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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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April 9, 2025 |
Garrett Morgan Competition Career Night (2025) - Online How will automation and urban technology redefine our cities? What role do engineers play in building sustainable, resilient infrastructure? At the Garrett Morgan Competition Career Night, we explored these questions and more about the future of transportation careers with two experts shaping the industry. Dr. Billy Riggs, professor at the University of San Francisco and director of the Autonomous Vehicles and the City Initiative, discussed his career in automated mobility and transportation innovation. Andrea Mosqueda, a licensed professional engineer, shared her perspective on what it’s like designing roads, bikeways, and drainage systems to meet the challenges of modern cities. Guest Speakers:
View the Recording.View the Slide Deck.About the Speakers Andrea Mosqueda, PE is a Project Engineer with Ardurra. With over 7 years of experience, she has contributed to and led design efforts for numerous general civil, transportation, stormwater, and structural engineering projects in California including several large-scale public works infrastructure projects. An active member of ASCE, Andrea has advanced the profession through her commitment to professional and community activities including K-12 and college student outreach. Andrea holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a M.S. in Civil Engineering with a structural focus from CSULB. William (Billy) Riggs, PhD is an MTI Research Associate. He is also a professor at the University of San Francisco, and the director of the Autonomous Vehicles and the City Initiative. He is an expert in the fields automated mobility and future transportation, urban technology and sustainable urban development in the face of climate change. He has authored over 100 publications, including the 2022 Mineta Transportation Institute report, Blockchain and Distributed Autonomous Community Ecosystems: Opportunities to Democratize Finance and Delivery of Transport, Housing, Urban Greening and Community Infrastructure. Dr. Riggs is the author of two books, most recently, End of the Road: Reimagining the Street as the Heart of the City, which envision a distributed and sustainable future for our cities. Presenters: Andrea Mosqueda & William Riggs, PhD |
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April 5, 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 was divided into 3 grade levels; Upper Elementary, Middle, and High schools. Each grade level had 10 teams per grade and teams of up to 10 students and at least one faculty member or club advisor. This competition showcased 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. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this competition. |
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March 27, 2025 |
Women Who Move Northern California Reception - Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 In celebration of Women's History Month, COMTO (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials) Northern California hosted the "Women Who Move Northern California" Reception. Attendees joined featured guests for an inspiring event celebrating women who are educating and empowering future generations of transportation professionals through their wisdom, passion, and leadership. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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March 11, 2025 |
Electrifying Transit: Zero-Emission Buses in the U.S. - Online Major challenges leave agencies and transit bus manufacturers facing uncertainty as the U.S. public transportation sector charges ahead into a zero-emission future. Leah Foecke and Zachary Karson of global infrastructure advisory firm Rebel Group and authors of a recent MTI publication explored obstacles and insights in the US transit bus market. The discussion focused on key industry dynamics, financial challenges with zero-emission bus (ZEB) acquisition, technological barriers in deployment, and regulatory issues. Presenters:
Moderator: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) View Recording.View PDH Credit.View Presentation Slides.About the PresentersMTI Researcher; Manager, Rebel Group
Leah is a Manager at Rebel with over seven years of experience as an economic consultant and policy advisor. She brings experience advising clients at the national, state, and local level, with particular expertise in transit and transportation, zero-emission transition, and public-private infrastructure delivery. Prior to Rebel, Leah provided economic analysis, strategic advisory services, and monitoring and evaluation support to public and private sector clients as an economic consultant and held fellowships focused on climate and infrastructure with the City of Boston and the State of Massachusetts. She holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Public Policy and a bachelor’s degree in economics and biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. MTI Researcher; Manager, Rebel Group
Zachary is a Manager at Rebel with experience advising both public and private clients on infrastructure projects and transactions in various sectors, including mass transit and mobility, renewable energy, broadband, water, and wastewater. Zachary focuses on financial analysis, risk analysis, procurement support, and assisting clients with key commercial and financial decisions. Zachary is also a registered Series 50 municipal financial advisor. Before working at Rebel, Zachary worked for various public and private organizations in the renewable energy sector. He holds a master’s degree in public administration and a master’s degree in business administration from New York University, and a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from Kenyon College. Presenters: Leah Foecke, Zachary Karson, Dr. Karen Philbrick |
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March 10, 2025 |
ITS California NorCal Spring Meeting - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San Jose State University, Meeting Room 225 ITS California and MTI hosted an on-campus luncheon event exploring the future of human-AI interaction in transportation. This event featured opening remarks from MTI’s Executive Director Dr. Karen Philbrick and Gary Carlin from ITSCA. Presenters included industry leaders from Caltrans and Dr. Gaojian Huang, who use real-life case studies to discuss his research “Beyond Automation: The Future of Human-AI Interaction in Transportation.” *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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March 5, 2025 |
