Media Coverage



Our experts are available to speak with the news media about many topics, including autonomous vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian safety, congestion, high-speed rail, intermodal connectivity, public transit, transportation planning and policy, transportation security, and workforce issues.

For media requests, please contact:

Irma Garcia
Communications and Workforce Development Coordinator
San Jose, CA
irma.garcia@sjsu.edu
(408) 924-7560 office

The following represents a sample of print and broadcast stories featuring CSUTC research and leaders.

Date Title Media Outlet
04/14/2026 Rod Diridon Sr., ‘Father of Modern Transit’ and More, Celebrated by County leaders County of Santa Clara News Center
04/13/2026 When E-Bikes Meet the Law: CA’s Fight Over Safety, Speed, And Accountability Patch.com
04/13/2026 OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento Streetsblog California
04/08/2026 In Memoriam: Rod Diridon Sr. APTA Passenger Transport
04/07/2026 Former LA Metro Office of Extraordinary Innovation Author New Book Metro Magazine
04/06/2026 Rod Diridon, Sr.'s Legacy Will Live On VTA
04/06/2026 Honoring Rod Diridon, Sr.—A Lasting Legacy in Transportation SJSU Lucas Blog
04/06/2026 Rod Diridon remembered as Santa Clara County transit pioneer San Jose Spotlight
04/05/2026 Santa Clara County's ‘father of modern transit' Rod Diridon dies NBC
04/04/2026 Rod Diridon: Reactions to longtime community leader’s death The Mercury News
04/04/2026 Bay Area officials mourn loss of Rod Diridon, ‘father of modern transit in Silicon Valley’ Kron4
04/04/2026 Muere Rod Diridon, “padre del transporte moderno” del condado Santa Clara Telemundo Area Del Abahia
04/02/2026 Philbrick: The challenge of implementing AI in transportation San Jose Spotlight
04/01/2026 Transit Industry Leaders Publish Crucially Timed New Book to Help Navigate Bureaucracy and Drive Change Informed Infrastructure
03/31/2026 Community leaders mourn Rod Diridon Sr., honor his many contributions Cupertino Today
03/31/2026 Using Simulation Training to Mitigate Transit Assaults FAAC Commercial
03/31/2026 Climate and safety are colliding in the bike lane Politico
03/31/2026 The DC Streetcar Was Desired. It Just Wasn’t Worth It Bloomberg
03/30/2026 Too much of a good thing? As e-bike usage soars, cities scramble to keep commutes safe Western City
03/29/2026 Electric bikes can be fast and dangerous. Here's how to stay safe NBC News Connecticut

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