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David Levinson, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota;

Kevin Krizek, Associate Professor of Planning, Design, and Civil Engineering, University of Colorado

Panelists

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Tim Henkel, Modal Planning and Program Management Division Director, Mn/DOT;
Curt Johnson, Citistates Group;
Mariia Zimmerman, Vice President for Policy, Reconnecting America

Session 1: Traffic Management Theory

Moderator: Lowell Benson

Improving Transportation Network Link Flow Estimates Using Heuristic Gaussian Process Method

Hui Xiong, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Development of the Next Generation Stratified Ramp Metering Algorithm for Minnesota Freeways Based on Density

Nikolas Geroliminis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Smart Signal Theory

Henry Liu, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Session 2: Revolutionizing Cost Estimating, from Research into Practice

Moderator: Tim Henkel, Mn/DOT

Putting Research Into Practice (Roadblocks and Obstacles)

Stu Anderson, Texas A&M University and
Jennifer Shane, Iowa State University

Mn/DOT Implementation – What We Did, the Central Office Perspective

Mike Ginnaty and Jean Wallace, Mn/DOT

Mn/DOT Implementation – What Was Done, the District Perspective

Greg Ous, Mn/DOT

Session 3: Mn/DOT and CERS Traffic Safety Project Updates

Moderator: Cassandra Isackson, Mn/DOT

What’s New In Traffic Safety

Howard Preston, CH2M Hill

Mn/DOT Traffic Safety Research and Initiatives

Dave Engstrom, Mn/DOT

Update: Center for Excellence in Rural Safety Research and Outreach Activities

Keith Knapp, Center for Excellence in Rural Safety, University of Minnesota

Session 4: Environmental Applications and Solutions

Moderator: Moderator: Frank Pafko, Mn/DOT

Study of Environmental Effects of De-Icing Salt on Water Quality in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota

Heinz Stefan, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Stormwater Maintenance BMP Resource Guide

Joni Giese and Mark Maloney, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

Application of Natural Preservation Route Standards on a County State Aid Highway

Ron Bray, WSB & Associates

Session 5: Pavement Performance

Moderator: Ben Worel, Mn/DOT

An On-Board-Sound-Intensity Evaluation of MnROAD Pavements

Bernard Izevbekhai, Mn/DOT

A Bayesian Approach for Pavement Density Sampling

Amy Peterson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota

The Effects of Implements of Husbandry “Farm Equipment” on Pavement Performance

Shongtao Dai, Mn/DOT

Luncheon and Presentation Opening Comments

Tom Sorel, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Keynote Presentation – Objects In Mirror Are More Complicated Than They Appear

Tom Vanderbilt, New York Times bestselling author of Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)

This talk will present findings including the dynamics of traffic flow, the social interactions of
drivers, the perceptual illusions and cognitive biases that humans behind the wheel are prone to, the relationship between the built environment and our behavior, among other aspects of this complex, yet overlooked, everyday activity.

Session 6: UPA Highway and Transit Technologies and Pricing

Moderator: Brian Lamb, Metro Transit

UPA Transit Technology Projects

Daryl Taavola, URS Corporation

Bus Rapid Transit Technologies for Cedar Avenue and I-35W

Craig Shankwitz, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota

UPA Highway Technology Projects and Pricing

Nick Thompson, Mn/DOT

Session 7: Freight Technology

Moderator: Ken Buckeye, Mn/DOT

Counting Empty Parking Spots at Truck Stops

Pushkar Modi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota

Commercial Vehicle Weight Data in Minnesota

Matt Oman, Mn/DOT

Heavy Vehicle Tolling in Germany: Performance, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned for Future Pricing Efforts in Minnesota and the U.S.

Ferrol Robinson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

Session 8: Public Participation

Moderator: Dale Grove, Bonestroo, Inc.

Otter Tail CSAH 9 Corridor Study

Brian Shorten, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. and Rick West, Otter Tail County Highway Department

Public Participation in Transit Decisions: 46th Street BRT Station Case Study

Jill Hentges, Metro Transit

Hearing Every Voice – Public Participation at Mn/DOT

Scott Bradley, Mn/DOT

Session 9: Technology: Helping Us Plan for Transit, for Bicycling… and for Staying Home?

Moderator: Gavin Poindexter, URS Corporation

Forecasting Park-and-Ride Demand Using GI S and LEHD Data: Applications for Transit Facilities Planning

Charles Carlson and Joseph Kapper, Metro Transit

A Geographic Wiki for Enabling and Facilitating Communication Between Cyclists and Planners

Reid Priedhorsky, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota

Substitution Between E-shopping and Travel: Evidence From the Twin Cities

Frank Douma, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Session 10: Pavement Materials

Moderator: Jerry Geib, Mn/DOT

Keep it Cool With Warm Mix Asphalt

Jill Thomas, Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association

Taconite Aggregate Transportation Construction Opportunities

Larry Zanko, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota, Duluth

Determination of Optimum Surface Treatment Application

Raul Velasquez and Mihai Marasteanu, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Session 11-12: UPA Transit Facilities, Telecommuting, and Evaluation

Moderator: Ken Buckeye, Mn/DOT

Improving Transit Operations With the MARQ2 UPA Project

Brad Henry, URS Corporation

Transit Facilities

Craig Lamothe, Metro Transit

Telecommuting and the UPA

Adeel Lari, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

The National Evaluation of USDOT UPA and Congestion Reduction Projects

Lee Munnich, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Session 13: Transportation for Disadvantaged Populations