Berlin, Beijing, Bakersfield: Station Design Insights for U.S. Rail - Online 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. This webinar series is co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, California High-Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Alliance, and US High Speed Rail Association. Webinars include:
Webinar #4 - Berlin, Beijing, Bakersfield: Station Design Insights for U.S. Rail Join us for the final installment of our webinar series On the Right Track: The Transformative Potential of Rail! This session features expert insights from Heidi Sokolowsky (Urban Field Studio), Kristopher Takács (AECOM), and Eric Eidlin (City of San José). All three have decades of experience in station planning, both in the U.S. and globally. In this session, the three panelists will summarize key takeaways from the past three webinars in the series and reflect upon how global insights from world-class station design and project delivery can influence the future of multimodal transit in California, the U.S., and beyond. They will also consider how recent federal policy shifts could influence the trajectory of high-speed rail projects in the U.S. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation shaping the future of rail! Featured Guests:
View Recording.View PDH Credit.View Presentation Slides.About the SpeakersEric Eidlin is Station Planning Manager with the City of San Jose. In this role, he plays a leading role in the City’s efforts to transform Diridon Station into a world-class multimodal hub. Eric brings a wealth of experience in high-speed rail (HSR) and intermodal facility planning to the City, including from his travels to France and Germany, where he has studied best practices in HSR system and station development. Eric previously worked as Sustainability Manager for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Region 9 office in San Francisco, where he coordinated major federal interagency initiatives relating to sustainable transportation and development. Eric holds a master’s degree in urban design from the University of Toronto and a master’s degree in city planning from UCLA.
Heidi Sokolowsky is a founding partner at Urban Field Studio, an urban design firm based in San Francisco. Heidi has received her master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, and has worked on urban development and transit-centered projects for over 30 years, including station areas for HSR, BART, Caltrain, and L.A. Metro Stations. Heidi is currently a consultant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority focusing on station area planning, early site activation, and community engagement. She enjoys and collaborates on the design of urban places that are walkable, livable, and sustainable – and can evolve over time. She is also a regular user of trains and bikes. She has taught urban design at San José State University and at the Bauhaus University in Weimar.
Architect and urbanist Kristopher Takács leads AECOM’s global practice for Stations and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), a multi-disciplinary team of designers, transportation experts, and land planning strategists recognized for creative, technical expertise that connects people, buildings and places. Kristopher has been instrumental in the creation of award-winning multi-modal passenger facilities and mixed-use urban development around the world, including Denver Union Station and Brightline Florida. He is a skilled leader of complex urban design and transportation infrastructure projects that deeply engage public and private stakeholders—projects that lead with vision and result in consensus-driven value creation. Presenters: Eric Eidlin, Heidi Sokolowsky, and Kristopher Takacs |
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March 5, 2025 to March 9, 2025 |
Fresno International Transportation Innovations / S.T.E.P. Summit 2025 - Valdez Hall, Fresno, CA The Fresno International Transportation Innovations / S.T.E.P. Summit 2025 is a global conference, assembling leaders in the transportation energy sector, along with policymakers, engineers, and advocates for sustainable transportation worldwide. The goal of the 2025 S.T.E.P. Summit is to promote innovations in sustainable transportation design, planning, and policy, focusing on alternative energy like hydrogen, biofuels, and electrification. To learn more about this Summit, visit the event website. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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February 14, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - High School Day - Santa Clara, CA Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 75 local high school students to participate in High School Day at Valley Water District Office. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
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February 13, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - Girl Day - San José, CA Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 150 local high school girls to participate in Girl Day at San José Woman's Club and San José State University. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
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February 12, 2025 |
The German Case: Rail Stations to Connect the World - Online 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. This webinar series is co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, California High-Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Alliance, and US High Speed Rail Association. Webinars include:
Webinar #3 - The German Case: Rail Stations to Connect the World Get ready for the latest installment of our On the Right Track series featuring Tobias Keyl from the globally acclaimed architecture firm Gerkan, Marg & Partners (gmp). Explore how world-class multimodal transportation hubs enable seamless global mobility, while also serving as destinations in and of themselves. Renowned for their designs of rail stations, airports, and sports complexes across Europe and Asia, gmp has redefined large-scale infrastructure. Mr. Keyl will highlight Berlin Main Station as an example of how national infrastructure investments helped unify a long-divided country. He will also discuss gmp’s work in China, and advancements that can inspire the future of intermodal travel in the U.S. Join us to help shape the future of mobility! Featured Guest: Tobias Keyl, Associate Partner, gmp Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation *1 PDH credit available
