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March 2008
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In this issue
Oberstar Forum: transforming transportation policy
National experts will offer their perspectives on the next surface
transportation bill at the seventh James L. Oberstar Forum on
Transportation Policy and Technology April 7.
CTS Scholar receives federal research funding
Assistant Professor Henry Liu will receive $111,000 as part of a
research project funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research
Program (NCHRP).
Future of vehicle safety lies in crash prevention
Tomorrow’s safety systems, particularly those that prevent crashes,
will save many lives, said Ronald Medford at the CTS Winter Luncheon.
U of M student creates bridge model for NTSB
A model of the former I-35W bridge,
built by civil engineering junior Rachel
Gaulke, was sent to Washington, D.C.,
in February.
Metro project demonstrates equity aspects of public transit decisions
A project in the Twin Cities metro area demonstrates the equity issues
of transit, according to an article in the Center for Urban and Regional
Affairs fall 2007 CURA Reporter.
Findings published from collaborative leadership initiative
Findings are available from a pilot initiative designed to provide training and facilitation skills for local agencies.
CE department adds transportation expertise
Nikolas Geroliminis joined the Department of Civil Engineering (CE)
this semester as an assistant professor.
CTS welcomes program coordinator
Joseph Barbeau has accepted a program coordinator position with CTS.