards can develop programming and serve the needs of young transportation professionals in the region rather than in just a single city. A regional board can provide programming at a regional level that provides value to and engages with members & non-members in cities without an active chapter, supporting membership growth.

FORM PURPOSE:
We are exploring interest in pursuing this strategic initiative from our members, both to help craft the framework of the regional districts and for members to serve on the regional board of directors once the framework is further solidified.

Please complete the form if you are interested in supporting this strategic initiative and further leadership opportunities in the transportation community!