Events

News & 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:

Alverina Weinardy
Director of Operations
alverina.weinardy@sjsu.edu
408-924-7566

Hilary Nixon
Deputy Executive Director
hilary.nixon@sjsu.edu
408-924-7564

Dates	Events
December 5, 2024	Indigenous Placemaking - Studio on the Street (76 South First Street, San José, CA) 10:00-11:00a.m. (PT) IMS and the Mineta Transportation Institute invite you to join us for a lecture from Clifford Gordon Atleo, Assoc. Professor of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University. A Ts’msyen (Kitselas/Kitsumkalum) and Nuu-chah-nulth (Ahousaht) scholar, Dr. Atleo studies Indigenous governance and self determination. He will share his new work, a series of case studies on Indigenous Placemaking in Metropolitan Vancouver. *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.
December 11, 2024	The French Case: Stations as City Boosters - Online 12:00-12:45p.m. (PT) \| Link to register. On the Right Track: The Transformative Potential of Rail Discover the secrets behind over 50 years of global high-speed rail innovation in MTI’s newest webinar series! Explore station planning, station design development best practices, and groundbreaking projects from France, Germany, and Spain, featuring actionable insights from expert speakers. Join us as we explore how international high-speed rail success can guide U.S. professionals to shape the future of transit in our communities. Webinar #1 - The French Case: Stations as City Boosters Join Fabrice Morenon, PhD, Managing Director of French Railways international branch, as he explores how French rail stations serve as catalysts for urban and regional growth. Drawing on notable examples from stations in larger cities like Lyon and Bordeaux, as well as smaller cities like Besançon, Dr. Morenon will reveal how iterative design processes and public-private partnerships transform stations into powerful economic and mobility hubs. In the first of this webinar series, discover how French development principles can inspire high-speed rail success in the U.S. Featured Guest: Fabrice Morenon, PhD, Managing Director, SNCF Hubs & Connexions Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation 0.75 PDH credit available Add event to Google calendar. Presenters:* Fabrice Morenon, PhD & Eric Eidlin
December 14, 2024	Hands-On Fix-a-Flat Workshop - Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell Street Berkeley, CA 94703 1:00-2:30p.m. (PT) \| Link to register. Join Bike East Bay for an interactive, hands-on workshop where we will review the basic process of fixing a flat and inner tube patching, as well as strategies to avoid flats. Bring your own flat tire or use one of our class demos! No prior experience is necessary to attend this class. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this workshop.
April 5, 2025 to April 26, 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. The competition day is tentatively scheduled for a Saturday in April 2025. Please check this webpage periodically for updates. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this competition.