Bridging Transportation Planning, Engineering, and Collaboration with Dan Hardy, PE, PTP

In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, longtime ITE member Dan Hardy, PE, PTP, reflects on his 40-year career and the evolution of transportation planning, including the growing importance of collaboration across industry disciplines. Hardy discusses how planners and engineers can combine data, community perspectives, and diverse expertise to develop solutions that lead to meaningful change. He also explores the future of the profession, the importance of communicating transportation and safety goals effectively, and the value of the Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification through the Transportation Professionals Certification Board in demonstrating expertise and fostering continued professional growth.