The 18th COTA conference International Conference of Transportation Professionals (CICTP2018) will be held during July 5-8, 2018, in Beijing, China, jointly organized by Chinese Overseas Transportation Association (COTA) and Tsinghua University (THU). As the hosts and organizers of CICTP2018, COTA and THU invite submissions of original research and innovative practice from both researchers and practitioners. CICTP2018 will address challenges and opportunities emerging from the development of new technologies. Transportation research that supports the exploration of intelligence connection and mobility is especially encouraged. The conference will host a series of technical sessions, plenary sessions, and special forums, including the World Bank Forum, the Dean’s Forum, and COTA Career Development Forum for Young Scholars and Students. The best-paper awards and other professional awards will be granted to the authors of excellent papers or institutes/enterprises which have made outstanding contributions to the development of transportation systems in China.