Why join
- Raise your profile through volunteering in the Society by joining our groups and getting involved in discussions on key technical and policy issues in transport, including regional events, and further your professional development
- Participate in the mentoring scheme either as a mentor or mentee
- Help to build networks, contacts and relationships with like-minded professionals
- Monthly ebulletins outlining the latest TPS news, events and transport planning vacancies
- Develop your knowledge and skills at our free TPS meetings and events throughout the country, featuring high profile speakers, stimulating policy debates, social events and great networking opportunities with fellow transport professionals
- Eligibility to apply for, and hold the Transport Planning Professional qualification (TPP) and if successful, the Chartered Transport Planning Professional title (CTTP)
- Eligibility to undertake the TPS Professional Development Scheme (employer must be a licensee) and if successful hold the title Incorporated Transport Planner (IncTP)
- Eligibility for Standard Members to use MTPS as a post nominal
- Free attendance at TPS events and discounts for supported conferences like the annual Transport Practitioners Meeting
- Monthly e-bulletins outlining the latest TPS news, events and Transport Planning vacancies
- Discounts on publications including Local Transport Today and TransportXtra
- Eligibility to apply for the TPS’ annual Young Professionals Bursary Award
- Voting rights on matters related to the AGM
Annual fees
Processing of subscriptions is substantially cheaper if made by Direct Debit and so we have introduced an additional charge on subscriptions for those members that opt not to pay by Direct Debit. Charges for 2027 are below:
For those currently paying by Direct Debit no further action is required. For those who wish to pay by Direct Debit for 2027 subscriptions, please set this up as soon as possible, as the charge will be set effective of the status of your account on the 31st December 2026.
Chartered Designated Membership -Direct Debit £160
Chartered Designated Membership – not by Direct Debit £180
Designated Membership – Direct Debit £140
Designated Membership – not by Direct Debit £160
Standard/Retired Membership – Direct Debit £50
Standard/Retired Membership – not by Direct Debit £70
Student/ Apprentice Membership (for full time students/apprentices only) Initially free for a max of 3 years, whereafter you will be invited to transfer to Standard Membership. This category can be extended should individuals be continuing as Students or Apprentices at the discretion of the Society.
How to join
Create an account Register with your work or study email address.
Tell us about your role A short summary of your experience and qualifications.
Pay and get access Annual or monthly payment. Access is immediate.
How membership works with the ICE
TPS membership and ICE membership are separate, and each holds different information. In practice it works like this:
You apply and pay through TPS Your application, grade, fees and CPD record are held by TPS. This is the account you sign in to on this site.
The ICE administers the qualification records Where your route involves ICE, they hold the professional qualification record. TPS and ICE share only what is needed to keep the two in step.
You keep one set of details up to date Update your details with TPS and we pass the relevant changes on — you do not need to tell both organisations separately.
If you are unsure which organisation holds something, ask TPS first — we can see enough of the record to point you to the right place.