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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.
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March 20, 2026 |
SAVI Talk: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of City Governance - Online, - Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Room 225 3:00-5:00p.m. (PT) | Link to register. Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from theory to practice inside city governments—but what does that actually look like, and what comes next? Join us for a dynamic, in-person conversation bringing together leading researchers and city practitioners to explore how AI is reshaping urban governance, mobility, and public services. This event bridges cutting-edge academic insight with real-world municipal experience, offering a rare opportunity to hear how cities are experimenting with AI today—and how they can do so responsibly tomorrow. This hybrid program will feature short presentations from Dr. Junghwan Kim (Virginia Tech) and Dr. Yongsung Lee (UC Davis), who will examine how AI is influencing public-sector decision-making, transportation systems, and long-term urban planning. Their talks will set the stage for a moderated panel discussion with Keith Hertzberg of the City of San José, who will share firsthand perspectives on the opportunities, constraints, and lessons learned from applying AI within city operations. Together, the panel will address critical questions such as:
Whether you are a student, researcher, city professional, or community member interested in the future of cities, this event offers a grounded, forward-looking look at how AI is shaping the next generation of urban governance. *MTI is a proud co-sponsor of this event. *1 PDH credit available |
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