Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI)

The ASCE Orange County (OC) Branch Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) Chapter was established in September 2016. The current OC T&DI evolved from OC Transportation Technical Group (TTG) with the addition of land development. OC T&DI’s missions are to:  

• Advance the OC transportation and land development communities in the direction that is in line with the ASCE T&DI National’s objective.
• Provide members with opportunities to share their knowledge and expertise in transportation engineering and land development that is relevant in the OC area.

OC T&DI aims to accomplish the missions through:

• Technical lectures, specialty seminars, and technical tours: Attendees who attend technical lectures and seminars are eligible to receive accredited Professional Development Hours (PDHs) applied towards the Continuing Education Program of the P.E. licensing renewal often required for professional registration in states outside California. Periodically, OC T&DI holds joint events with the OC Branch during branch general meetings. The OC Branch and the OC T&DI work together to provide continuing education events that are relevant to T&DI members.

• Networking events allow members to interact with other professionals and agencies in the transportation and land development fields of civil engineering.
• OC T&DI regularly sends active OC branch members to T&DI Conference that is held on an annual basis across the country. When the attendee learns new ideas and finds interesting topics, he or she can share and present to our local Branch members.

If you would like to present your project at one of our monthly lectures, or if you have any topic that may be of interest to the members, please do not hesitate to contact any of the OC T&DI Board members with your questions or comments at [email protected]

2021-2022 OC T&DI Board of Directors

• Chair: Alahesh Thurairajah, P.E., G.E.
• Vice Chair: Eric Pheifer, P.E.
• Secretary: Charlotte Wu, P.E., ENV SP, STP
• Treasurer: Steven Anderson, P.E., PMP
• Past Chair: Steve Crouch, P.E.
• YMF Liaison: Ali Zalghout
• At-Large Board Member: Kelsie Anderson, P.E.
• At-Large Board Member: Juliet Su, P.E. 
• At-Large Board Member: Akshay Banesh 

If you are interested in becoming involved, consider attending our monthly board meeting. We hope you will come out and participate in our Institute and work with us to build a strong organization.

T&DI Events:

• T&DI Board Meeting - First Tuesday of every month (this meeting is open to everyone, reach out to board members for more information)
• T&DI Branch Luncheon - Second Tuesday of every month, see Eventbrite for event registration.

Useful Links:

ASCE T&DI National
2019 California's Infrastructure Report Card

Past Events & Presentations:

• 2022 August 11th - OCPW Update
• 2022 May 10th - Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Update
• 2022 April 12th - TCA's Strategic Plan: Fiscal Year 2023
• 2022 March 8th - Metro Roads and Highway Update
• 2021 December 14th - OCTA Update
• 2021 October 12^th - New Gerald Desmond Bridge - From Concept to Completion
• 2021 February 16^th – LA Metro Highway Update 
• 2019 September 11^th – Panel of SB1
• 2019 June 25^th – SR-710 North Mobility Improvements Projects 
• 2019 May 23^rd – TCA Board Chair Reception
• 2019 May 7^th – National Toll Interoperability 
• 2019 January 29^th – T&DI Mixer
• 2014 November – Pavement Technology Seminar