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April 2008
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In this issue
‘Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions’ study team testifies at legislature; first seminars held
The team is investigating options for reducing greenhouse gases emitted from the transportation sector.
Spring Luncheon: ‘Lowering Our Carbon Footprint’
Stephen Schneider will highlight incentives to bring about a transition to cleaner transport.
Elected officials attend transportation seminar
The seminar gave officials an overview of transportation trends and an opportunity to discuss policy implications.
Annual research conference to open with panel session on national congestion strategy
Sessions will feature topics ranging from roundabouts to rural safety to bridge girders.
Report examines diversity in DOT workforce
A report provides data on transportation industry employees by gender and race.
Conference speakers offer a green approach to pavement
Speakers at the annual Minnesota Pavement Conference described emerging areas such as green roads.
Career Expo, ITSO conference attract students
Students obtain career advice, present papers at annual events.
New research reports available
Research reports
written by University researchers and published
by CTS, Mn/DOT, the Minnesota
Local Road Research Board, and other
sponsors since December 2007 are available.