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
April 25, 2024	Winner Announcement: 2024 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition - Online 1:00-1:30p.m. (PT) \| Link to Register. In celebration of the 2024 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition, join USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research, Development, and Technology's Director Dr. Firas Ibrahim and MTI's Executive Director Dr. Karen Philbrick for the annual winner announcement. Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877-1963) was one of seven children born in Kentucky to former slaves. After enduring the challenges of farming in the South and having to quit school to earn a living at the age of 14, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. While working as a handyman in Ohio, Morgan hired a tutor to continue his education, influencing him to open his own business as a clothing manufacturer and start a successful newspaper. Garrett Morgan's innovative drive led him to obtain many patents, but one of his most prominent inventions, the three-way traffic signal, was designed to make roads safer for everyone, especially pedestrians. It is not only for his inventions, but for his innovative spirit and determination for continued education in the face of adversity that MTI is proud to honor this trailblazer through the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition. This year, we have teams competing from California and Oklahoma, including the Hamlin School, Peter Hansen Elementary School, Julius Cordes Elementary School, Juan Cabrillo Middle School, Kennedy Middle School, Shawnee Middle School, Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council - Boy Scouts of America, Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, Troop 492 - Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Troop 492 - Cupertino Rotary Club, Thornton Middle School, William Hopkins Middle School, and Christa McAuliffe Middle School.
April 27, 2024	Environmental Literacy Summit 2024 - Santa Clara County Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San José, CA 95131 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. (PT) \| Link to Register. Join the Santa Clara County Office of Education on Saturday, April 27 for their third annual Environmental Literacy Summit featuring guest speakers, student-led panels, interactive workshops, and an opportunity to connect with community-based partners. *MTI is an exhibitor at this event. Add event to your calendar:
April 28, 2024	SJSU Urban Planning Coalition's Spring Symposium: An Exploration in Urban Planning Careers - Student Union Meeting Room 2A, San José State University 1:00 - 7:00p.m. (PT) \| Link to register. The Urban Planning Coalition (UPC) at San José State University is hosting its annual Spring Symposium. This year's symposium focuses on An Exploration in Urban Planning Careers, providing insights into various career paths within the field of urban planning. The symposium will feature expert speakers and panel discussions covering crucial aspects of urban planning, including transportation planning, housing, and environmental planning. This is an excellent opportunity for students and professionals interested in urban planning to network, gain valuable knowledge, and explore potential career prospects. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event. Add event to your calendar:
May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024	SVBC's Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Days Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Days! Whether you bike every day or once every couple of months — or want to learn how — you’re invited to join thousands in celebration of the humble bicycle. May is Bike Month, and we’d love to have you, your friends and your family pledge to ride with us for Bike to Wherever Days, Thursday - Saturday, May 16 - 18. Here’s how to get started: Pledge to Ride during Bike to Wherever Days. Your pledge is free. It supports healthy, safe and joyful community and biking. And we’ll help make your great rides happen. Bay Area Bike Challenge - 30,000 Miles for 30 Years of BTWD. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bike to Work Day by participating. Take the Challenge. Celebrate with our great lineup of free biking classes and rides in your area to help you roll, our events calendar, plus a free, specially designed Bike to Wherever Days 2024 tote bag, enthusiastic support from Energizer Stations in your neighborhood, and chances to win prizes from local bike shops. Spread the word of Bike to Wherever Days 2024 — see the media kit. We need you! We’re seeking Energizer Station hosts now and volunteers for bike-bag stuffing and distribution parties and more! *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event.
May 8, 2024	Pedaling Progress: Equity Assessment of San José's Urban Bike Infrastructure via SJ-BikeEquity Tool - Online 12:00-12:30p.m. (PT) \| Link to register. This Research Snaps webinar is co-sponsored by SJSU's Spatial Analytics and Visualization (SAVI) Center. Bike networks are growing nationwide—including in San José, which is keen on becoming “one of the most bike-friendly cities in North America.” Expanding bike networks and allocating funds require careful planning to ensure a fair distribution of bike infrastructure, but most assessment methods neglect differences in bike path classes that provide different safety and comfort levels for cyclists. Join experts to discuss an equity assessment of San José’s bike infrastructure, driven by a weighting system for different safety and comfort levels of the urban bike network, and what it could mean for traffic congestion, sustainability, and Bay Area communities. Presenter: Ahoura Zandiatashbar, PhD, SJSU Assistant Professor, MTI Research Associate. Moderator: Hilary Nixon, PhD, Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) 0.5 PDH credit available Add event to your calendar: Presenters:* Ahoura Zandiatashbar, PhD
May 17, 2024	Beyond the Pump: Rethinking Transportation Funding Without the Fuel Tax - Online 15th Annual Mineta National Transportation Policy Summit 10:00a.m - 12:00p.m. (PT) \| Link to Register. While the climate benefits from booming electric vehicle sales, the nation’s transportation system faces an unfortunate predicament: less gasoline and diesel purchased means dwindling fuel tax revenue. Fuel tax revenue provides a core funding source for operating, maintaining, and improving transportation systems, so policymakers must find a replacement as soon as possible. This event explores such options as mileage fees, higher annual vehicle fees, or abandoning the user-pay principle and relying on general fund revenue. See here for more information and recordings from past events in the series. *2 PDH credits and 2 CM credits available to attendees.* Add event to your calendar: Speakers: Welcome Address: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute MTI Tax Survey Presenter: Asha Weinstein Agrawal, PhD, Director, MTI National Transportation Finance Center Panel Moderator: David “Davey” S. Kim, MTI Trustee; Senior Vice President & Principal, National Transportation Policy and Multimodal Strategy, WSP Panelists: Carlos Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation Jeff Davis, Senior Fellow, Eno Center for Transportation Tim Gatz, Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen, Director, Hawaii Department of Transportation Presenters: Asha Weinstein Agrawal, PhD, Carlos Braceras, Jeff Davis, David S. Kim, Tim Gatz, Ed Sniffen
June 29, 2024	32nd Annual Awards Banquet and Convocation Celebration - San José, CA 5:30-9:30p.m. (PT)* \| Link to register. 5:30-6:45p.m. networking reception To ensure the efficient movement of people and products, we must prepare a new cohort of transportation professionals who are ready to lead a diverse, inclusive, and equitable transportation industry. To that end, MTI is proud to announce its 32nd Annual Banquet and Convocation Celebration* at San José State University on June 29, 2024. We welcome our esteemed trustees, generous sponsors, local leaders, graduates, friends and family to gather and commemorate the advancements made in our industry. Join our distinguished Board of Trustees as we celebrate our 2024 MSTM graduates, alumni of the year, the winners of the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition, and much more. Secure your sponsorship and your individual tickets today! Add event to your calendar:
July 8, 2024 to July 26, 2024	Mineta Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) 2024 - San José State University MTI's 2024 MSTI will be held weekdays, July 8-26, 2024, M-F 9am-3pm at San José State University. While engaging in stimulating hands-on STEM activities and venturing on exciting local field trips, students will learn about transportation innovation and earn 3 transferable college credits in
October 22, 2024 to October 24, 2024	2024 “Research to Practice” Transit Symposium - Online The 2024 “Research to Practice” Transit Symposium will take place October 22-24, 2024. The symposium will take place online and streamed on YouTube. As the transit industry is poised to take advantage of the largest transit and rail investment in our lifetimes, the symposium provides a platform where transit experts share insights on how evidence-based research is being or can be, used to make the most of these opportunities in a changing environment. This year’s symposium will focus on the following topics: