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October 2006
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In this issue
CTS to lead nonmotorized transportation program’s research, evaluation, and outreach
CTS has been selected to lead the overall program evaluation of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP), which was authorized by Congress in the 2005 transportation bill.
Politics and Freeways report published
Politics and Freeways, a new publication that reports on a study of the changing politics and participants in Twin Cities–area interstate decision making since the 1950s, is now available.
Access to Destinations: Web site, research report
The Access to Destinations study, coordinated by CTS, launched a Web site and published its first research report.
Hybrids: hype or hope?
According to University applied economics professor Alfred Marcus, hybrid vehicles offer an opportunity to greatly reduce oil consumption, but the technology alone will not provide a suitable solution.
Freight and logistics symposium goes green
“Greening the Supply Chain: Environmental Innovations” is the title of the Tenth Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium, to be held December 1 in Minneapolis.
Call for Presentations: 2007 research conference
CTS has issued a Call for Presentations for its Eighteenth Annual Transportation Research Conference.
Sehlin Lecture: Incorporating sustainability into infrastructure
Richard N. Wright will discuss a U.S. initiative for improving infrastructure sustainability at the 21st Annual Katherine and Arthur Sehlin Lecture, November 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Civil Engineering Building, Minneapolis east bank campus.