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- Members have access to a truly international network of transport academics and practitioners, with more than 1,150 experts interested in transport research, representing over 70 countries
- A wide variety of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each dedicated to a specific academic topic from mode specific policy and modelling to solutions for climate change and disaster resilience
- A free online subscription to the Society’s two Journals: Transport Policy and Case Studies on Transport Policy
- Online access to the proceedings of past World Conferences
- Liaison with some 30 partner journals, which publish the World Conference papers
- Outreach to international organizations such as the International Transport Forum, World Bank and UNFCCC conferences
- Access to WCTRS Young Initiatives including the WCTRS-Y Conference, grants awarded to young researchers, and dedicated newsletters and job information
- Opportunities to contribute to the planning of the upcoming World Conference through participation in Special Interest Groups and other Society activities
To become a WCTRS member please complete the application form and pay the membership fee. The application form can be accessed here: WCTRS Membership Application
If you are interested in transportation, you are eligible. There are no further restrictions, and our society appreciates and welcomes anyone interested in joining and working with us.
Membership fees cover 3 years following a WCTR conference. Fees will be reduced by one third for those joining on or after the the first year following a WCTR and by two thirds for those joining on or after the second year following a WCTR.
WCTRS Individual Membership Fees | |||
| Membership Period | 3 Years July 17, 2023 – July 5, 2026 | 2 Years July 17, 2023 – July 5, 2026 | 1 year July 17, 2023 – July 5, 2026 |
| Application Dates | July 17, 2023 – July 5, 2024 | July 17, 2024 – July 5, 2025 | July 17, 2025 – July 5, 2026 |
| General Membership | $170.00 | $113.33 | $56.67 |
| Membership from UN Least Developed Countries | $100.00 | $66.67 | $33.33 |
| Student Membership | $60.00 | $40.00 | $20.00 |
The preferred method of payment for the membership fee is by bank transfer. The WCTRS Secretary will contact applications upon completing the application form with the payment details.
The preferred method of payment for the membership fee is by bank transfer. The WCTRS Secretary will contact applications upon completing the application form with the payment details.
Please contact the Secretariat at [email protected] for any questions regarding payment.
The membership fee covers your membership until the next WCTRS conference (currently, until July 10, 2026). WCTRS members have full online access to WCTRS Journals “Transport Policy” and “Case Studies on Transport Policy”. They are eligible to join Special Interest Groups and to use the membership database. They are also informed via e-mail about all WCTRS activities and special events.
The membership ends automatically and there are no hidden pitfalls. You will be contacted by the WCTRS Secretariat when your membership is due to expire.
You can contact the Secretariat directly at [email protected] to arrange renewal of your membership. Alternatively, you can wait until you are advised that your membership is due to expire. Please note, anyone registering to attend a World Conference is automatically registered as a member of the WCTRS until the following world conference.
As a WCTRS member, you have online access to the WCTRS Journals “Transport Policy” and “Case Studies on Transport Policy”.
For WCTRS members the Journals are available via online-access free of charge.
WCTRS members have free access to the WCTRS membership database. You can find experts using the membership database, e.g. by filtering for special topics or interests. There is no obligation for sharing your personal information in the database. However, if you decide not to share your information, you will be not able to search for others.
Every SIG has its own space on the WCTRS website. WCTRS members can contact the SIG Chairs via email to express their interest.
Please contact the Secretariat at [email protected] if you have additional questions.
Within the WCTRS nearly all areas of researchers and practitioners are represented, with unique coverage of transportation professionals around the world. You are able to search for specific sectors on the WCTRS website.
The WCTRS conference will take place every three years.
The WCTRS-Y initiative is managed by Young Members. Young Members are defined as those who are aged below 35 years on the opening day of the conference.