View Recording.View PDH Credit.About Tobias KeylTobias Keyl is an Associate Partner in gmp’s Berlin office. After studying architecture at the Technical University in Braunschweig and becoming a registered architect, he started at gmp in Berlin in 2004. In 2009, Tobias transferred to gmp’s Beijing office, before returning to Berlin seven years later. A true global citizen, he has successfully managed several large-scale projects from conception to delivery and is currently overseeing efforts across Europe, Asia, and Africa. This reach enables Tobias to swiftly grasp the complexity of his clients’ cultures and challenges, empowering innovative solution strategies that adhere to the highest design standards. Tobias’s work focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration towards sustainable projects: In 2020 he was part of the industry Advisor Group at Harvard University Graduate School of Design on the topic “Future of Air Travel.” Since 2021 Tobias has been a part of gmp's global sustainable design steering group. Presenters: Tobias Keyl & Eric Eidlin |
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February 11, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - Middle School Day - San Jose Mineta International Airport Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 90 local middle school students to participate in Middle School Day at San Jose Mineta International Airport. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
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February 11, 2025 |
gmp Insights: Architecture & Community - Mineta Transportation Institute, 210 N 4th Street, 4th Floor, San Jose, CA 95112 Tobias Keyl from renowned Hamburg-founded international architecture firm Gerkan, Marg & Partners (gmp) joined MTI in an exciting in-person discussion of transformative transportation projects from Germany, China, and around the world. Attendees had the opportunity to explore gmp’s impressive portfolio of work and hear about how they design transit stations and airports as revolutionary hubs of community and connection that advance safety, sustainability, and economic impact.
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Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation Featured Guest: Tobias Keyl, Associate Partner, gmp |
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February 10, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - Elementary School Day - Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose, CA Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 80 local elementary school students to participate in Elementary School Day at Mexican Heritage Plaza. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
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February 7, 2025 |
Youth of the Year Gala - San José, CA What is Youth of the Year? The judging process includes evaluating the nominees’ academic performance, personal statements, two references, assessing public speaking skills, and one-on-one interviews with candidates. The Citywide Youth of the Year receives a college scholarship and the opportunity to advance to Boys & Girls Clubs’ Northern California Youth of the Year competition. To learn more about this program, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley's website. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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January 31, 2025 to February 2, 2025 |
2025 ITE Western District Student Leadership Summit - Los Angeles, CA Institute of Transportation Engineers at UCLA hosted the 12th annual ITE Western District Student Leadership Summit. Students and transportation professionals from across the West Coast gathered for three days of learning, networking, and mentorship. The Summit was organized entirely by students and designed to develop the next generation of leaders in transportation. The three-day summit included a transportation career fair, field trips, panels, workshops, a gala dinner, and more. The SLS Organizing Committee aimed to build significant connections, facilitate mutual learning, and grow student leaders as they enter the industry. To learn more about this Summit, visit ITE at UCLA's website. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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January 15, 2025 |
The Spanish Case: Transformacion Rápida - Online 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. This webinar series was co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, California High-Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Alliance, and US High Speed Rail Association. Webinars include:
Webinar #2 - The Spanish Case: Transformacion Rápida In the second installment of “On the Right Track: The Transformative Potential of Rail” series, explore how high-speed rail has transformed Spanish society and its economy from international rail expert Eduardo Romo. Despite starting later in high-speed rail than some countries, Spain now has the greatest amount of track mileage in Europe and the second most in the world. Learn what factors led to this rapid adoption and the opportunities and challenges high-speed rail presents to cities of all sizes. Don’t miss out on these insights and more, including what Spanish high-speed rail can show professionals in the U.S.! Featured Guest: Eduardo Romo, Principal, Technology for Railways and Engineering Solutions (TRES, LLC); President, Fundación Caminos de Hierro Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation View Recording.View PDH Credit.About Eduardo RomoEduardo Romo is an international expert in railway systems with over 35 years of experience carrying out more than 100 railway projects. As a senior rail engineer he has led the planning and design of a number of sections and components of more than a dozen high-speed rail lines in Spain, other European countries, and the United States. Now based in Oakland, he is Principal at Technology for Railways and Engineering Solutions (TRES, LLC), President of non-profit Railways Expertise Centre Fundación Caminos de Hierro, Vice Chairman of UIC Intercity and High-Speed Committee, and Coordinator of Organizing Committee for International Conference on Engineering for HSR. Presenters: Eduardo Romo & Eric Eidlin |
