🚆🍻 Join YPT as we Barrel Down the BNSF and take our monthly YPT Happy Hour on the (rail)road! RSVP at bit.ly/3Wl3JL4! Learn more on LinkedIn or at the link above! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Our next Board Member Feature is John Donners, YPT Chicago's 2025 Chair of Sponsorship! You can read John's entire board feature on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Join YPT Chicago at Off Color Brewing for a casual happy hour with some light bites and good company! RSVP at bit.ly/4mjxCpX!

It was absolutely delightful to catch up with so many familiar faces as well as some new ones last week at our Riverwalk Happy Hour! The beautiful scenery and great company made for an incredible evening.

Join us TONIGHT! Be sure to RSVP at bit.ly/4o12y03 and your first drink is on us!

Thank you to those that joined us at our third Brown Bag webinar and providing so many amazing questions for our Q&A section! Also thanks to the Chicago Department of Transportation, Lyft and Divvy for joining and engaging with our membership! More on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Join YPT Chicago at The Northman Beer & Cider Garden for a casual happy hour along the riverwalk for some light bites and good company! Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore and connect with fellow transportation enthusiasts. RSVP at: bit.ly/4o12y03

Earlier this month nearly a dozen YPT Members were able to attend the 15th Annual Rail & Maritime Summit on July 9th and 10th at the Union League Club of Chicago thanks to a partnership with BNSF! See more on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We kicked off our Spring and Summer programming with Runway to Resilience, exploring the public financing that powers world-class airports like O’Hare and Midway. You can learn more about this event on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Join YPT Chicago, CDOT and Divvy for a Presentation and Q&A session on Chicagoland Bikeshare and news from Divvy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with leaders at CDOT and Divvy to discuss the future of the Divvy Bikeshare System and overall cycling in Chicago. RSVP at: bit.ly/4eNrXpN

Are you a interested in attending this year's Transport Ticketing North America conference at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on June 24th and 25th? Find out more via our post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Thank you to everyone for joining us at our very first Transportation Hot Takes Happy Hour! We were thrilled to see such an incredible turnout of passionate professionals and emerging leaders sparking bold conversation, exchanging ideas, and enjoying some well-earned laughs and cold drinks.

Transportation Hot Takes is today! Haven't RSVP'd yet? We have good news, there are still a few RSVP's left! RSVP at bit.ly/4jk28yr

Our next Board Member Feature is our Vice Chair of Programming, Dan Forbush! You can read Dan's full feature on our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🔥 Got a hot take on transportation? 🔥 Think it’s totally fine to play music on the bus? Or that biking on the sidewalk should be more accepted? Let’s hear it. Kick off conference week with Transportation Hot Takes Happy Hour hosted by YPT Chicago and Transport Chicago at Revolution Brewery

✈️ Curious how major airports like O’Hare and Midway get funded and stay future-ready? 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May 20 🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Sky Suite, The Keller Center, Harris School of Public Policy, 1307 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Are you a current student interested in attending this year's Transport Chicago conference at Voco Chicago Downtown on Friday, June 13? To learn more and request a sponsorship: bit.ly/tc-student-s...

Our next Board Member Feature is Mark Shorey, YPT Chicago's 2025 Chair of Administration! You can find Mark's full Board Member Feature on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We can't thank enough the 50+ Transportation Aficionados that joined YPT Chicago last night for our annual Transportation Trivia event! The energy in the room was at an all time high as the Chicago Chapter hosted it's largest event in the recent history.

It’s a great night for @yptchicago.org trivia!

If you're not registered for YPT Chicago's Annual Transportation Trivia event yet we have just a few spots left for registrations and would love to have you join us! Registration is available at bit.ly/transport-tr...!

No jokes here! YPT Chicago's Annual Transportation Trivia event is right around the corner! Come test your transportation knowledge with our Quizmaster, Scott. YPT Chicago will provide appetizers for everyone and a drink ticket for active YPT Members, and special prizes for the winning teams.

Join the YPT Baltimore/Chicago Chapters for a Presentation/Q&A session with the Baltimore Red Line Project Team to learn more from the MTA and their incoming rail infrastructure. This session is being held virtually on Google Meet at 12:30pm CST! To RSVP for this event, please visit bit.ly/41LVriN.

Our next Board Member Feature is Michael Dunst, Vice Chair of Programming! Michael is a transportation planner and analyst at Cambridge Systematics, specializing in applying data/geospatial analytics and planning to transit, bike, pedestrian, strategic planning, and economic analysis projects.

Today, we celebrate the trailblazing spirit and achievements of women professionals in transportation. Thank you for your dedication to shaping the future of mobility. Here's to breaking barriers and paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable world. Happy International Women's Day!

Looking to learn more about how transit in the Chicago Region is funded? Have you been wondering what transit could look like under legislation like the Metropolitan Mobile Act (MMA)?

YPT Chicago is proud to support UIC and Chicago’s student community! In February, we partnered with UIC CUPPA's Firm Crawl Networking Reception alongside the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association (UPPSA) —See the whole write-up on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We had an incredible start to the 2025 YPT Chicago events season with our opening happy hour at Haymarket Pub & Brewery thanks to one of our sponsors this year, @rmchin_inc.

Tonight!

Our first YPT Chicago Board Member Feature of 2025 is Hani Shamat (he/him), the YPT Chicago Chair. Hani is a Senior Program Coordinator at the Shared-Use Mobility Center, and an advocate for reliable, equitable, safe, sustainable, and connected transportation.

Join YPT Chicago at Haymarket Pub for a casual happy hour, some light bites and good company! We will gather in the Taproom shortly after 5:30pm. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore and connect with fellow transportation enthusiasts. RSVP and Additional Event Details at bit.ly/42MPIKL

Join UPPSA for a day of career exploration and networking with Chicago's top employers in urban planning and public affairs. With five networking visits you can create your own schedule and connect with professionals! UIC Students and Alumni can learn more at: cuppafirmcrawl2025.eventbrite.com!

The YPT Chicago Winter Newsletter is out including: • End of Year Recap • YPT International, Regional and Local Elections Results 🗳️ • UIC CUPPA 2025 Firm Crawl! 👥 • Newsletter Trivia❓ • Featured Job Opportunities👷 To read the whole newsletter visit bit.ly/newsletter-w...