Celebrating Class of 2022
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MTI's Master of Science in Transportation Management Graduates 2022
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Thank You for Supporting Our Education Program!
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THANK YOU to AC Transit, AECOM, American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), California High-Speed Rail Authority (CA HSRA), California Strategies, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), CJ Lake, Econolite, HNTB, Hanson Bridgett, Fehr & Peers, InfraStrategies, Joseph George Wines, Latinos in Transit, Lea+Elliott, SamTrans, San Jose Department of Transportation, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), SYSTRA USA, Union Pacific, United Airlines, WMH Corporation, and WSP for supporting the MTI Student Fellowship Fund! Your generous contributions will support the next generation of transportation leaders.
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MTI Receives $4.6 million Grant to Establish New Consortium
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced on June 2nd over $368 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program funds, including $46 million to California rail projects. From this grant, San José State University’s Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) will receive $4.6 million to help create a multi-university consortium in order to establish a Climate Change and Extreme Events Training and Research (CCEETR) program.
MTI will partner with Colorado State University-Pueblo, Michigan State University, Oregon State University, and the University of Hawaii for this program. These universities are members of the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research (C-STTAR) consortium working with ENSCO and the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, CO. Together, this consortium will lead the nation in research that identifies risk mitigation strategies and preventative measures to improve the U.S. rail network’s resiliency.
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Leoriah hared her knowledge in carpentry at Navajo Technical University's Diné Maker Nation Faire in March 2020
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This month we are recognizing Mineta Consortium for Transportation Mobility (MCTM) partner Navajo Technical University’s alum Leoriah Begay. Leoriah worked as a student intern with Dr. Peter Romine on the Summer STEM and Skills Program, while she was pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology. Leoriah, who is from Blue Gap, AZ and is Tangle Clan born for Black Streak People, became interested in transportation and technology when her late older brother Leroy introduced her to carpentry, technology, and building. Leoriah currently works as a teacher’s assistant teaching construction technology at Chinle High School on the Navajo Nation in Arizona.
“My plan is to become a Construction Technology Teacher on the Navajo Nation Reservation,” Leoriah explains. “I would like to bring all my knowledge about construction back to younger generations who are trying to figure out their career paths so they can see what Construction Technology offers and how important it is.” Thanks for sharing your knowledge and spreading awareness about opportunities in the transportation industry, Leoriah!
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Congratulations to MSTM Alumna of the Year, Christina Watson! Christina is the Director of Planning at the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, where she has worked since 2001. Her current responsibilities at the Agency include managing the Monterey County Rail Extension project, acting as the staff legislative liaison on state and federal legislative issues, and supervising a four-person transportation planning team. An active member of WTS, Christina was named Member of the Year for her role as the Monterey Bay Program’s chair. Christina got her start in transportation through her MA in International Environmental Policy and Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship in Germany when she sought alternatives to driving and ended up looking to local transportation systems.
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Christina explains, “I’m thankful because the MSTM program helped me gain a better understanding of the funding, policy, and legal aspects of my work in transportation.” She earned her Master of Science in Transportation Management from MTI/SJSU in 2007.
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Elementary Poster Contest Winner
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Xuanyi (Emma) Ma, a sixth-grader at Kennedy Middle School, won third prize at our 2021-2022 Elementary Poster Contest. Emma's poster, inspired by the chosen theme "Stroll and Roll Back to School," shows the benefits of walking, biking, and riding a scooter to school. Emma won a Popsicle Party for her class and a personal prize. Congratulations, Emma!
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Assessing Public Health Benefits of Replacing Freight Trucks with Cargo Cycles in Last Leg Delivery Trips in Urban Centers
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Increased urbanization, population growth, and demand for time-sensitive deliveries mean increased freight movement in cities, which contributes to emissions, noise, and safety concerns. New Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) research, Assessing Public Health Benefits of Replacing Freight Trucks with Cargo Cycles in Last Leg Delivery Trips in Urban Centers, investigates the potential of cargo cycle delivery—bicycles adapted for freight delivery—to reduce emissions when it comes to last-mile freight in Oakland, California, with a focus on the West Oakland neighborhood.
Results revealed that:
- The best-case scenario—where the maximum percentage of deliveries were made with cargo cycles instead of motorized vehicles—resulted in reductions of 2600 vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per day, the equivalent of taking about 1000 Class 4 box trucks off the roads of West Oakland per day.
- In the worst-case scenario, with a significantly smaller percentage of motorized package deliveries converted to cargo cycles, there is a reduction of 160 VMT, equivalent to the removal of approximately 80 Class 4 box trucks off the roads of West Oakland per day.
“Evidence suggests that cargo cycles can be integrated into last-mile deliveries and are often a cost-efficient strategy. By replacing truck miles–cargo cycles can also reduce air pollution,” explains the study’s author.
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Executive Director's Column
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A black-and-white, six-wheeled little robot rolls by you on the sidewalk. A pole protrudes from its back, sporting a neon-orange flag. What is it carrying? What on earth is it doing on the sidewalk?
In this San Jose Spotlight column, our E.D. explains how the transportation industry can utilize emerging mobility technology and innovations for good, like serving vulnerable populations.
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MTI is a proud partner of this event
Transatlantic Autonomous Driving Dialogue
June 30, 2022 | 8:00-11:15a.m. (PT)
Join us at this upcoming event and discover the future of autonomous driving! From self-driving cars to RoboTaxis and autonomous food delivery - find out the latest trends in Silicon Valley & Germany, hear from experts, and become a pioneer in the autonomous driving industry.
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13th Annual Mineta Transportation Policy Summit: Mapping the Route to Equitable Road User Charges
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The accelerating transition to electric vehicles brings new urgency to discussions on how to replace fuel taxes with other broad-based, reliable sources of transportation revenue. From Wyoming to Delaware to California, more and more state legislatures are considering mileage fees, regions like the San Francisco Bay Area are considering expanded tolling, and New York City is within reach of adopting a congestion pricing proposal. This event explored proposals including fee rates that vary by driver income, vehicle characteristics, or time and place, and equity-centered policies for responding to non-payment of tolls or other fees. Our esteemed speakers included Congressman Peter DeFazio and USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg.
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2022 MSTM Capstone Showcase
During this virtual event, 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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