Mineta Transportation Institute
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At MTI, our mission is to increase mobility for all by improving the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of our nation's transportation system.
San Jose, California
Joined July 2011
A playground turned mini-city? That’s a traffic garden! Read about how they help kids learn about safety, mobility, & social skills through hands-on fun. 🔗
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MTI Trustee & political powerhouse @Lynda_Tran joins the @CalTransit 60th Annual Fall Conference! She helped pass the $1.2T Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & shaped U.S. transit policy. Register now—early bird ends Oct. 1!
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RT @olinational: Do you know what to do if you are stuck or stalled on the railroad tracks?.1️⃣ Get out of your vehicle and away from the t….
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🚲☀️ Summer = fun on wheels! But did you know someone or a vehicle is hit by a train every 3 hours in the U.S.? Before crossing tracks, know the risks. @olinational's Wheels Over Tracks guide keeps you safe—on scooters, bikes, wheelchairs & more. 📚 Info:
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In 2014, Kyla McKinney helped her team win MTI’s Garrett Morgan competition. Today, she’s a wildlife rehabber, educator, & future environmental scientist. Her journey shows the power of early STEAM exposure. Read her story: 🔗
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At just 12 years old, Kyla McKinney was soft-spoken and unsure about joining a team of unfamiliar classmates to compete in the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition. But, after her...
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In 2014, Kyla joined her school’s team in the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition. That experience—solving real-world problems & having her voice heard—sparked a passion that still fuels her work today: #WorkforceDevelopment #STEM
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If you live several miles from the nearest bus stop, how do you get there? What if you’re disabled? #Transit agencies collaborate with #rideshare agencies like @Uber to fill the first-mile/last-mile gap. 🔗
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Lisa V. Rose As MTI’s Editor and Writer since 2020, Lisa V. Rose ensures all of MTI’s written communication is concise, effective, and accessible. In addition to MTI, she has worked with the County
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Honored to host Rod Diridon, Sr. & Dr. Karen Philbrick as guest #MiSTA2025 lecturers this week. Rod shared career advice & stories from his transit legacy. Karen spoke on leading MTI today & the importance of safety, innovation & #MobilityForAll. Thank you both!
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🚨 $5K #Scholarship Alert! 🚨. @ITS_California & @CTFCharity are offering 4 scholarships to undergrad & grad students in transportation tech fields!. 📍 $5,000 each.📍 Recognized at 2025 ITS CA Annual Mtg.📍 Deadline: Aug 15, 2025. Apply:
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🚦 Passionate about sustainable transportation? The County of Santa Cruz is hiring a Transportation Planner I/II! Help shape mobility, infrastructure, and long-term planning in a vibrant coastal community. 🔗 Apply now: #NowHiring #TransportationCareer.
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@ACE_train Through expert talks and a behind-the-scenes look at Diridon Station, students saw how rail shapes a sustainable, connected future—while gaining insight into the planning and innovation behind the industry. #WorkforceDevelopment
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🔹 David Lipari of SJRRC gave students a look at @ACE_train, highlighting how SJRRC is planning for growth and improved passenger experiences. #ACETrain
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🔹 Eric Eidlin, SJDOT Station Planning Manager & MSTM instructor, shared plans to reimagine the station as a world-class multimodal hub—integrating high-speed rail, sustainability, and urban design to transform how we move through cities.
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MiSTA Day 4: The Future of Rail 🚆.Students explored San José’s Diridon Station—a vital hub where local, regional, and future high-speed rail systems connect, highlighting rail’s key role in California’s transportation future. #MiSTA #TransitFuture #Rail.
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RT @olinational: Riding transit this summer with children? Join #SeeTracksThinkTrain Safety Guide, ST3, as he shows them how to make safe c….
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RT @olinational: #DYK? You can help make your community safer by becoming an Operation Lifesaver Authorized Volunteer (OLAV)! Together, we….
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📍 Stop 2: @glydways .Students explored its autonomous personal rapid transit system—offering sustainable, high-capacity service for cities & suburbs. They also learned about projects like the San José Airport Connector that could transform how we move through our cities.
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💡 MiSTA Day 3 Recap: Students explored AV innovation at GoMentum Station, rode in @May_Mobility's PRESTO shuttle, and designed their own AV test scenarios in a hands-on activity with @CCTA, seeing how tech advances safety and access in transportation.
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@SJSU @SJSUResearch In the afternoon, MTI Research Associate Dr. Bo Yang (@ucsc) introduced students to GIS and drone technology—followed by a hands-on drone flying activity! These experiences help students see how innovation supports safer, smarter transportation systems. #TransportationCareers
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