Past Events
The Mineta Consortium for Transportation Mobility 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.
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February 18, 2026 |
GIS Careers with GIS Professionals - Online A Conversation on GIS Careers brought together professionals from transportation, entertainment, and higher education to explore how GIS skills translate into real-world careers. The webinar panel examined in-demand technical and analytical skills, highlighted emerging career pathways, and shared practical advice on crafting resumes that stand out in the GIS field. Co-sponsored by BayGeo and the Mineta Transportation Institute, the event supported students in navigating the evolving geospatial workforce and preparing for next steps after graduation. Featured Speakers:
View PDH Credit.Presenters: Marshall Wilson Ballard, Dhawal Kataria, and Pariya Pourmohammadi, PhD |
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February 11, 2026 |
Intelligent Speed Assistance: Can Technology Help California Stop Speeding? - Online This MTI Research Snaps webinar was based on the MTI-led California State University Transportation Consortium report, "A Holistic Inquiry of Intelligent Speed-Assist Technology: Safety Impacts, Technology Implementation, and Challenges." Speeding is a leading contributor to U.S. roadway fatalities, and California ranked among the states with the most speed-related crashes. Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology offered a solution to address this issue by notifying drivers of speed limits and, in some cases, intervening and lowering the speed to the posted limit. The discussion focused on the potential advantages and challenges of adopting this technology. Research suggested that while ISA systems were well-positioned to reduce speeding and enhance road safety, their success hinged on thoughtful design, user trust, and supportive policy. Attendees joined us for an investigation into ISA systems with a focus on how their risks and benefits might have affected California drivers. Presenters:
Moderator: Hilary Nixon, PhD, Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) View Recording.View Slide Deck.View PDH Certificate.About the PresentersDr. Sahar Ghanipoor Machiani is an MTI Researcher, Associate Professor in San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, and the Co-Director of the SDSU Smart Transportation Analytics Research (STAR) Lab. Before joining SDSU, she worked as a Research Associate at the Center for Infrastructure-Based Safety Systems, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). She has expertise in traffic safety, driver behavior modeling, automated vehicles, and infrastructure-based safety systems. Nusheen Baradaran is an MTI Graduate Student Research Assistant and Master of Science candidate in Civil Engineering at SDSU, specializing in transportation systems and intelligent vehicle technologies. Her research explores the implementation and behavioral impacts of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), integrating empirical data analysis with human factors insights. Alongside her academic work, she is a full-time civil engineer in the land development sector, focusing on coastal single-family residential projects. Her combined professional and academic experience informs a practical, interdisciplinary approach to transportation safety and emerging vehicle technologies. |
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January 27, 2026 |
Mega Event Safety: Student Voices on Human Trafficking - San José State University, Boccardo Business Center (BBC) 032 Major global events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games were approaching, bringing heightened risks related to public safety, human rights, and ethical business practices, including in the Bay Area and within the San José State University community. SJSU student researchers, supported by award-winning faculty, led this event focused on combating human trafficking at major events through transportation systems and supply chains. Students and Associate Professor Kezban Yagci, PhD, shared their original research, lived experiences, and practical insights on how SJSU students can help keep communities safe during major events and in everyday life. |
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January 11, 2026 to January 15, 2026 |
TRB Presentations 2026 MTI Research Associates and affiliated researchers presented at the 105th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board. This event attracted thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The meeting program covered all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.
