The Milpitas Metro Specific Plan (MMSP) lays out a vision of what people want in the Metro Area, and then lists the actual policies that will nurture the vision of balance between housing, jobs, services/retail, and transportation. One part of the Plan Vision seems to invite the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) project being proposed: “The […]

Since its inception last year, LoopWorks has been guided by President Matt Kennedy, Secretary Rob Means, and Treasurer Tam Overacker. With the completion of the annual meeting and election, Tiffany Vuong joins the Board to represent the interests of community members, both individuals and local businesses. Ms. Vuong was raised in Milpitas and attended Anthony […]

[Guest column by Matthew Kennedy in Morgan Hill Life, June 30, 2021] Cabs can also be summoned like an elevator when you press a button. And it operates 24 hours a day. All around us, we can see the electrification of our transportation sector. Whether BART, light-rail transit, Teslas, or electric bikes and scooters, the […]

Historically, Bay Area mass transit has grappled with limited connections and timely service. While Caltrain and BART are great, getting to either and then to your final destination is often a challenge. Attempting to solve these problems are 3 different projects using Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology. Each project plots a different approach to success, […]

In their letter of support, the Sierra Club stated: Our Transportation Committee’s review of the project and governance structure show that it will both involve and benefit the residents of Milpitas. … In addition, with 12 stations serving the high-density area around the BART Transit Center, this transit investment by LoopWorks could support all 5 […]

Milpitas Metro Specific Plan comments from LoopWorks On behalf of LoopWorks, I offer the following comments with the intention of supporting the mission/vision for the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan. Around us, you can see the electrification of our transportation sector. Whether BART, LRT, Teslas, or electric bikes and scooters, the shift away from fossil fuels […]

LoopWorks takes the next step toward a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system serving the Milpitas Metro Area. “This Milpitas PRT project will reduce automobile use and Milpitas’ carbon footprint while saving hours of commute time each year” states President Matt Kennedy. The Board voted to approve a democratic and cooperative model to govern future corporate […]

Subject: Public Input to Dumbarton Rail Corridor ProjectTo: dumbartonrail@samtrans.com San Mateo County Transit District Board members, During my 17 years in the electric transportation business, I came across another class of electric transport – Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). Over the years, I learned a lot about PRT and other advanced transit systems. Thus, I was […]

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: March 15, 2021 Contact: Rob Means, Rob@MilpitasPRT.com LoopWorks’ Search for President Successful After a multi-month search, LoopWorks is pleased to announce that a President has been selected. Morgan Hill resident Matt Kennedy will be the public presence of LoopWorks as the company works to create an advanced transit system. Designed […]

Feb. 29, 2021 – LoopWorks submitted public comments to the VTA Workshop on the long-term plans for the LRT system. https://milpitasprt.com/wp-content/uploads/VTA-18Feb21-LRT-future.pdf