Support the Future of Transportation Research at UCLA

The UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies has been a national leader in transportation research for more than 30 years. Your gift helps us continue to lead cutting-edge research, educate the next generation of transportation leaders and planners, and bring together people and ideas that move us forward.

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Honor Donald Shoup’s Legacy

From challenging conventional wisdom about free parking to transforming how cities think about land use, equity, and sustainability, Donald Shoup’s work redefined the field and inspired generations. Your gift supports the new Center for Parking Policy — so his vision for more livable cities thrives for decades to come.

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Support our mission to create more equitable, sustainable transportation futures. Your contributions fund innovative research, student scholarships and public programming that inform real-world change.

Fuel our Signature Events

UCLA Arrowhead Symposium

Since 1991, the Symposium has tackled the connections between transportation, land use, and the environment.

Keynote speaker Janice Hahn and Jim Newton sit at a table with microphones, nameplates, and small floral arrangements in front of them. The table is UCLA branded and a large screen behind them features their names and biographies. Supervisor Hahn speaks to the audience as attendees watch.
Los Angeles Transportation Forum

The annual transportation forum connects the work of UCLA ITS to the world of practice.

Major events like the UCLA Arrowhead Symposium and the Los Angeles Transportation Forum bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to tackle the most pressing transportation challenges. Your gift helps us keep these convenings accessible, impactful, and at the forefront of policy dialogue.