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November 2009
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In this issue
Middle schoolers prepare for transportation-themed robotics competition on campus
More than 250 young science enthusiasts from across Minnesota converged on the University of Minnesota campus October 13 for a morning of educational workshops and tours of research facilities. The event was planned to help the students prepare for “Smart Move,” the 2009 FIRST LEGO League robotics competition.
Researchers demonstrate next-generation bus; fleet planned for USDOT congestion relief program
The next generation of Twin Cities transit took center stage at the 2009 ITS Minnesota Fall Forum, as Intelligent Vehicles Laboratory (IV Lab) director Craig Shankwitz presented a driver-assistive system for buses operating on bus-only shoulders and bus lanes.
CTS launches alumni newsletter
CTS published its first issue of TAG-line, an electronic newsletter of the Transportation Alumni Group at the University of Minnesota, in September.
Landscape center receives award; faculty news
The University of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes (CCL) received the Federal Highway Administration’s Environmental Excellence Award for its North Shore Scenic Byway work.
Research Partnership Award: nominees sought
CTS is accepting nominations for the 2010 Research Partnership Award.
Researchers to create framework for measuring sustainable development
In a new study funded by the McKnight Foundation, a University team is conducting research and working with practitioners in the field to design a framework for measuring sustainable regional development.
Transportation Career Expo: exhibitors sought, registration under way
Students, employers, and professional organizations are encouraged to attend the annual Transportation Career Expo. The 2010 offering will be held March 2 from 4:30 to 7:15 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union on the Minneapolis campus.
ITS Institute publishes annual report
The ITS Institute, directed by Max Donath, has published its 2008–2009 annual report.
New research reports available
The enclosed insert lists research reports written by University researchers and published by CTS, Mn/DOT, the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, and other sponsors since August 2009.