HDR’s Matt Tucker Named Trustee of Mineta Transportation Institute

Global Transit Director Joins a Group of National Leaders in Steering Influential Transportation Research Center

HDR Global Transit Director Matt Tucker has been named to the Board of Trustees for the Mineta Transportation Institute for a three-year term. 

Founded in 1991 by former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, MTI is a university transportation center funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the California Department of Transportation, and public and private grants. MTI is well known and respected in the transportation industry as a leading research center that advances transportation innovation and provides practical solutions for transportation officials and practitioners. It emphasizes policy and management research, particularly in the fields of project financing, intermodal connectivity, safety, sustainability, pedestrian issues, land use and transportation planning. 

The research institute seeks to increase mobility for all by improving the safety, efficiency, accessibility and convenience of the U.S. transportation system. It is affiliated with San Jose State University’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business.

Tucker joins a group of 24 nationally recognized transportation leaders in helping to steer the future of MTI. Among the institute’s trustees are the president or executive director of many leading industry groups, including the leaders of the Association of American Railroads, American Public Transportation Association, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials and American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials. 

“I have really enjoyed my career journey and love the rail and transit industry,” Tucker said. “I value opportunities that allow me to continue to contribute to the industry, especially in support of workforce development and research. I look forward to collaborating with the other members of the Board of Trustees to share insights and perspectives on what is happening within the industry.”

As a board member, Tucker will help shape MTI's research portfolio, guide the institute’s education curriculum, and participate in workforce development events. He will draw on his extensive executive-level public sector experience advising transit agencies on industry trends and best practices to enhance transit service, safety and operation. Over his career of more than 35 years, Tucker has been a consistent champion of public transportation in all of its modes and the transformative power of transit.