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January 5, 2025 to January 9, 2025 |
TRB Presentations 2025 MTI Research Associates and affiliated researchers will be presenting at the 104th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board. This event attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The meeting program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. Listed below is a summary of many of the presentations, workshops, and poster sessions where MTI researchers will be showcasing their research. If you are planning to attend the annual meeting, check out these sessions!
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December 14, 2024 |
Hands-On Fix-a-Flat Workshop - Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell Street Berkeley, CA 94703 Bike East Bay hosted an interactive, hands-on workshop where participants reviewed the basic process of fixing a flat and inner tube patching, as well as strategies to avoid flats. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this workshop. |
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December 11, 2024 |
The French Case: Stations as City Boosters - Online 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. This webinar series was co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, California High-Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Alliance, and US High Speed Rail Association. Webinars include:
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
View Recording.View PDH Credit.About Fabrice Morenon, PhDFabrice 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: Fabrice Morenon, PhD & Eric Eidlin |
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December 6, 2024 |
COMTO Northern California - 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala - Oakland Marriott City Center, 1002 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
The 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala, hosted by COMTO Northern California, brought together leaders, professionals, and champions in celebration of transportation. This gala was more than an awards ceremony. It celebrated the power of education, mentorship, and community as we honor the outstanding contributions of industry leaders and rising stars. COMTO Northern California is dedicated to breaking barriers and ensuring that the transportation industry reflects the diversity of our communities. This gala supported their mission to provide scholarships that empower students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their academic and career goals in transportation. *MTI was a proud Norman Mineta Scholarship sponsor. |
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December 5, 2024 |
Indigenous Placemaking - Studio on the Street (76 South First Street, San José, CA) IMS and the Mineta Transportation Institute hosted Clifford Gordon Atleo, Assoc. Professor of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University to share his new work, a series of case studies on Indigenous Placemaking in Metropolitan Vancouver. A Ts’msyen (Kitselas/Kitsumkalum) and Nuu-chah-nulth (Ahousaht) scholar, Dr. Atleo studies Indigenous governance and self determination. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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November 23, 2024 |
Biking in Wet Weather Workshop - Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell Street Berkeley, CA 94703 Riding comfortably in the rain can be easy and fun by planning ahead and using a bit of additional gear. At this free, in-person workshop Bike East Bay talked about:
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November 20, 2024 |
GIS Day 2024 - Studio on the Street (76 South First Street, San José, CA) Spatial Analytics and Visualtization Institute (SAVI) and the SJSU GIS and Drone Society celebrated National GIS Day with an afternoon focused on Data and Democracy. The event also included a student poster competition co-sponsored by the Public Interest Technology University Networks (PIT-UN). *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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November 20, 2024 to November 22, 2024 |
California Transit Association's 59th Annual Fall Conference & Expo - San José, CA California Transit Association's 59th Annual Fall Conference & Expo, hosted by VTA, was held on November 20-22, 2024, in San Jose. This is the transit conference for professionals of all levels – there really is something for everyone. Take a look at the full Agenda and note the plethora of networking opportunities, receptions, workshops, tours, and awards celebrations. *MTI was a proud partner of this event. |
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November 20, 2024 |
Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation (2024) - 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. Participating organizations include:
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November 13, 2024 |
Perfecting Your Scholarship Application (2024) - Online MTI Student Association hosted a free virtual event to learn tips for perfecting students' scholarship applications for a better chance at funding their education. Speakers joined from transportation associations such as the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), California Transportation Foundation (CTF), and Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS). Attendees learned about each association's scholarship programs. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. View Recording.View Slide Deck. |
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| 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, participated 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. Attendees had the opportunity to visit the Community Connection Café and learn more about MTI/SJSU authors. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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October 30, 2024 |
Thrive with Bay Area Transportation - San Jose State University, Student Union, Meeting Room 4 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!
