Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI)
Advancing knowledge and practice in sustainable transportation and development.
Established in 2002, the Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI) is one of the nine technical institutes of ASCE. Representing the community of transportation professionals and expertise within the 160,000+ strong global membership of the Society, T&DI serves as the home for all transportation & development-related activities at ASCE.
ASCE2027 call for content
Calling all big thinkers! The infrastructure challenges of today require new kinds of solutions. YOUR solutions. So what's your big idea? ASCE2027 is your platform to showcase the next great infrastructure solution. The deadline is March 4, 2026 for content submissions.
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2025 Francis C. Turner Lecture
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The 2025 Francis C. Turner Lecture, featuring Dr. Halil Ceylan of Iowa State University, will be broadcast on Tuesday, February 24, 2026!
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Bookmark this page! Nominations for the 2026 Francis C. Turner Award will open in April.
June 28 - July 1, 2026 | Detroit, MI
International Conference on Transportation and Development
Three powerhouse events, one unforgettable experience.
T&DI Congress (ICTD) 2026
International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference
ASCE’s longstanding specialty conference on pavement engineering
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Special Initiatives
Created to address the most immediate needs of the profession through leadership in key technical and nontechnical areas.
The 5 most popular Technical Notes of 2025
Using drones and AI to improve road maintenance, the most durable concrete...
November 2025 T&DI President's Message
As we enter the fall season and many prepare for Thanksgiving travel,...
TDI seeking candidates for FY27 Board of Governors positions
The ASCE Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) is seeking potential candidates for...
Digital twins of bridges and tunnels poised to transform life-cycle maintenance
Duplicate virtual models’ accurate simulations of bridges and tunnels’ behaviors will allow...
These simpler stiffness equations can make slender bridge columns better
Researchers show how the “moment magnification method” is easier, yet still accurate...
How to excavate safely and ensure adjacent metro tunnels’ stability
A case study offers practical guidance for designing and managing underground construction...
José Holguín-Veras appointed to the T&DI Board of Governors for FY26
José Holguín-Veras, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, has been appointed to serve a two-year...
Eileen Velez-Vega Elected to T&DI Board
Eileen Velez-Vega, P.E., M.ASCE has been elected for the 4-year position on...
Alyssa Ryan appointed to the T&DI Board of Governors for FY26
Alyssa Ryan, Ph.D., M.ASCE, has been appointed to serve a one-year term...
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