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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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February 6, 2024 |
Putting the Brakes on Rider Harassment: Research Tools, Community Partnerships, and Data-Driven Solutions - Online *This event was co-sponsored by Stop AAPI Hate. Harassment is keeping riders from using transit and feeling safe. Taking on harassment on transit doesn't need to be a daunting task—it starts with data collection and setting up community partnerships to guide the process. Speakers, two transit operators and their community partners, discussed both qualitative data gathering approaches and a new passenger survey tool. How can these be used to make a difference in making public transit safer for everyone? Be a part of the conversation about putting the brakes on rider harassment. This webinar was created for transit riders, operators, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, government workers, researchers, and anyone who wants to be a part of sharing insights and strategies to address rider harassment and fostering a safer and more inclusive public transit experience for everyone. MTI Survey Presenter: Asha Weinstein Agrawal, PhD, National Transportation Finance Center Director, MTI Moderator: Annie Lee, Esq., Managing Director of Policy, Chinese for Affirmative Action/Stop AAPI Hate Panelists:
PDH Certificate.View List of Additional Resources.View Recording.View Slide Deck.Presenters: Asha Weinstein Agrawal, PhD, Annie Lee, Chantal Hildebrand, Meghna Khanna, Alicia Trost |
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January 26, 2024 |
Beyond the Tracks: High-Speed Rail Station Access and Development *This event was co-sponsored by High Speed Rail Alliance. The City of San Jose and high-speed rail thought leaders discussed best practices and lessons learned from developing and running high-speed rail stations. They also explored the intricacies of planning, designing, and developing mixed-use station areas and multimodal passenger facilities that enable a safe, comfortable, and seamless travel experience. This webinar was created for planners, policymakers, transit managers, and others passionate about shaping the future of HSR and station areas. Agenda Highlights:
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Moderator: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) PDH CertificateView RecordingPresenters: Eric Eidlin, Ramses Madou, & Karen Philbrick, PhD |
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January 7, 2024 to January 12, 2024 |
TRB Presentations 2024 MTI Research Associates and affiliated researchers presented at the 103rd 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. Listed below is a summary of many of the presentations, workshops, and poster sessions where MTI researchers showcased their research.
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November 30, 2023 to December 1, 2023 |
The Future of Automated Shared Mobility - San José, CA
The Podcar City Conference for the Future of Automated Shared Mobility 2023 was held at City Hall, Council Chambers, and the Rotunda at the City of San José. The main goal of the Podcar City Conference is to encourage considerable improvement of mass mobility in all possible ways – conserve earth and human resources, improve equity and have an open dialog of planning for the future. For more information on the Program and speakers, head to the Conference's event website. The Podcar City Conferences is an initiative by 4Dialog AB, Sweden, in collaboration with the International Institute of Sustainable Transportation (INIST), USA. *MTI was a proud-co-sponsor of this event. |
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November 8, 2023 |
Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation - 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 Northern California transportation organizations that offer networking, professional development opportunities, and/or scholarship opportunities. Participating organizations include:
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October 31, 2023 |
Fixing Our Broken Transit Planning Process - Online U.S. transit has long grappled with escalating costs and delays: why do we struggle to build transit systems at a pace or a cost comparable to other countries? How can we mend a fractured transit system? In this webinar, transportation experts discussed the core issue: Should the focus be on individual projects or on achieving broader outcomes? Attendees learned what approach will bring positive, actionable change to our transportation systems. Speakers:
Moderator: Hilary Nixon, PhD, Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) View Recording.View & Download PDH Certificate.Presenters: Alison Premo Black, PhD, Eric Goldwyn, PhD, and Joshua Schank, PhD |
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| October 27, 2023 |