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December 5, 2025 |
Move Bay Area Transportation, Climate, and Health South Bay Summit - San José State University Student Union, Meeting Room 4, Second Floor ✅ Visionary + Successes Panel — Hear from leaders who are delivering real wins in mobility, clean air, and healthier communities across the Bay Area ✅ Full-Room Discussion & Activity — Every voice in the room contributes to shaping our shared regional transportation vision ✅ Keynote Q&A — local transit luminary answers questions big and small ✅ Free event — breakfast and lunch included Invited and Confirmed Speakers Include:
*MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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November 13, 2025 |
Real Talk: Navigating Scholarships with Confidence and Clarity - Online The Mineta Transportation Institute Student Association hosted its third annual Scholarship Success Session—a free virtual event designed to help students strengthen their scholarship applications and explore funding opportunities for their education. Scholarship providers from the following organizations shared their insights:
They discussed what reviewers look for, introduced scholarship opportunities from their organizations, and provided practical tips participants could use right away. Attendees came ready with questions and left with valuable advice and resources to support their scholarship journey. View Recording.View Slide Deck.*MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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November 13, 2025 |
Everyday GenAI: Research, Writing, and Design Tools for Transportation Professionals - Online Generative AI is a powerful tool already benefitting the industry as a whole—but were you integrating it into your everyday work? In Everyday AI, MTI’s new webinar series, participants learned how to use AI tools to enhance their research, simplify their writing, and elevate their report design. The first session, “Finding Information,” focused on using free GenAI tools to quickly find transportation data and information. SJSU Professor Egbe-Etu Etu, an expert in transportation data analytics, shared strategies for asking the right questions (“prompt engineering,” in AI-speak) and validating results. The session explored how GenAI can empower transportation professionals at every level to work more efficiently and make better data-driven decisions. Presenter: Dr. Egbe-Etu Etu, MTI Research Associate & SJSU Assistant Professor Moderator: Dr. Asha Weinstein Agrawal, Education Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI)
This webinar was co-sponsored by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and WTS SF Bay Area Chapter. View Recording.View Slide Deck.View PDH Certificate.About the PresenterDr. Egbe-Etu Etu is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at San Jose State University (SJSU). Before joining SJSU, Dr. Etu received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Wayne State University in 2021 and his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Covenant University, Nigeria, in 2016. His research interest centers on the development of use-inspired machine learning models to solve challenging business problems in healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. The main aim of his research is to develop decision-support tools that will help business professionals do their best work, improve resilience and overall system performance while minimizing errors. He is a member of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineering (IISE), and SAVE International. In 2020, he received the IEOM Annual Conference Best Paper Award in the Healthcare Systems track. |
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November 7, 2025 to January 8, 2026 |
Beneath I-280: Excavating a Neighborhood Lost to San José Freeways - DiNapoli Gallery, 2nd Floor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San José, CA 95112 In the mid-1960s, as I-280 and CA-87 reshaped San José’s landscape, an entire neighborhood disappeared. Through newly digitized Caltrans photographs and archival materials, Beneath I-280 visualized the vibrant communities that once stood there—inviting reflection on the social and environmental costs of mid-century urban planning. Developed by researchers and students from San José State University’s Institute for Metropolitan Studies in collaboration with the King Library’s California Room, the project mapped the stories of the people who lost their homes to freeway construction. It invited the community to reimagine a more equitable, people-centered San José. Visitors could explore the digital exhibit at library.sjsu.edu/exhibits for more information. This exhibition, which received initial funding from the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), was based on the MTI-funded research project Beneath I-280: Excavating a Neighborhood Lost to San José Freeways. |
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November 4, 2025 |
Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation (2025) - Online WTS-SF Bay Area and the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) of San Jose State hosted this free virtual event "Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation" that introduced university students and emerging professionals to transportation organizations that offer networking, professional development opportunities, and/or scholarship opportunities. Invited organizations include:
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October 29, 2025 |
Safety in Motion: Combatting Human Trafficking, Exploitation, and Violence in 2026 - Doubletree Hilton, 2050 Gateway Pl, San Jose, CA 95110 On October 29, 2025, the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, Santa Clara County’s Valley Transit Authority, and Santa Clara County’s Human Trafficking Taskforce hosted Safety in Motion: Combating Human Trafficking, Exploitation, and Violence. This one-day conference focused on identifying and responding to different forms of violence, with a specific emphasis on human trafficking. With the Bay Area preparing to host major sporting events in 2026—including the NFL Super Bowl, NBA March Madness, and FIFA World Cup—participants explored both the opportunities and heightened risks these gatherings present, particularly for trafficking, exploitation, and violence. The event brought together professionals from the hospitality and transit industries, law enforcement partners, and advocates supporting survivors. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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