Internal Committees

Internal committees are important to achieving the Association's strategic goals through the active involvement of everyone. These committees are the "idea factory" for the organization's educational programs, networking events, and the foundation to creating business building opportunities. These committees include Government Affairs, Public Information, Membership, Meetings, Convention, and Golf Outing committees.

Each committee is expected to produce an annual work plan, designed to develop initiatives and goals that will better achieve the Association's Strategic Plan. 

Convention Committee

The Convention Committee shall be responsible for all activities related to the IRTBA Annual Convention. The Committee will offer recommendations to increase networking, retain membership, as well as add to overall goodwill of the association.

Golf Outing Committee

The Golf Outing Committee shall be responsible for all aspects and activities relating to the Annual Golf Outing in summer, as well as the Golf Outing that takes place at the IRTBA Annual Convention.

Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee shall promote federal, state and local Legislative and Executive action that serves the interests of the transportation industry. Its mission includes education, advancing positions, shaping public policies and promoting legislation that benefits individuals and firms associated with the transportation design and construction industry.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for activities designed to recruit and retain Association membership.  The Committee shall offer recommendations and coordinate efforts with other committees in order to fulfill its mission.

Public Information Committee

The Public Information Committee promotes the Association and the transportation industry as a whole. The Committee supports and helps implement industry-related campaigns and initiatives to further advance the goals of the Association, its members and partner industry groups. In addition, the Committee provides organizational support to strengthen strategic communications initiatives and promote effective public affairs strategies.

Training & Education Committee

The Training & Education Committee (formerly Professional Services) shall be responsible for bringing the benefits of the specialized knowledge of the Association’s professional services members to the membership as a whole. This shall be accomplished through knowledge transfer, recommendations on proposed regulatory and legislative matters, and the interpretation of the same. It may also include recommendations on policy and practices based on these regulations. This Committee shall address issues of concern to the transportation industry, including but not limited to issues such as education of technical subjects, industry specifications, insurance, financial and legal matters, elected officials political information dissemination, human resources, labor, advancing technology, engineering, and safety.