Fresno International Transportation Innovations / PEDAL 2023 Summit - Fresno, CA The Fresno International Transportation Innovations Summit / PEDAL 2023 12 a regional and international conference aimed at gathering transportation professionals, policymakers, and other active and multi-modal transportation proponents around the world to promote safe and sustainable transportation design, planning, and policy through urban diplomacy and continued partnership. PEDAL 2023 Summit was sponsored by the City of Fresno, the Fresno State Transportation Institute, and the Fresno Sister Cities project in collaboration with the City of Münster (the “bicycle capital” of Germany) and other local community-based organizations such as the Fresno County Bicycle Coalition and US Green Building Council. "PEDAL" was dubbed as this year's focus, representing the region and international partners' advancement of active transportation development through Planning, Education, Design, Advocacy, and Lifestyle (P.E.D.A.L.). The objective was to promote and encourage sustainable transportation in the greater Fresno region and beyond, which suffers greatly given its geography, and the health burdens of air pollution generated by fossil-fuel-based transportation and agricultural systems, as well as climate-related wildfire smoke. Through a regional and international effort of shared best practices in a variety of cities throughout the United States, Germany, and other countries, the PEDAL 2023 Summit aimed to foster newfound relations within the industry of city planning and transportation. View the Program.*MTI-led California State University Transportation Consortium was a proud Platinum Sponsor. |
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October 24, 2023 to October 26, 2023 |
2023 “Research to Practice” Transit Symposium - Online As the transit industry is poised to take advantage of the largest transit and rail investment in our lifetimes, the symposium provides 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 19, 2023 to October 21, 2023 |
ACSP2023 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 2023 Annual Conference in Chicago. 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 11, 2023 |
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 26, 2023 |
Perfecting Your Scholarship Application - Online Scholarship season is here! 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. |
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September 21, 2023 |
Best Practices in Disaster Public Communications When disaster strikes and an emergency notification is issued, people are often unsure how to act. They may spend time “milling,” checking in with friends and neighbors, scrolling through sources and social media—trying to decide whether the alert applies to them. Research has shown this can be life threatening. Looking at how community members responded to alerts during the SCU and CZU complex wildland fires in 2020, experts Dr. Frances L. Edwards and Dan Goodrich examine disaster public communications best practices. How can public agencies collaborate with social media organizations to get the right messaging out? How do we ensure messaging engenders immediate, life-saving action? The researchers have also proposed an app that could assist in eliminating time spent milling by speeding up social media investigation by sorting messages via GIS coordinates, time, and more to ensure community members are reading the messages most relevant to them. This webinar, presented during National Preparedness Month, helped viewers gain valuable insights and explore innovative solutions in disaster communication. View Recording.View Slide Deck.View & Download PDH Certificate.About the PanelistFrances L. Edwards, PhD
Deputy Director, National Transportation Security Center
Frances L. Edwards, MUP, PhD, CEM, is professor emeritus of political science at San José State University, following 17 years as the Director of the Master of Public Administration program. She is the Deputy Director of the National Transportation Security Center at the Mineta Transportation Institute. A Certified Emergency Manager with over 20 years’ professional experience in California, she has served as acting assistant fire chief for the San José Fire Department, as Budget Analyst for the Irvine, California Police Department, and as Assistant to the City Manager in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Dan Goodrich
Senior Transportation Security Scientist
Daniel C. Goodrich, MPA, CEM, MEP is a Senior Transportation Security Scientist with the Mineta Transportation Institute at SJSU, and the instructor for “Security Issues for Transportation Professionals” in the Master of Science in Transportation Management program. He is a Certified Emergency Manager, a Master Exercise Practitioner, a Professional Continuity Practitioner and a Certified Security Specialist. He provides emergency management planning and training support to Caltrans and Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority. Presenters: Frances L. Edwards, PhD and Dan Goodrich |
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September 20, 2023 |
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 #VisionZero2030 competition prompt. Learn more about the competition: https://transweb.sjsu.edu/workforce-development/garrett-morgan-program View the Recording.View the Slide Deck.View the 2024 Competition Prompt. |
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July 10, 2023 to July 28, 2023 |
Mineta Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) 2023 - San José State University MTI's 2023 MSTI was held weekdays, July 10-28, 2023, 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 was delivered in partnership with Caltrans and is a crucial step toward building the transportation workforce pipeline. |
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June 28, 2023 |