Keynote: Carl Guardino, Chair, California Transportation Commission Moderator: Dr. Karen Philbrick, Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute Speakers: ● Mountain View City Councilmember Margaret Abe Koga ● Nathaniel J. Arnold III, Vice President of ATU 192 ● Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County ● Dylan Fabris, San Francisco Transit Riders, Voices for Public Transportation ● Christine Fitzgerald, Silicon Valley Independent Living Center, Voices for Public Transportation ● Ren Fitzgerald, Chair of the Berkeley Transportation and Infrastructure Commission, UC Berkeley Student ● Political Director, Rudy Gonzalez, San Francisco Building Trades ● Lateefah Simon, Bay Area Rapid Transit Board Director *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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October 24, 2024 |
Southern Colorado Transportation Conference 2024 - Colorado State University Pueblo’s Occhiato Student Center (OSC), 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 The global temperature is rising, and natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and landslides are becoming increasingly common and more severe. Research indicates the results of multi-hazard exposure and risk to rail infrastructure could be catastrophic. Delays from temperature alone could cost $45 to $60 billion by 2100. Approximately 27% of all global road and railway assets are exposed to at least one hazard annually and 7.5% are exposed to 1/100 year flood event. What is being done to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure and our communities? Transportation professionals and researchers for the Southern Colorado Transportation Conference (SCTC) 2024 explored this urgent issue with the theme: Climate Resiliency for Railroad Infrastructure. The event's featured speakers included Shane Ferguson, Director, Region 2, Colorado Department of Transportation, and Dr. Maryam Allahyar, Director, Research & Development, Federal Railroad Administration. Welcoming remarks were provided by Armando Valdez, President, CSU Pueblo, with closing remarks from Dr. Gail Mackin, Provost and Executive Vice President, CSU Pueblo. The event highlighted research findings from the Climate Change and Extreme Events Training and Research Program, funded by the Federal Railroad Administration. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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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 took placeOctober 22-24, 2024. The symposium was hosted 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 provided 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 focused on the following topics:
The Symposium was 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.
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October 9, 2024 to October 10, 2024 |
2024 Empower Girls, Amplify Young Voices: International Day of the Girl - Bill, San José, CA This event is an annual and internationally recognized observance on October 11th. Like its adult version, International Women's Day (March 8), International Day of the Girl acknowledges the importance, power, and potential of adolescent girls. At the same time, this day is designated to eliminate gender-based challenges that little girls face around the world. By empowering girls through education, skills training, and mentorship, we can dismantle barriers and create a world where every girl can flourish. Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley celebrated the entire week of October 10th-15th and observed the 11th with an event. "When I was younger, I wanted to be a scientist - but I had stopped that dream because I just hadn't seen a lot of women scientists.But today, I met a lot of amazing women with amazing careers. I met engineers, I met lawyers - I met scientists! I really needed this."To learn more about the movement, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley's website. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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September 25, 2024 |
Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition: Information Night 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 Get Going, Go Green competition prompt. Learn more about the competition: https://transweb.sjsu.edu/workforce-development/garrett-morgan-program View the Recording.View the 2025 Competition Prompt. |
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September 9, 2024 to September 11, 2024 |
7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (WGiT) - Fresno, CA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 8, 2024 |
Viva CalleSJ - Parks to Roses - San José, CA Viva CalleSJ (pronounced Vee-Va Ka-Ye SJ) is a free recreational program that closes miles of scenic San José streets. Viva CalleSJ’s route takes participants through some of San José’s most eclectic and historic neighborhoods. The open street events bring people and communities together to walk, bike, skate, play and explore the explore the city like never before! It is not a race, so you can start anywhere and have as much fun as you want, in either direction. MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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September 3, 2024 |
