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Become a TCRP Ambassador - Click here to apply!
Applications for the next TCRP Ambassador cohort are now open. If you're ready to take your expertise beyond your agency and shape how research moves through the industry — we want to hear from you! Nominees must currently work for U.S. transit agencies; government transit agencies at the state, regional, or local level; transit educational institutions; transit industry organizations; or other agencies playing a major role in planning or financing public transit. Ambassadors are selected for their field experience and ability to engage, motivate, and inform others. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.
What Ambassadors Do
Ambassadors serve as liaisons between TCRP, its member organizations, the research community, and transportation properties. Through industry events, agency visits, and peer-to-peer outreach, you'll help transit professionals discover and apply TCRP research to real-world challenges — and show them how they can get involved.
Program Highlights
- Two-year term — a meaningful commitment with real industry impact
- Travel covered — all travel expenses are reimbursed for program participation and events
- Professional development — training in communications, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement
- National visibility — represent TCRP at conferences, transit agencies, and industry convenings
- Peer network — join a cohort of experienced, mission-driven transit professionals
Ambassador Selection Process
Ambassadors are generally selected every two years from a competitive pool of applicants by a panel composed of representatives from FTA, COMTO, APTA, Transportation Research Board (TRB), Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), the National Transit Institute (NTI) and other organizations. COMTO provides management services to TCRP Ambassadors. Evaluation will be based on documentation submitted by the nominee as well as by letters and comments from references. COMTO will notify Ambassadors of their selection in writing.