TransportationCamp PHL 2023

Whether you work in the industry or simply have an interest, we welcome you physically to our nation’s birthplace at the center of the NEC for a day filled with ideas at the intersection of transportation, technology, and urbanism. As always, the participant-driven TransportationCamp conference series follows the “unconference” format, lending itself to a more pertinent, thought-provoking, and active event.

Organized by passionate Philadelphians in conjunction with the Philadelphia Chapter and Mid-Atlantic Region of Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT), the Philadelphia Chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), and Drexel University, we look forward to seeing you!

Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your space quickly. Registration details are below.

• [9am–10am] Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
• [10am–11am] Welcome, Introductions, Session Proposals
• [11am–12pm] Session 1
• [12:15pm–1:15pm] Lunch and Afternoon Session Proposals
• [1:15pm–2:15pm] Session 2
• [2:30pm–3:30pm] Session 3
• [3:30pm–4pm] Break
• [4pm-5pm] Session 4
• [5pm] Networking

• How To TransportationCamp: The folks at MobilityLab have taken the time to put together a TransportationCamp 101 guide that explains all aspects of the event.

• Participation Encouraged: Sessions are formed as the day goes on, so be sure to come with topics for discussion. If you have an idea, feel free to share and add your thoughts.

• Rule of Two Feet: Never hesitate to leave a session if you suddenly find it’s not for you, or if there’s another session that you want to check out, too!

• Dress Code: TransportationCamp has always been a very casual event, especially via the virtual format. We’ve always said, your best attire is your coolest transportation tee shirt!

Drexel’s Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building is located at 33rd and Chestnut Streets, less than a 10 minute walk from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.

• All SEPTA Regional Rail, NJ Transit Atlantic City Line, and Amtrak trains stop at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station (four blocks away from PISB), including SEPTA’s Airport Line which connects all airport terminals with 30th Street.

• Megabus stops immediately outside 30th Street Station at 30th Street and JFK Blvd.

• SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Elevated will get you even closer to the event (two blocks away) at the 34th Street MFL stop.

• SEPTA’s Trolley Routes stop even closer – less than a block away – at 33rd Street.

• SEPTA’s 30, 31, 21, and 42 buses all stop no more than a block from PISB, and the 40 is nearby, too. The 9, 44, 62, 124, and 125 buses are also accessible at 30th Street Station.

• South Jerseyans can easily connect from PATCO to the Market-Frankford Elevated at 8th & Market.

• Most other intercity bus carriers stop along Market Street for a connection to the Market-Frankford Elevated at 8th & Market.

Make sure you're up to date by following us on Twitter @TranspoCampPHL, liking us on Facebook, joining our LinkedIn group to meet fellow campers beforehand, and by subscribing to our MailChimp email updates. And, keep the conversation going! Tag your tweets, instagram photos, and more with the official event hashtag: #TCPHL23.

TransportationCampPHL has been made possible thanks to the generous support of numerous sponsors, including AECOM, KMJ Consulting, and DVRPC. Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer various levels of sponsorship that are sure to fit the budget of all firms, businesses, and organizations; plus, we also offer a sponsorship option for individuals. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

TransportationCamp PHL is organized thanks to a collaborative effort between YPT, WTS, and Drexel University. Passionate about transportation and bringing the conference to Philadelphia, the conference’s co-chairs span a diverse array of subsets in the industry with professional experience in both public and private transportation operations, transportation planning, and logistics consulting. For additional breadth, the conference has a larger working group whose collective knowledge and expertise spans all facets of the industry and includes all levels of transportation involvement (ranging from career professionals to engaged hobbyists).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building @ Drexel University, 3245 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States