METRANS ASSOCIATES PROGRAM

 

The METRANS Associates Program provides the core support for the METRANS Transportation Center, a joint partnership of the University of Southern California and California State University, Long Beach. METRANS works to solve the transportation problems of large metropolitan regions through interdisciplinary research, education and outreach.  METRANS accomplishes these objectives through a comprehensive and collaborative program of research, education, information dissemination, and technology transfer organized around the following themes:

 

• Integrated management of freight and passenger systems
• Sustainable and efficient urban freight transportation
• Urban mobility

 

The METRANS Associates Program serves as a model of collaboration between the University community, corporations, and government bodies who come together to study emerging trends and forecasts in goods movement and international trade,  discuss relevant and timely developments in transportation policy, and share best practices in the field.   

 

METRANS Associates Program partners enjoy unparalleled access to USC and CSULB faculty and other policy experts and thought leaders in transportation. Additionally, partners receive access to exclusive educational opportunities and outreach programming that explores timely and relevant topics in transportation, as well as access to an elite network of professionals working in the field. Lastly, partners have access to the tremendous intellectual capital provided by students and faculty at USC and CSULB, who are available to assist with a variety of planning and analysis projects within transportation.    

 

We invite you to review the METRANS Associates Program membership benefits enclosed. For additional information about the METRANS Associates, please contact Kristi Patton at (213) 821-8182 or [email protected].

 

Marlon Boarnet

Director, METRANS Transportation Center

 

 

 

 

 

METRANS ASSOCIATES PROGRAM

Benefits

 

$50,000                 Gold Partner

• Five hours of consultation from USC or CSULB transportation faculty
• Membership on the METRANS Advisory Board
• METRANS approved/recommended intern (master’s student) for two semesters (20 hours per week)
• Opportunities to propose special topical events related to current transportation issues
• Customized opportunities for student engagement and recruitment
• Sponsorship acknowledgement and participation in the annual Careers in Transportation panel
• Feature article in various METRANS/CITT publications and online media
• Admission to all METRANS events and VIP receptions, including 6 complimentary admissions to the biennial International Urban Freight Conference (I-NUF)
• Recognition on METRANS website and other communication materials and at all METRANS events, including: I-NUF, Town Hall meetings, and the annual Seminar Series

 

$25,000                 Silver Partner

• Membership on the METRANS Advisory Board
• METRANS approved/recommended intern (master’s student) for one semester (20 hours per week)
• Opportunities to propose special topical events related to current transportation issues
• Customized opportunities for student engagement and recruitment
• Sponsorship acknowledgement and participation in the annual Careers in Transportation panel
• Feature article in various METRANS/CITT publications and online media
• Admission to all METRANS events and VIP receptions, including 4 complimentary admissions to the biennial International Urban Freight Conference (I-NUF)
• Recognition on METRANS website and other communication materials and at all METRANS events, including: I-NUF, Town Hall meetings, and the annual Seminar Series

 

$10,000                 Bronze Partner

• Membership on the METRANS Advisory Board (up to one year), then elevation to a Silver Partner is required to continue on Board
• Opportunities to propose special topical events related to current transportation issues
• Customized opportunities for student engagement and recruitment
• Feature article in various METRANS/CITT publications and online media
• Admission to all METRANS events and VIP receptions, including 2 complimentary admissions to the biennial International Urban Freight Conference (I-NUF)
• Recognition on METRANS website and other communication materials and at all METRANS events, including: I-NUF, Town Hall meetings, and the annual Seminar Series