LoopWorks is pursuing a promising solution to our Climate Crisis that also mitigates traffic congestion – Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). The proposed $60M public transit infrastructure will benefit Milpitas residents in many ways. So, candidates were asked about their level of support. All 24 candidates vying to represent Milpitas residents in various government bodies were […]

LoopWorks strongly supports the Milpitas CAP Update which lays out a balanced and achievable plan for Milpitas to do its part to solve our Climate Crisis. In particular, 3 strategies address our City’s transportation CO2 emissions: Facilitate Sustainable Transportation and Land Use Planning Decarbonize Vehicles Increase Active and Public Transportation Use LoopWorks’ vision of electric […]

Milpitas High School students submitted 86 entries depicting stations for the smart transit project planned for the Metro Area of Milpitas. Green Design and Architecture teacher Paul Okoye collaborated with sponsor, Loopworks, to engage students in a real-world, local transit project using Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology. Of the entries submitted, 7 were selected for […]

Over 100 Milpitas High School students have entered a contest depicting one of the 12 stations of the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system proposed by LoopWorks. Green Design and Architecture teacher Paul Okoye is collaborating with Loopworks to engage students in a real-world, local transit project planned for the Metro Area of Milpitas. … Read […]

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, […]