Individual & Student

This category is open to all those studying or working in transport planning, or related fields, on a professional basis, as well as to retired members. 

Members have been attracted from a wide range of organisations from the public to private sectors and from a range of educational backgrounds. We currently have approximately 900 individual and student members and our diverse membership is continuing to grow as the society develops...

There are three categories of Individual membership:

  • Student
  • Standard
  • Designated

Student Membership is for those studying transport or related fields full time.  Designated membership is for those members who hold the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualification, provided by the Society together with the Institution of Highways and Transportation; for more details see below. Standard membership covers all other members.

Annual fees:

Student:       Free for first year then £10 for 3 subsequent years

Standard:     £35 

Designated: £95

You can apply online to become an Individual or Student Member by clicking here.  Alternatively you can download an application form. Membership runs from January to December each year, although if you apply from October onwards you will become a member for the following year with the rest of the current year free. Please note that payment will be collected by ICE on behalf of TPS.

To download an Individual/Student/Retired form please click here 

If you wish to renew your existing annual membership online you can do so by clicking here.

Individual benefits:

  • Free attendance at 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 the Transport Planning Professional Qualification
  • 30% discount on three key transport publications - Local Transport Today, New Transit and Planning. To download a discount form please click here
  • The opportunity to get involved in discussions on key technical and policy issues in transport, including regional events, and further your professional development
  • A copy of All Change, the bi-annual TPS newsletter, and regular email news and event bulletins
  • Discounts at TPS-supported events and conferences, including the annual Transport Practitioners Meeting
  • Eligibility to apply for a Bursary Award for younger professionals
    and become the new ‘TPS Bursarian of the Year’
  • Voting rights on matters related to the AGM and other meetings

How to become a Designated Member:

  • Designated Membership is for those with the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualification, provided by the Society together with the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Candidates applying for the TPP must be members of the Society or CIHT, and if they are TPS members and not CIHT members they must apply for Designated Membership when they apply for award of the TPP
  • Designated Membership will not be awarded until the TPP qualification is awarded
  • In accordance with good professional practice, Designated Members are required to maintain at least 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) a year and to work in accordance with the Society’s Code of Professional Conduct

To download a Designated Member application form please click here.

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