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.

Dates	Events
October 28, 2025 to October 30, 2025	2025 “Research to Practice” Transit Symposium - Online The 2025 “Research to Practice” Transit Symposium took place October 28-30, 2025, online. As the transit industry is experiencing significant changes (e.g., new technologies, potential funding shortage) in recent years, the symposium provided a platform where transit experts shared insights on how evidence-based research is being or can be used to make the most of these opportunities in a dynamic environment. This year’s symposium focused on the following topics: AI in Transit Federal Transit Innovations High-speed rail Rural Transit Intercity Bus Systems Microtransit and Paratransit State of Practice The Symposium was convened by a partnership between APTA, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), University of Florida Transportation Institute, UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, the Mineta Transportation Institute, and the Safety and Mobility Advancements Regional Transportation and Economics Research (SMARTER) Center at Morgan State.
October 27, 2025	From TikTok to Transit: Storytelling for Emerging Mobility - Online This MTI Research Snaps webinar was based on the MTI report, "Best Practices in Marketing and Creative Outreach for New Transportation Technologies." Emerging transportation technologies are transforming the ways we move, but public understanding and trust often lag behind innovation. In this Research Snaps webinar, participants explored how to effectively address concerns, communicate advantages, and foster trust across communities as electric vehicles, micromobility solutions, autonomous vehicles, hyperloop systems, and mobility-as-a-service platforms gain traction. Drawing on insights from academic research, industry best practices, and real-world campaigns, the project’s author showcased innovative outreach strategies that go beyond traditional messaging. The session highlighted the power of creative digital content and storytelling to resonate with diverse audiences. Presenter: William (Billy) Riggs, PhD, MTI Research Associate; Director, Autonomous Vehicles and the City Initiative, USF Moderator: Hilary Nixon, PhD, Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) View Recording. View Slide Deck. View PDH Certificate. About the Presenter William (Billy) Riggs, PhD, AICP, LEED AP is a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Management, and the Director of the Autonomous Vehicles and the City Initiative. He is a global expert on automated mobility and future transportation, urban technology, transport economics and business models, and sustainable urban development in the face of climate change. Dr. Riggs has authored over 100 publications; with work featured in media outlets—including the Economist, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Washington Post, PBS, TF1, the Atlantic and more. His popular 2022 Mineta Transportation Institute report entitled, Blockchain and Distributed Autonomous Community Ecosystems: Opportunities to Democratize Finance and Delivery of Transport, Housing, Urban Greening and Community Infrastructure, created a green rationale for local currencies. He is the author of two books; most recently, End of the Road: Reimagining the Street as the Heart of the City (2022). Dr. Riggs has been a fellow with the National Science Foundation, sits on the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Policy and Law, Committee on Emerging Technology and Law, and the Committee on the Landscape and the Built Environment. Presenters: William (Billy) Riggs, PhD
October 9, 2025	Designing California’s Rail Future: Lessons from Foster + Partners - Online MTI hosted the latest installment of our On the Right Track webinar series featuring Angus Campbell of the globally acclaimed architecture practice Foster + Partners. Campbell discussed his work on rail stations both internationally and domestically in the US, particularly in California. This included San Jose Diridon station and several stations along the Central Valley segment of California High-Speed Rail. Campbell’s work spans a wide range of projects, many involving adaptive reuse and mixed-use districts. The conversation explored what California can learn from international examples Foster + Partners has worked on and examined lessons for delivering projects more efficiently while also maximizing their benefits for cities and regions. This not-to-be-missed conversation took place on Thursday, October 9th. Featured Guest: Angus Campbell, Senior Partner, Foster + Partners Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation; MSTM Instructor This webinar was co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee and US High Speed Rail Association. View Recording. View PDH Certificate. About the Featured Speaker Angus Campbell studied at the University of Birmingham and the Bartlett School of Architecture before joining Foster + Partners in 1990. During his three decades at Foster + Partners, he has worked on some of the world’s most prestigious rail infrastructure, venues, and masterplans across more than 20 countries. Angus has overseen some of our most complex projects, including Wembley Stadium, which opened in 2007; the development of the adjoining Wembley Park Station and masterplan, now the centrepiece of one of the world’s most successful entertainment districts; and the Hydro in Glasgow, one of the busiest 