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Events
MTI organizes or participates in several transportation-related events each year. These include national 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. You can review our past events.
The Mineta Transportation Institute is deeply involved with many surface transportation issues. 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:
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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:
In addition to the opening and closing plenaries, the symposium features two types of sessions:
AICP credits are available for this event. Additional details and registration can be found here. Questions? Contact the following: Chad Riding Dr. Xiang ‘Jacob’ Yan The Symposium is convened by a partnership between APTA, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), University of Florida Transportation Institute, the T-SCORE University Transportation Center, and the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
October 24, 2024 |
Southern Colorado Transportation Conference 2024 - Colorado State University Pueblo’s Occhiato Student Center (OSC), 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 11:30a.m.-2:15p.m. (MT) | Link to register. Join transportation professionals and researchers for the Southern Colorado Transportation Conference (SCTC) 2024 to explore this urgent issue with this year’s theme: Climate Resiliency for Railroad Infrastructure. We will gather for a half-day conference and poster session on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Ochiatto Student Center (OSC) Ballroom. This year’s featured speakers are Shane Ferguson, Director, Region 2, Colorado Department of Transportation and Dr. Maryam Allahyar, Director, Research & Development, Federal Railroad Administration. Welcoming remarks will be provided by Armando Valdez, President, CSU Pueblo with closing remarks from Dr. Gail Mackin, Provost and Executive Vice President, CSU Pueblo.. In addition, this event will highlight research findings from the Climate Change and Extreme Events Training and Research Program, funded by the Federal Railroad Administration. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
October 30, 2024 |
Thrive with Bay Area Transportation - San Jose State University, Student Union, Meeting Room 4 8:30-11:00a.m. (PT) | Link to register. Step into the future of transportation at this Bay Area in-person summit to consider how abundant, affordable, accessible, and safe transportation transforms the ways we move and live. Connect and collaborate with industry leaders, elected officials, disability & environmental justice advocates, and more in a discussion moderated by Mineta Transportation Institute’s Executive Director Dr. Karen Philbrick. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of change and discover how we can thrive as a region! *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
| November 7, 2024 to November 9, 2024 |
ACSP2024 Annual Conference - Seattle, WA The Mineta Transportation Institute, with SJSU's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, is participating in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning 2024 Annual Conference in Seattle. As one of the largest events of the year for planning academics and professionals, the ACSP Annual Conference attracts faculty, researchers, and students from across the United States and from 30+ countries worldwide. The ACSP Annual Conference is known for furthering the success of the academic planning community. Visit MTI/SJSU bookshelves at the Community Connection Café and learn more about our authors. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
November 20, 2024 |
Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation (2024) - Online 12:00- 1:00p.m. (PT) | Link to register. WTS-SF Bay Area and the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) of San Jose State invite you to join us for a free virtual event "Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation." It will introduce university students and emerging professionals to transportation organizations that offer networking, professional development opportunities, and/or scholarship opportunities. Participating organizations include:
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November 20, 2024 |
GIS Day 2024 - Studio on the Street (76 South First Street, San José, CA) 3:00-6:00p.m. (PT) | Link to register. Spatial Analytics and Visualtization Institute (SAVI) and the SJSU GIS and Drone Society will celebrate National GIS Day with an afternoon focused on Data and Democracy. It's sure to be lively with the 2024 Presidential election just a few weeks in the rear view mirror! The student poster competition co-sponsored by the Public Interest Technology University Networks (PIT-UN) returns with larger prizes! Join us at the Studio on the Street (76 South First Street) from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm for dynamic conversations, amazing maps, engaging art, and yummy food!
GIS Day 24 Poster Competition The Spatial Analytics and Visualization Institute (SAVI) at San José State University, in partnership with Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN), is delighted to announce the 2024 student poster competition. This competition focuses on spatial analytics and visualization work related to urban planning, geography, UAV/Drones, wildfire science, and public policy issues. Submissions will be evaluated by a professional jury and are eligible for cash prizes and a digital badge. The posters must incorporate a significant spatial data component and are encouraged (though not required) to relate to the 2024 SJSU GIS Day day theme: Data and Democracy. Submission due date: November 4, 2024 Prizes: One 1st place jury award: $300 And five public vote awards at $100 each Poster submission template and link to register. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
December 6, 2024 |
COMTO Northern California - 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala - Oakland Marriott City Center, 1002 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 6:00-9:00p.m. (PT) | Link to register.
The 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala, hosted by COMTO Northern California, brings together leaders, professionals, and champions in celebration of transportation. This gala is more than an awards ceremony, it is a celebration of the power of education, mentorship, and community. As we honor the outstanding contributions of industry leaders and rising stars, your participation helps foster the next generation of diverse talent through scholarships that open doors for students pursuing careers in transportation. COMTO Northern California is dedicated to breaking barriers and ensuring that the transportation industry reflects the diversity of our communities. This gala supports their mission to provide scholarships that empower students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their academic and career goals in transportation. *MTI is a proud Norman Mineta Scholarship sponsor. |
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