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September 2007
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In this issue
National leaders on program of Oberstar Forum
The Sixth James L. Oberstar Forum on Transportation Policy and Technology will provide a setting for state and national leaders to discuss our nation’s infrastructure, lessons learned from the I-35W bridge collapse, and possible implications for public policy.
Researchers to assess options for reducing state greenhouse gas emissions
CTS has received an appropriation from the Minnesota Legislature to assess public policy and technology options for reducing the volume of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted from the transportation sector in Minnesota.
20th Anniversary keynote: role of research
Transportation research has an impressive record with technical solutions—such as fuel efficiency and safer road design—but has had little influence on problems that require policy solutions, such as highway financing.
CERS Institute explores public health aspects of rural transportation safety
Speakers explored the connections between rural transportation safety and community health at the Center for Excellence in Rural Safety’s annual Summer Institute, held at the University of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington on July 30 and 31.
Freight and Logistics Symposium to address impacts of rapid change
The 11th annual CTS Freight and Logistics Symposium, November 30 in Minneapolis, will address the impacts of rapid change on freight movements in the Midwest.
CTS committees welcome new chairs, members
A number of new members joined the CTS Executive Committee recently, including new chair Fred Corrigan.