Moderator: Robb Luckow, Hennepin County

Transportation in Changing Minnesota Communities

Noel Shughart, Mn/DOT

Mobility From the Car to the Bus for Aging Populations

Mark Hoisser, DART

Volunteer Driver Programs: Training and Collaboration

Shannon Tietz, Stearns County Tri-Cap; and Courtney Whited, People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM)

Session 14: Transportation Systems Planning

Moderator: John Adams, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

The Future of Socioeconomic Forecasting at Metropolitan Council, Part 1

Todd Graham and Dennis Farmer, Metropolitan Council

The Development of Metro Transit’s New Service Improvement Plan

Michael Mechtenberg and John Levin, Metro Transit

Minnesota’s Statewide Transportation Plan

Mark Nelson, Mn/DOT

Session 15: Winter Maintenance

Moderator: Farideh Amiri, Mn/DOT

A Decision Support Tool for Optimizing Winter Maintenance Operations

Dustin Kuchera, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota

Snow Rendering for Simulation

Peter Willemsen, Department of Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Duluth

Impending Box Impact

Richard Lindeke, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Minnesota, Duluth

Session 16: Planning, Research, and Innovation for Improving Traffic Safety

Moderator: Daryl Taavola, URS Corporation

An Update on Local Safety Planning

Howard Preston, CH2M Hill

Innovation and Research Needs in Intersection Safety and Operations

Keith Knapp, Center for Excellence in Rural Safety, University of Minnesota

Traffic Safety Improvements for the Norfolk Tide Light Rail Transit System

Daniel Meyers, URS Corporation

Intersection Warning System and ITS During Major Urban Reconstruction Evaluation Efforts

Matthew Gjersvik, Mn/DOT

Session 17: Economic Impacts of Roads and Right-of-Way

Moderator: Rabinder Bains, Mn/DOT

Advanced Acquisition of Right-of- Way: Best Practices and Corridor Case Studies

Adeel Lari and Sara Aultman, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Economic Impacts of Upgrading Roads

Michael Iacono, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

CSAH 2 (Broadway Ave.) Alternative Development, Evaluation, and Discussion

Patrick Corkle, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

Aurora - Ely Economic Development Corridor: Hoyt Lakes - Babbitt Roadway Project

Jack Forslund, WSB & Associates

Session 18: Safety on the Other Side of the Windshield: Trends and Solutions

Moderator: Cheri Marti, Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Bicycle and Pedestrian Trends and Developments: The Challenges are Opportunities

Mary Jackson, Mn/DOT

Bicycle and Pedestrian Toolbox

Kristie Billiar, Mn/DOT

Pedestrian and Bike Injuries in Minnesota

Dorothy Gondwe and Leslie Seymour, Minnesota Department of Health

Minnesota Motorcycle Crash Trends and Safety Countermeasures

Bill Shaffer, Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Session 19: The Impacts of Transitway Investments in the Twin Cities

Moderator: Lee Munnich, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Transitway Impacts Research Program (TIRP): Impact on Travel and Development

Jason Cao and Ed Goetz, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Transitway Impacts Research Program (TIRP): Policy Impacts Panel

Kate Garwood, Anoka County; Steve Morris, Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority; Mark Filipi, Met Council

Session 20: Bridge Workshop – Bridge Analysis and Maintenance

Moderator: Paul Rowekamp, Mn/DOT

Truss Bridge Load Rating Using Three Dimensional Analysis

Barritt Lovelace, WSB & Associates

Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by Time Domain Reflectometry/Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy

John Evans, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Minnesota, Duluth

Performance of Concrete Deck and Crack Sealants

Arturo Schultz, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Corrosion Protection Performance of Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Bars

Jose Pincheira, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Session 21: Vehicle Detection and Measurement Systems for Traffic Safety and Operations

Moderator: John Hourdos, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Wireless Mesh Sensor Network for Vehicle Tracking in an Intersection

Taek Kwon, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Duluth

Ramp Queue Detection

Scott Petersen, SRF Consulting Group Inc.

Portable, Low Cost Intersection Traffic Measurement and Surveillance Station

Ted Morris, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Session 22: Value Capture for Transportation Finance

Moderator: Steve Elkins, Bloomington City Council

Land Value Tax as a Value Capture Mechanism

Jason Junge, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Special Assessment Districts in Transportation Development

Kerstin Larson, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Value Capture for Minnesota: Current Laws, Case Studies, and Implications for Minnesota

Adeel Lari and Sara Aultman, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Session 23: Minnesota’s Toward Zero Deaths Program Update

Moderator: Sue Groth, Mn/DOT

How to Save a Life

Matthew Langer, Minnesota State Patrol

Safe Communities of Minnesota

Amy Roggenbuck, Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Session 24: Moving People Efficiently for Best Use of New Facilities

Moderator: Shannon Tyree, City of St. Paul

Plan For The Reuse Of Minnesota’s Union Depot As A Multi-Modal Terminal

Richard Nau, URS Corporation

Minnesota Twins Ballpark Transportation Management Plan

Marie Cote, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

Cutting Edge Technology at the New Gopher Stadium

Brian Holt, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

Session 25: Bridge Workshop – Bridge Monitoring

Moderator: Gary Peterson, Mn/DOT

A Survey of Bridge Monitoring Technologies

Arturo Schultz, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Description of the Instrumentation and Monitoring Plan for the I-35W Bridge

Cathy French, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Decision Making Tools for Selecting Fixed Scour Monitoring Technologies for Minnesota Waterway Bridges

Jeff Marr, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota