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August 2008
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In this issue
Researchers say action needed now to meet state goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The findings are the result of a study commissioned by the Minnesota Legislature and led by CTS.
Legislature funds University study of ‘value capture’ for
transportation finance
CTS has assembled an interdisciplinary research team for this investigation.
Journal of Transport and Land Use debuts
The journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed online journal publishing original interdisciplinary papers.
University hosts new Rural Highway Safety Clearinghouse
The new clearinghouse, funded by the FHWA, is intended to be an easy-to-use starting point for information about safety on our nation’s rural roads.
CTS represented on international scan of research administration activities
CTS associate director Laurie McGinnis was one of 11 members of the scan team,
which was sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Federal Highway Administration.
CTS director testifies at Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
In his testimony, Robert Johns explained the importance of measurement-driven safety programs in improving safety performance and described successful examples from several states.
TZD conference brochure enclosed
The 2008 Toward Zero Deaths Conference will be held October 7 and 8 in Rochester, Minn.
New research reports available
Download a list of research reports written by University researchers and published by CTS, Mn/DOT, the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, and other sponsors since April 2008.