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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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May 8, 2024![]() |
Pedaling Progress: Equity Assessment of San José's Urban Bike Infrastructure via SJ-BikeEquity Tool - Online This Research Snaps webinar was co-sponsored by SJSU's Spatial Analytics and Visualization (SAVI) Center. Bike networks are growing nationwide—including in San José, which is keen on becoming “one of the most bike-friendly cities in North America.” Expanding bike networks and allocating funds require careful planning to ensure a fair distribution of bike infrastructure, but most assessment methods neglect differences in bike path classes that provide different safety and comfort levels for cyclists. MTI experts discussed an equity assessment of San José’s bike infrastructure, driven by a weighting system for different safety and comfort levels of the urban bike network, and what it could mean for traffic congestion, sustainability, and Bay Area communities. Presenter: Ahoura Zandiatashbar, PhD, SJSU Assistant Professor, MTI Research Associate. Moderator: Hilary Nixon, PhD, Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) *0.5 PDH credit available View the Recording.PDH Credit.Presenters: Ahoura Zandiatashbar, PhD |
May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024![]() |
SVBC's Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Days Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Days! Whether you bike every day or once every couple of months — or want to learn how — you’re invited to join thousands in celebration of the humble bicycle. May is Bike Month, and we’d love to have you, your friends and your family pledge to ride with us for Bike to Wherever Days, Thursday - Saturday, May 16 - 18. Here’s how to get started:
*MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
April 28, 2024![]() |
SJSU Urban Planning Coalition's Spring Symposium: An Exploration in Urban Planning Careers - Student Union Meeting Room 2A, San José State University The Urban Planning Coalition (UPC) at San José State University hosted its annual Spring Symposium. This year's symposium focused on An Exploration in Urban Planning Careers, providing insights into various career paths within the field of urban planning. The symposium featured expert speakers and panel discussions covering crucial aspects of urban planning, including transportation planning, housing, and environmental planning. It provided an excellent opportunity for students and professionals interested in urban planning to network, gain valuable knowledge, and explore potential career prospects. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
April 27, 2024![]() |
Environmental Literacy Summit 2024 - Santa Clara County Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San José, CA 95131 The Santa Clara County Office of Education hosted its third annual Environmental Literacy Summit on Saturday, April 24, featuring guest speakers, student-led panels, interactive workshops, and an opportunity to connect with community-based partners. *MTI was an exhibitor at this event. |
April 25, 2024![]() |
Winner Announcement: 2024 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition - Online In celebration of the 2024 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition, USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research, Development, and Technology's Director Dr. Firas Ibrahim and MTI's Executive Director Dr. Karen Philbrick hosted the annual winner announcement. Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877-1963) was one of seven children born in Kentucky to former slaves. After enduring the challenges of farming in the South and having to quit school to earn a living at the age of 14, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. While working as a handyman in Ohio, Morgan hired a tutor to continue his education, influencing him to open his own business as a clothing manufacturer and start a successful newspaper. Garrett Morgan's innovative drive led him to obtain many patents, but one of his most prominent inventions, the three-way traffic signal, was designed to make roads safer for everyone, especially pedestrians. It is not only for his inventions, but for his innovative spirit and determination for continued education in the face of adversity that MTI is proud to honor this trailblazer through the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition. This year, competing teams were from California and Oklahoma, including the Hamlin School, Peter Hansen Elementary School, Julius Cordes Elementary School, Juan Cabrillo Middle School, Kennedy Middle School, Shawnee Middle School, Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council - Boy Scouts of America, Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, Troop 492 - Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Troop 492 - Cupertino Rotary Club, Thornton Middle School, William Hopkins Middle School, and Christa McAuliffe Middle School. |
April 20, 2024![]() |
2024 sciencepalooza! - San José, CA Hosted by Synopsys Outreach Foundation in partnership with San Jose State University, it took place on April 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at San Jose State University. sciencepalooza! is an annual interactive and fun event where students and families explore facets and pathways at STEM by engaging with local professionals, organizations, and students. *MTI was a proud partner of this event. |
April 18, 2024 to April 19, 2024 |
2024 California Bicycle Summit - San Diego, CA The California Bicycle Summit held in San Diego, April 18-19, 2024, was filled with information sharing, coalition building, networking, and new ideas. A group forming to advocate for bicycle education in K-12 classrooms gathered steam. Large groups visited San Diego’s biking and walking infrastructure. And plenaries and breakout sessions delivered thought-provoking discussions. Read the program recap here. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
April 15, 2024![]() |
Herbert Hoover Middle School STEM Day - San José, CA MTI partnered with RAFT to host Herber Hoover Middle School's Leadership and English Language Development classes for a hands-on STEM activity focused on transportation. |
April 10, 2024![]() |
Garrett Morgan Competition Career Night - Online The Garrett Morgan competition teams and affiliated students joined MTI for insider insights into the excitement and challenges of cutting-edge transportation careers. Which subjects in high school pave the way for an exciting high-speed rail job? What are the toughest challenges faced by those working in autonomous vehicle technology companies? Two real-world transportation professionals discussed what it takes to tackle issues of sustainability, safety, equity, and more! Guest Speakers:
View Recording.Yaqeline Castro, Outreach and Student Engagement Specialist, California High-Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA) As the Student Outreach Specialist, Yaqeline Castro is responsible for stakeholder outreach and strengthening relationships with students and educational institutions statewide. In addition, she supports general stakeholder outreach and external event planning for the communications team and oversees the student I Will Ride program. Yaqeline first joined the Authority in 2019 as an Executive Fellow with the Capital Fellows program. During her placement year, she was mentored by the Chief of Strategic Communications. Prior to her time with the Authority, Yaqeline has worked as a policy intern at the US Department of Education strengthening Hispanic student pathways and opportunities in addition to serving three years with the Orientation Department at University of California Merced. Yaqeline studied anthropology at University of California Merced and has a graduate certificate in public policy from California State University Sacramento. Yaqeline is currently a graduate student at San Jose State’s Master of Science in Transportation Management with a concentration in High-Speed and Intercity Rail Management. Dan Pritchell, Policy Operations - Showcases Lead, Waymo Dan Pritchell serves as the Policy Showcases Lead at Waymo - formerly the Google self-driving car project - which makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles. Previously he was the City and Community Engagement Senior Manager at Nuro, working with local governments in Arizona and California regarding Nuro’s autonomous vehicle testing and future services. Prior to joining Nuro Dan co-founded Sheprd, an ‘Uber for Kids’ child transportation startup in Boston, MA, as well as worked for a variety of political campaigns in federal, state, and local elections. Dan earned an M.B.A from UCLA Anderson and a B.A. in Political Studies from Pitzer College. Presenters: Yaqeline Castro & Dan Pritchell |
April 3, 2024 to April 4, 2024![]() |
ACT West Coast Regional TDM Summit - Genentech, 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 ACT’s Northern California Chapter welcomed attendees to South San Francisco for 1.5 days of panels, interactive discussions, networking, and tours. Hosted at Genentech’s South San Francisco campus, this event highlighted TDM strategies in action at a leading employer. Attendees received an inside look at TDM programs and initiatives in the region and learned how they’ve evolved to meet commuter needs. This summit was ACT's inaugural Spring into TDM event, a series of chapter-led regional events which will occur during the spring of each year. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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