Who Works in Transit? Establishing a Baseline of Transit Workforce Diversity - Online This Research Snaps webinar was co-sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Public transit agencies function best when the diversity of their workforce represents the communities they serve—yet research finds mismatched representation, with fewer women and people of color in leadership positions and an overconcentration of men and people of color in operational roles. This Research Snaps was based on the MTI report Understanding Workforce Diversity in the Transit Industry: Establishing a Baseline of Diversity Demographics. The report authors shared the latest data on racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in the U.S. transit workforce. They also dove into promising practices to help transit agencies attract and retain staff who reflect and embrace the vibrant diversity of their communities. Presenters:
View the Recording.View the Slides.PDH Credit.Presenters: Asha Weinstein Agrawal, PhD, Evelyn Blumenberg, PhD, and Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, PhD |
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August 29, 2024 |
14th Annual Silicon Valley Bike Summit - South San Francisco Library, 901 Civic Campus Way South San Francisco, CA 94080 SVBC's 14th Annual Silicon Valley Bike Summit is the region's leading gathering for active transportation leaders and advocates. New this year was the Youth Leaders in Active Transportation Award, recognizing the contributions of young advocates. This event provided an opportunity for like-minded individuals to connect, gain insights, and help shape the future of cycling in Silicon Valley and beyond. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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August 24, 2024 |
6th Annual EV Ride and Drive - Lake Cunningham Park, San José, CA Silicon Valley Clean Cities’ annual Ride-and-Drive event is a great opportunity that allows participants to test drive electric and alternately fueled vehicles. Ride-and-Drive participants had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of vehicles from different manufacturers including Hyundai, Jaguar, Range Rover, Tesla, and Toyota. We hope that having this opportunity will both inspire test-drivers to consider purchasing an electric vehicle and educate attendees about the world of electric and alternatively fueled vehicles. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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August 8, 2024 |
COMTO Northern California's Summer Intern Reception - HNTB Oakland Office, 2101 Webster St., Suite 1400, Oakland, CA 94612 COMTO Northern California hosted a Summer Intern Reception event designed to introduce students to potential opportunities in the transportation industry. This event aimed to connect interns with industry professionals, offering a platform for networking, mentorship, and career exploration. Students can express interest in gaining insights into various career paths, understanding the latest industry trends, and hearing personal success stories from seasoned professionals. COMTO can benefit students by providing access to a wide network of professionals, offering mentorship programs, and facilitating internships and job placements. Through this event, COMTO helped students build valuable connections, gain industry knowledge, and develop the skills necessary for a successful career in transportation. The reception included presentations, Q&A session, and informal networking opportunities, all tailored to help students navigate and thrive in the transportation industry. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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July 30, 2024 |
Uncharted Territory: 2024 Cybersecurity Insurance and Transit Landscape Cybersecurity threats are everywhere, and no organization is immune. While the volume of cyberattacks has increased exponentially, the bigger concern for most transit agencies is that the average cost to recover from successful attacks has skyrocketed. While many transit operators have taken steps to improve cyber resiliency, others continue to assume they will not be targeted. How are insurance companies and regulators responding? This Research Snaps webinar featured discussion about recent evolutions in the cyber risk landscape and the impacts on transit. Expert speakers provided recommendations on how the different segments of the market can work together to manage the risk of cyber attacks in “Uncharted Territory: 2024 Cybersecurity Insurance and Transit Landscape.” Presenters:
Moderator: Hilary Nixon, PhD, Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) View RecordingView PDH CreditPresenters: Scott Belcher & Todd Chollet |
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July 8, 2024 to July 26, 2024 |
Mineta Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) 2024 - San José State University MTI's 2024 MSTI was held weekdays, July 8-26, 2024, M-F 9am-3pm at San José State University. While engaging in stimulating hands-on STEM activities and venturing on exciting local field trips, students learned about transportation innovation and earned 3 transferable college credits in Environmental Studies from San José State University. This program was completely free and open to high school students. This program is a crucial step toward building the transportation workforce pipeline. |
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