# UC Davis Graduate Studies

**Source**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gttp
**Parent**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/graduate-programs

# Transportation Technology and Policy

## About the Program

### Learn More About the Program

[Visit the Program](https://its.ucdavis.edu/transportation-technology-policy-graduate-group/)

[Email the Program](mailto:maustinanderson@ucdavis.edu)

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](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4531)

[2022](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4079)

[2019](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3606)

[2018](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3562)

[2015](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3279)

[2014](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3280)

[2003](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3281)

Administrative ByLaws

[2021](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3786)

Major Code

GTTP

Exceptions

QE Exception: No outside member needed, S/U Exception

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## Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

[UC Davis General Admission Requirements](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/applying-uc-davis)
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[Program Admissions Requirements](https://its.ucdavis.edu/transportation-technology-policy-graduate-group/prospective-students/)

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

[Request Admissions Info](https://apply.grad.ucdavis.edu/register/?id=9c9a7154-1f83-4dfa-a1c8-e60f719b1b81)

[Apply for Admission](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/node/841)

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## Program Contact Information

### Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**\
 Marcella Austin - Anderson
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(530) 752-0758 | [maustinanderson@ucdavis.edu](mailto:maustinanderson@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Program Chair

**Graduate Group Chair**\
 Jesus Barajas
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[jmbarajas@ucdavis.edu](mailto:jmbarajas@ucdavis.edu)

### Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

**Advisor: General**\
 Jesus Barajas
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Transportation Technology and Policy \
[jmbarajas@ucdavis.edu](mailto:jmbarajas@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Susan Handy
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Transportation Technology and Policy \
(530) 752-5878 | [slhandy@ucdavis.edu](mailto:slhandy@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Michael Zhang
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Transportation Technology and Policy \
(530) 754-9203 | [hmzhang@ucdavis.edu](mailto:hmzhang@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Studies Contacts

**Senior Academic Advisor**\
 Samantha Duesdieker
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(530) 752-4928 | [samdues@ucdavis.edu](mailto:samdues@ucdavis.edu)