Light Rail to Lunch Light Rail to Lunch encouraged local San José youths to get familiar with VTA’s public transit system. At this event, Catalyze SV, Mr. Barricade, and VTA led participants on a tour around the newly developed area in North San José to highlight features that support the community. The event also included a career panel with VTA. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
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June 25, 2023 to June 29, 2023 |
2023 WTS Capital Summit - College Park, MD The WTS Capital Summit, a signature program of Transportation YOU, offers students an opportunity to meet transportation industry thought leaders, government and administration officials, and college students beginning their own career journeys in the industry. Historically, the Summit brings high school-aged mentees and transportation professional mentors to the Washington, D.C. area for a 4-day summer program of tours, lectures, and interactive experiences showcasing careers in transportation. Students register to attend the Summit through WTS Chapters. The Summit provides participants experience in engineering challenges, professional development and leadership skills development, networking events, local tours, and opportunities to learn about core transportation development components, such as accessibility, livable communities, and urban planning. Tours may include the U.S. Department of Transportation; the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Congress, local airports, highway research facilities, the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), live engineering projects, port operations, and other transportation hubs. The Summit also encourages student attendees to consider a wide variety of future undergraduate and advanced degree opportunities... STEM, engineering, and beyond. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this program. |
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June 24, 2023 |
31st Annual Awards Banquet and Convocation Celebration - San José, CA To ensure the efficient movement of people and products, we must prepare a new cohort of transportation professionals who are ready to lead a diverse, inclusive, and equitable transportation industry. To that end, MTI held its 31st Annual Banquet and Convocation Celebration at San José State University on June 24, 2023. Joined by our distinguished Board of Trustees, we celebrated our 2023 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. |
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June 2, 2023 |
Getting to Zero Deaths on Our Roadways: Is the IIJA up to the Challenge? - Online14th Annual Mineta National Transportation Policy SummitThe United States faces a public health crisis on its roads. In 2021 alone, almost 43,000 people died in traffic crashes and millions more suffered serious injuries. Secretary Pete Buttigieg calls the situation a preventable crisis—one for which we must take responsibility by recognizing that human lives are not a price to pay for modernity. New funding available through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a significant opportunity to reduce crashes through infrastructure redesign. The Mineta Transportation Institute and a panel of national experts discussed the role of infrastructure redesign in achieving a national goal of zero traffic fatalities. See here for more information and recordings from past events in the series. View ProgramView RecordingView & Download PDH CreditCM Credit
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May 25, 2023 |
Cycling Past 50 - Online Most people learn to ride a bike as a child, but when do they stop cycling? May is National Bike Month, and MTI is investigating the habits of older adults who cycle with the nationwide 50+ Cycling Survey. Carol Kachadoorian, an MTI Research Associate and founder of dblTilde CRE, Inc., initiated the survey in 2018, and it has since examined the cycling habits and preferences of thousands of adults ages 50 to 85-plus. Year 5 of the 50+ Cycling Survey will begin soon, and you can be a part of it. How can our growing understanding of older cyclists affect policy, programs, design, and practice? Join us to discuss health and mobility and to dig into ways this information can be used by engineers, planners, advocates, and more. *0.5 PDH credit available View & Download PDH CertificateView RecordingView Slide DeckAbout the PanelistCarol KachadoorianMTI Research Associate; Executive Director, dblTilde CORE, Inc.Carol has a breadth of knowledge of and expertise in transportation planning and operations, working at both the city and regional levels, including school- and community-based active transportation plans and older adult mobility. She recognizes the importance of both big data and personal experience to determine feasible changes that make travel by all modes safe, accessible, and comfortable for all ages and abilities. Carol has spoken nationally and regionally on the need to revise long-standing perceptions of older adults through words and images. She developed a typology of older adults’ physical activity levels that can help encourage mobility and wellness. The Mineta Transportation Institute published her pioneering work, Cycling past 50: A Closer Look into the World of Older Cyclists, and hosted the 50+ Cycling Survey Year 4. Results from the survey will be available in the Fall 2023. Presenters: Carol Kachadoorian |
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May 18, 2023 |
2023 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 and key issues in the field of transportation. |
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