Transportation Technology and Policy

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The Transportation Technology and Policy (TTP) Graduate Group, hosted by the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis, offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs that prepare students to play decisive roles in creating a sustainable and equitable transportation future. Our interdisciplinary approach transcends the boundaries of traditional engineering-based studies and draws on a multitude of academic disciplines including economics, psychology, political science, ecology, and management.

Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean

College of Engineering

Degree Requirements
2025
2022
2019
2018
2015
2014
2003
Administrative ByLaws
2021
Major Code
GTTP
Exceptions
QE Exception: No outside member needed, S/U Exception

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

UC Davis General Admission Requirements
Program Admissions Requirements

Admission Deadlines
Priority: Jan 15, 2025
General: Apr 1, 2025
Space Available: Jun 1, 2025
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025

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Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
JoAnna Lewis
(530) 752-0247 | jrlewis@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Jesus Barajas
jmbarajas@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Jesus Barajas
Transportation Technology and Policy
jmbarajas@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: Primary Contact
Susan Handy
Transportation Technology and Policy
(530) 752-5878 | slhandy@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: Admissions Only
Gil Tal
Transportation Technology and Policy
gtal@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Samantha Duesdieker
(530) 752-4928 | samdues@ucdavis.edu