The TPH Link is based on a systems approach to the transportation planning process, which integrates social. political, economic and environmental elements that impact long-term sustainability and quality of life.
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The TPH Link advocates for the development and implementation of a cross-disciplinary network composed of key transportation stakeholders and agencies at the local, state and national level including but not limited to: 

• Community Leaders
• Urban and Regional Transportation Planners
• Environmental Planners
• Economists
• Communication & Marketing Specialists
• Landscape Architects
• Engineers
• Education and Outreach Educators
• Epidemiologists
• Researchers
• Statisticians
• Injury and Safety Professionals
• Public Constituency 

Complemented by research and policy leaders, transportation professionals, urban and regional transportation planners, this network promotes awareness and value added by cross-disciplinary partnerships within the respective professional and service communities.  The emphasis is on the implementation of practical solutions, effective partnerships, capacity building, sustainable change/growth, and alternative funding options that aim to improve the transportation planning process.  In addition, the TPH Link advocates for a thorough understanding of health and safety within communities to ensure the appropriate design, allocation and utilization of resources in an integrated, equitable, and sustainable manner for the future of transportation infrastructure needs.