15,000-seat indoor arenas in the world. Angus has also been involved in the design of major pieces of infrastructure, starting with the King’s Cross Masterplan and the expansion of St Pancras Station. This experience led to his role as architectural design lead for the Haramain High-Speed Rail, linking the cities of Makkah and Madinah, which opened in 2019, as well as the transportation plan for the city of Jeddah. Angus’ unique experience includes the design of stations as urban anchors and how this impacts the design of the surrounding precinct in its urban setting. This gives him a holistic understanding of design briefs and the associated challenges they pose in creating a successful 365-day destination. Since 1998, he has developed a keen interest in venues and transit architecture. He was project architect for Wembley National Stadium, became a project director in 2001, a partner in 2004, and was made a senior partner in 2014. Recent projects include the City and South West Extension in Sydney, where he designed six stations with integrated overbuild, which opened in 2024. He is currently working in California on California High-Speed Rail, the expansion of Diridon Intermodal Station, and the BART Extension, which brings public transport to Silicon Valley. Presenters: Angus Campbell & Eric Eidlin
October 6, 2025	2nd Annual Southern Colorado Transportation Conference - Colorado State University Pueblo’s Occhiato Student Center (OSC), 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 Join transportation professionals and researchers for the 2nd Annual Southern Colorado Transportation Conference (SCTC) to explore this year’s theme: Extreme Events Management for Railroad Infrastructure. We will gather for a full-day conference and poster session on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Ochiatto Student Center (OSC) Ballroom. To learn more about this Conference, visit the event website. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event.
September 25, 2025	Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition: Information Night (2025) MTI was joined by eager middle school students, dedicated parents, and passionate educators at the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition Information Night. This event served as a gateway to an extraordinary national STEAM competition crafted to educate and engage students by solving our nation’s critical transportation issues. Participants learned how they can participate in the competition, and win prizes as we revealed this year’s "Ride On, Ride Safe—E-Bike Style!" competition prompt. Learn more about the competition: https://transweb.sjsu.edu/workforce-development/garrett-morgan-program
September 4, 2025	From Paris to Madrid: What Great Stations Teach Us - Online MTI hosted an inside look at lessons learned from a recent San José State University study trip to Spain and France—home to some of the most celebrated high-speed rail systems and stations in the world. Through first-hand student experiences and expert perspectives, the event explored how great stations seamlessly connect intercity rail services with safe spaces for walking and biking and anchor vibrant urban neighborhoods that power regional economies. The session examined what makes these stations thrive: the governance structures that keep them running smoothly, innovative strategies to futureproof them against tomorrow’s challenges, and the art of building public trust through strategic engagement. Attendees gained valuable insights and actionable inspiration to help transform mobility in their own communities. Featured Guests: Dakota Gross, Senior Planner, LSA Associates, Inc.; SJSU MS in Transportation Management (MSTM) Student Alex Kenefick, Chief, Integration and Network Planning Branch, Caltrans; MSTM Alum ('17) Inmaculada Mohino, PhD, Associate Professor, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Fabrice Morenon, PhD, Managing Director, SNCF Hubs & Connexions Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation; MSTM Instructor This webinar was co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, CRISI: Promoting Railroading Careers and Developing the Current Rail Industry Workforce, High Speed Rail Alliance, SJSU Institute for Metropolitan Studies, and US High Speed Rail Association. 1 PDH credit available View Recording. View Slide Deck. View PDH Certificate. About the Featured Speakers Dakota Gross* is a transportation planning consultant based in Los Angeles. She is also a current graduate student in the Master of Science in Transportation Management (MSTM) program at the Mineta Transportation Institute, part of the Lucas Graduate School of Business at San José State University. Dakota has worked on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, including preparing transportation and environmental planning documentation for the California High-Speed Rail project. Alex Kenefick is the Branch Chief of the Integration and Network Planning Branch at the Caltrans Division of Rail. The branch is responsible for the release and update of the California State Rail Plan. Alex has had past careers in service, tourism, and watershed planning and management. Alex has a BS in Planning and Development from USC and a MS in Transportation Management from San Jose State University. Inmaculada Mohino, PhD is Associate Professor at the Polytechnical University of Madrid, where her research focuses on urban design, regional planning, and the spatial impacts of large