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Transportation Events Calendar
For a complete listing of seminars, workshops, and other events sponsored by CTS, as well as other transportation-related events in Minnesota and around the world, see the CTS Transportation Events
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Training Opportunities
Minnesota LTAP offers training for professionals involved in maintaining local transportation systems. For scheduled workshops and events, see the Minnesota LTAP Workshop and Events Calendar
For online training from other organizations and institutions, see our Web-Based Training Opportunities
Professional Development
Research Seminars
CTS Research Seminars
CTS holds hour-long research seminars to allow researchers from a variety of disciplines to share their findings. Seminars are held on the University of Minnesota campus and are open to the public. More Information
ITS Seminars
The Advanced Transportation Technologies Seminar Series from the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Institute features ongoing research in transportation technology. The series is held during fall semester of each year. More Information
Technical Assistance and Training Workshops
LTAP Workshops
The Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) offers workshops, usually one day in length, throughout the year at various locations around the state in topic areas ranging from drainage and erosion control to traffic control. The Circuit Training and Assistance Program (CTAP), part of LTAP, uses a fully equipped van to provide on-site technical assistance and training to maintenance personnel throughout Minnesota. Annual events such as the spring and fall maintenance expos also offer further training opportunities. More Information
AirTAP Workshops
The Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP) offers a range of training sessions related to airport operations, maintenance, and administration at the annual Minnesota Airport Symposium and the AirTAP Fall Forum. More Information
Customized Professional Training
Customized Professional Training
CTS works with government agencies to create and deliver customized workshops for agency staff, building on the ongoing training provided by the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program. Topics range from public involvement to project management to technical topics such as truck-weight compliance. Services include curriculum development, marketing, course development, and course evaluation. More Information
Specialized Educational Resources
Context-Sensitive Design
Context-sensitive design is the art of creating public works projects that meet the needs of the users, the neighboring communities, and the environment. CTS and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) are working together to expand the understanding and use of context-sensitive design principles in Minnesota transportation projects this site offers a wealth of information about CSD and details on CSD workshops. More Information
Logistics/Supply-Chain Management Education Resources
The logistics/supply-chain management education resources collection was created by CTS and the Twin Cities Council of Logistics Management for students and professionals seeking to increase their competency in the complex discipline of logistics. More Information