Upcoming Events

The California State University Transportation Consortium organizes or participates in numerous transportation-related events each year. These include summits, regional forums, industry conferences, or special events and broadcasts. You can find leading transportation experts at all of these events, making them an excellent resource not only for professional and research insights, but also for networking.

Dates	Events
March 10, 2025	ITS California NorCal Spring Meeting - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San Jose State University, Meeting Room 225 11:00am-1:00pm \| Link to Register. Join ITS California and MTI for an exciting on-campus luncheon event exploring the future of human-AI interaction in transportation! This event will feature opening remarks from MTI’s Executive Director Dr. Karen Philbrick and Gary Carlin from ITSCA. Featured speakers include industry leaders from Caltrans and Dr. Gaojian Huang, who will use real-life case studies to discuss his research “Beyond Automation: The Future of Human-AI Interaction in Transportation.” Join us March 3rd 11:00am-1:00pm in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Meeting Room 225. Attendance costs include sandwiches (with vegetarian options) and drinks. Public sector and academic professionals ($10) and private sector professionals ($20) are invited—and students attend FREE! *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event.
March 11, 2025	Electrifying Transit: Zero-Emission Buses in the U.S. - Online 12:00-12:30p.m. (PT) \| Link to register. Major challenges leave agencies and transit bus manufacturers facing uncertainty as the U.S. public transportation sector charges ahead into a zero-emission future. Join Leah Foecke and Zachary Karson of global infrastructure advisory firm Rebel Group and authors of a recent MTI publication to explore obstacles and insights in the US transit bus market. The discussion will focus on key industry dynamics, financial challenges with zero-emission bus (ZEB) acquisition, technological barriers in deployment, and regulatory issues. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear insights on this rapidly evolving market easing transit into a more sustainable future! Presenters: Leah Foecke, MS, MTI Researcher & Manager, Rebel Group Zachary Karson, MS, MTI Researcher & Manager, Rebel Group Moderator: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) 0.5 PDH credit available Add event to your calendar. Presenters:* Leah Foecke, Zachary Karson, Dr. Karen Philbrick
April 5, 2025	K-12 Railroad Model Competition 2024/2025 The Fresno State Transportation Institute designed the Railroad Model Competition to be an accessible and enjoyable educational experience, helping students and teachers to build a better future in transportation sciences. This competition is divided into 3 grade levels; Upper Elementary, Middle, and High schools. Each grade level will have 10 teams per grade and teams of up to 10 students and at least one faculty member or club advisor. This competition will also show the creativity of the teams in designing their own railroad track models in a way that is fuel and cost-efficient and minimum time traveled. However, for this to happen, we would need coaches and mentors to devote at least an hour per week in working with other schools. Those who are transportation professional will be assigned as coaches. Those who are railroad modelers will be assigned as mentors. The registration for the railroad competition is now open. Please check this webpage periodically for updates. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this competition.
April 9, 2025	Garrett Morgan Competition Career Night (2025) - Online 6:00-6:30p.m. (PT) \| Link to Register. How will automation and urban technology redefine our cities? What role do engineers play in building sustainable, resilient infrastructure? Join us as we explore these questions and more about the future of transportation careers with two experts shaping the industry. Dr. Billy Riggs, professor at the University of San Francisco and director of the Autonomous Vehicles and the City Initiative, will discuss his career in automated mobility and transportation innovation. Andrea Mosqueda, a licensed professional engineer, will share her perspective on what it’s like designing roads, bikeways, and drainage systems to meet the challenges of modern cities. Hear first-hand insights and explore the potential of transportation careers that make a difference in our communities! Guest Speakers: Andrea Mosqueda, PE, Project Engineer, Adurra William (Billy) Riggs, PhD, MTI Research Associate & Professor at the University of San Francisco Add event to your calendar. Presenters: Andrea Mosqueda & William Riggs, PhD
May 1, 2025	Winner Announcement: 2025 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition - Online 12:00-12:30p.m. (PT) \| Link to Register. Join former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater and MTI's Executive Director Dr. Karen Philbrick for the exciting announcement of the winners of the 2025 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition! Each year, MTI honors inventor and trailblazer Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877-1963) through the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition, first instituted at the U.S. Department of Transportation by this year’s special guest Rodney Slater! This year we have teams competing from Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council - Scouting America, Cupertino Middle School, Troop 492 - Cupertino Rotary Club, Elkhorn Elementary School, Graham Middle School/St. Simon Mountain View, Greensboro Middle School, Herman Intermediate School, JLS Middle School, Juan Cabrillo Middle School, Hyde Middle School, KIPP DC Smilow Campus, Major STEM Academy, Peter Hansen Elementary School, The Hamlin School, and William Hopkins Middle School. Celebrate with the winners and honor the hard work of all our teams Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 12:00-12:30p.m. (PT).
May 21, 2025	2025 MSTM Capstone Showcase - Online 5:30-8:30p.m. (PT) \| Link to Register. Join students from the Master of Science in Transportation Management program at San José State University as they present their final capstone research projects. This interactive event will provide opportunities to meet with the students and learn about their research on critical transportation management challenges. Add event to your calendar.
August 15, 2025 to August 16, 2025	CSUTC 2025: Shaping the Future of Transportation - Online You are invited to CSUTC 2025: Shaping the Future of Transportation! Proudly hosted by the California State University Transportation Consortium, this conference marks nearly eight years of groundbreaking research, innovative training programs, and transformative collaborations. Join us in showcasing impactful research and planning a roadmap to support and advance safe, efficient, and equitable transportation in the State of California and the nation. Through a lens of sustainability and innovation, CSUTC 2025 will focus on the current and future workforce training needs, practical and industrial applications of research and technology. Taking place August 15th and 16th on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, this new event will feature engaging panel discussions, networking opportunities, and technical presentations. Topics of focus include: Transportation Workforce Training Equipping the next generation of professionals with skills for success & a thriving industry Transportation Management and Innovation Optimizing the effective movement and management of people and goods Traffic Control and Congestion Relief Using smarter solutions to address CA’s most pressing mobility challenges Trade and Transportation Logistics Maximizing planning & coordination for seamless movement Mitigating the Environmental Impacts of Transportation Reducing the immediate and long-term negative impacts of GHG on the health and well being of our planet and people Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement Revolutionizing infrastructure for safety, sustainability, and efficiency Connect pioneering research to real-world applications and help shape the future of transportation! View the Conference Page. View the Abstract Submission Page. View the Sponsorship Page. Add event to your calendar.
October 6, 2025	2nd Annual Southern Colorado Transportation Conference - Colorado State University Pueblo’s Occhiato Student Center (OSC), 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. (MT) \| Link to register. Join transportation professionals and researchers for the 2nd Annual Southern Colorado Transportation Conference (SCTC) to explore this year’s theme: Climate Resiliency for Railroad Infrastructure. We will gather for a full-day conference and poster session on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Ochiatto Student Center (OSC) Ballroom. To learn more about this Conference, visit the event website. Add event to your calendar. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event.