About Hilary Nixon
Dr. Hilary Nixon is Deputy Executive Director at the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University. She oversees a multi-million-dollar research program at MTI that focuses on improving mobility of people and goods and ensuring that the transportation system is safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient for all.
Selected Publications
- Agrawal, A.W. & Nixon, H. (2024). Getting Mileage Fees Right: What Does the U.S. Public Think. Public Finance & Management, 23(1-2). https://doi.org/10.1177/152397...
- Mateo-Babiano, I., Nixon, H. & Rosenbloom, S. (2021) Insights, Inclusion, and Impact: Framing the Future for Women in Transportation. Transportation Research Circular # E-C268. http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onli...
- Nixon, H. & Agrawal, A.W. (2018). Would Americans pay more in taxes for better transportation? Answers from seven years of national survey data. Transportation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116...
- Mekuria, M., Furth, P., & Nixon H. (2012). Low-stress bicycling and network connectivity. Mineta Transportation Institute (Report 11-19).
Recent Courses Taught
Strategic Management in Transportation
Office Phone
(408) 924-7564Location
San Jose, California
Last Updated: July 29, 2026
