UC Davis Graduate Studies
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Transportation Technology and Policy
About the Program
Learn More About the Program
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
Administrative ByLaws
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, 2026\ General: Apr 1, 2026\ Space Available: Jun 1, 2026\
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
Admissions Actions
Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Marcella Austin - Anderson \ (530) 752-0758 | maustinanderson@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: General\ Susan Handy \ Transportation Technology and Policy \ (530) 752-5878 | slhandy@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Michael Zhang \ Transportation Technology and Policy \ (530) 754-9203 | hmzhang@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Samantha Duesdieker \ (530) 752-4928 | samdues@ucdavis.edu