Get involved in transport policy

Get involved in transport policy

The Transport Planning Society’s Policy Panel provides a way for professionals across the sector to contribute to national conversations on transport and help shape better outcomes.

Whether you have deep technical expertise or a broader interest in policy, there are a range of ways to get involved.

Why get involved

  • Influence how transport policy evolves at national, regional and local levels
  • Contribute your perspective to real-world policy discussions and challenges
  • Build your professional profile within the transport planning community
  • Collaborate with peers from across the public, private and academic sectors
  • Develop your policy, writing and leadership skills

Ways to contribute

  • Join a themed subgroup
  • Support policy outputs such as consultation responses or thought pieces
  • Contribute to specific topics on a short-term basis
  • Take on coordinating or leadership roles

Who can get involved

We welcome expressions of interest from:

  • TPS members at all career stages
  • Professionals across transport, planning, engineering and related fields
  • Anyone with an interest in shaping policy

You don’t need to be a policy specialist — a range of perspectives is encouraged.

Current opportunities

We advertise specific roles and opportunities here when they are available.

These may include:

  • Subgroup membership openings
  • Leads or coordinators for specific policy themes
  • Contributors for consultation responses or thought pieces
  • Time-limited roles supporting priority topics

There are currently no open opportunities.
However, we welcome expressions of interest at any time, and we will contact you when relevant roles become available.

What to expect

  • Opportunities vary throughout the year
  • Some roles involve ongoing participation, others are short-term contributions
  • Activities may include meetings, written input or review

Register your interest

If you would like to get involved, or find out more about upcoming opportunities, please get in touch:

📧 OpsDirector@tps.org.uk