Mineta Transportation Institute

MTI's loyal sponsor Allied Telesis congratulates the 2026 graduates of San Jose State University's prestigious Master of Science in Transportation Management program. Your hard work and dedication have prepared you to become the next generation of transportation leaders!

Curious about the future of transportation—and the ideas shaping it?

Join students from the Master of Science in Transportation Management program at Lucas College and Graduate School of Business (San Jose State University) as they present their final capstone research projects. This interactive event is a chance to engage directly with students and explore their work tackling critical transportation management challenges.

Whether you're interested in the program, looking to connect with emerging talent, or simply want to learn about innovative approaches to today’s transportation issues, this is a great opportunity to be part of the conversation.

Come ready to ask questions and get inspired by the next generation of transportation leaders!

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
⏰ 5:30-8:30p.m. (PT)
💻 Register: https://lnkd.in/gGqxikz7

What does it take to reach the C-suite in transportation?

For many leaders, the answer isn’t a straight line—it’s a journey shaped by unexpected opportunities, bold action, and resilience.

At the upcoming WTS International Conference, MTI Executive Director Dr. Karen Philbrick will moderate a powerful conversation with women leaders who built careers across industries before finding their place in transportation.

They’ll share insights on:
• Navigating nontraditional career paths
• Building confidence and advocating for advancement
• Finding mentors—and becoming one

📅 May 7, 2026 | 11:00–11:50 AM PST

Because the future of transportation depends on the talent we welcome and the pathways we create for everyone.

https://www.wtsinternational.org/events/2026-wts-international-annual-conference

Congratulations to Evangeline Jarboe, an 11th grader from Templeton, CA, for earning 2nd Place in Group 2 of our national essay contest. Her essay highlights the importance of safety and awareness, in the growing world of e-bikes.

We’re proud to recognize her achievement and share her voice.

🔗 Read Evangeline’s essay: tinyurl.com/Evangeline-Jarboe

Congratulations to Shravya Nadagowda, a 9th grader from San José, CA, for earning 1st Place in Group 2 of our national essay contest. Her essay brings thoughtful solutions to the conversation around e-bikes and youth mobility.

We’re excited to share her work! tinyurl.com/Shravya-Nadagowda

We’re proud to celebrate Samarth Krishnan, an 8th grader from San José, CA, for earning 2nd Place in this year’s national essay contest. Samarth’s work thoughtfully explores the intersection of e-bike accessibility, safety, and policy.

🔗 Read Samarth’s essay: tinyurl.com/Samarth-Krishnan

Congratulations to Destiny Moss, an 8th grader from Jackson, SC, for earning 1st Place in this year’s national essay contest on e-bike mobility and safety.

We’re proud to elevate voices like Destiny’s as we work toward safer, more sustainable communities.

🔗 Read Destiny’s essay: tinyurl.com/Destiny-Moss

Join us for the next installment of MTI’s virtual fireside chat series highlighting women who are shaping the future of transportation.

On Tuesday, May 19, we’re honored to spotlight April Rai, President & CEO of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) and MTI Trustee.

In conversation with Hilary Nixon, April will share insights from her leadership journey across nonprofit, public, and private sectors. This conversation, co-sponsored by COMTO, will explore how leadership shapes the movement of people, ideas, and opportunity. Don’t miss it!

Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00–12:30 p.m. PT | Online
Register now: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/TTwebinar-Rai

🚆 Trailblazer Tuesday: Michelle Bouchard

Watch our latest Trailblazer Tuesday webinar featuring Michelle Bouchard, Executive Director of Caltrain, in conversation with Dr. Karen Philbrick.

Michelle shares insights from her 30-year career in transit, including leading Caltrain’s transformative Electrification Project and lessons on leadership and resilience.

🎥 Watch:

Mineta Transportation Institute Trailblazer Tuesday with Michelle Bouchard

Thrilled to announce a conversation featuring the authors of the MTI-supported book New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies!

What happens when you try to innovate inside a $9.5 billion public agency?

Based on their experience inside LA Metro’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation, Joshua Schank, Emma Huang, and Marla Westervelt Berg offer a candid look at mobility innovation strategies, setbacks, and successes. They will share what it really takes to create change from within.

This isn’t theory—it’s a playbook for anyone working to improve public systems.

📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM PT
💻 Online

👉 Save your spot: https://tinyurl.com/MTI-New-Tricks