transportation infrastructure, with a particular focus on high-speed networks. She holds masters degrees in civil engineering and urban design, and a PhD in Territory, Infrastructure, and Environment from the University of Castilla La Mancha (UCLM). She previously taught at both UCLM and Universidad Complutense de Madrid and was a visiting scholar at Oxford Brookes University, UCLA, and the University of Amsterdam. Her work has been published in high-impact scientific journals, including the Journal of Transport Geography. Fabrice Morenon, PhD is the Managing Director of SNCF Hubs & Connexions, the arm of the French Railways that oversees the development of rail stations internationally. With a PhD in Economics and degrees from La Sorbonne and Sciences Po, his expertise spans station financing, development, and operations. Morenon is a Chevalier (Knight) of the French National Order of Merit, has been appointed French foreign trade advisor by the French Prime Minister, and was named Chairman of the sector “Station Managers Global group” at the International Union of Railways (UIC). Presenters: Inmaculada Mohino, PhD, Fabrice Morenon, PhD, & Eric Eidlin
August 15, 2025 to August 16, 2025	CSUTC 2025: Shaping the Future of Transportation - California State University, Long Beach, California, 90850, USA Link to register. You are invited to CSUTC 2025: Shaping the Future of Transportation! Proudly hosted by the California State University Transportation Consortium, this conference marks nearly eight years of groundbreaking research, innovative training programs, and transformative collaborations. Join us in showcasing impactful research and planning a roadmap to support and advance safe, efficient, and equitable transportation in the State of California and the nation. Through a lens of sustainability and innovation, CSUTC 2025 will focus on the current and future workforce training needs, practical and industrial applications of research and technology. Taking place August 15th and 16th on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, this new event will feature engaging panel discussions, networking opportunities, and technical presentations. Topics of focus include: Transportation Workforce Training Equipping the next generation of professionals with skills for success & a thriving industry Transportation Management and Innovation Optimizing the effective movement and management of people and goods Traffic Control and Congestion Relief Using smarter solutions to address CA’s most pressing mobility challenges Trade and Transportation Logistics Maximizing planning & coordination for seamless movement Mitigating the Environmental Impacts of Transportation Reducing the immediate and long-term negative impacts of GHG on the health and well being of our planet and people Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement Revolutionizing infrastructure for safety, sustainability, and efficiency Connect pioneering research to real-world applications and help shape the future of transportation! View the Conference Page. View the Sponsorship Page. Add event to your calendar.
June 21, 2025	33rd Annual Awards Banquet and Convocation Celebration - San José, CA To ensure the efficient movement of people and products, we must prepare the next generation of skilled transportation professionals who can lead a thriving, forward-thinking transportation industry for a more connected world. To that end, MTI held its 33rd Annual Banquet and Convocation Celebration at San José State University on June 21, 2025. Joined by our distinguished Board of Trustees, we celebrated our 2024 MSTM graduates, alumni of the year, the winners of the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition, and much more. This exciting MSTM celebration included *individualized recognition of each graduate and award presentations*.
May 28, 2025	Keeping AAPI Seniors Connected: Addressing Mobility and Safety - Online This webinar is based on a California State University Transportation Consortium research project, funded by California's Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act. It is co-sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). As the U.S. population ages, how is transportation adapting to serve more older adults? Projections indicate that the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community will make up 11 percent of people 65 years and older in the United States by 2050. AAPI elders face unique mobility challenges, including language barriers, cultural barriers, anti-Asian hate, accessibility to public transit, traffic safety and public security concerns. Experts discuss how to best serve the aging AAPI population to ensure everyone can access opportunities and engage with their communities. Presenters: Yongping Zhang, PhD, MTI Researcher; Associate Professor, Cal Poly Pomona Moderator: Davey Kim, MTI Trustee; Senior Vice President, WSP Read the research project: Understanding Mobility-Related Challenges for AAPI Older Adults: A Preliminary Study in Southern California View PDH Credit View Recording View Slide Deck Presenters: Yongping Zhang, PhD & Davey S. Kim
May 21, 2025	2025 MSTM Capstone Showcase - Online Students from the Master of Science in Transportation Management program at San José State University presented their final capstone research projects. This interactive event provided opportunities to meet with the students and learn about their research on critical transportation management challenges.