To achieve its Mission the Institute will:

Promote professional excellence in all aspects of transportation engineering and urban planning and development.

• Foster multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Act as an inter-institutional catalyst for effective communication among professional organizations, policy makers and community leaders.
• Partner with other professional organizations involved in transportation engineering and land use development.
• Recruit a diverse and empowered membership of engineers, planners, and others who are dedicated to improving mobility and accessibility in support of community and regional goals.
• Provide a spectrum of member services for professional growth and career enhancement.
• Quickly respond to issues related to transportation and community development.
• Operate on a sound financial basis.
• Monitor and influence legislative action and public policy in support of the Institute's goals.
• Foster education and research in transportation engineering and land development.