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2011 CTS Reports
December 2011
University of Minnesota startup to improve traffic flow on congested roads; AirTAP forum focuses on service, safety, sustainability; Winter luncheon: how transportation shapes cities; Sustainability Forum: translating research to benefit urban communities; Transition strategies could aid public acceptance of mileage-based user fees; CTS joins international research effort; Exhibitors sought for career expo
November 2011
New online game teaches risks of distracted driving; Computer vision system for truck stop parking receives FHWA grant; Symposium, luncheon in December; TERRA activities draw record numbers from multiple states, Norway; In memoriam: Judith Martin; Roundabouts, sustainability are topics of CTS seminars; more seminars on tap; Humphrey School announces Oberstar Fellowship; CTS promotes transportation careers at recent events; Research Partnership Award: nominees sought
October 2011
Conference focuses on performance measures for transportation and livability; Freight and Logistics Symposium to focus on impacts of economic change; Fall luncheon: 'Flat City: The Streetcar City and the Revival of the American Dream'; Techplan research uses smartphones to improve safety; Portable weigh station debuts at MnROAD; Levinson to continue as Braun/CTS Chair; Sign up for free webinar alerts; Reminder: Abstracts due Nov. 18 for CTS research conference; Fairgoers learn about CTS education efforts
September 2011
Transport and land use research symposium attracts international participants; Executive Committee welcomes new chair, members; Funding China’s urban infrastructure: lessons for Minnesota?; National experts discuss integrating transit with jobs and housing policies; Call for Presentations: 2012 research conference; New research reports available; Workshop provides ITS training for transit workers
August 2011
SMART-Signal installed in California, new Minnesota sites; Symposium shares latest on mileage-based user fees; Fall seminar series starts next month; Humphrey School, Citizens League hold finance roundtable; eWorkPlace program announces results at event; CTS at State Fair August 25 and 26
July 2011
Opening keynote: Momentum shifting toward public-private partnerships; Opening panel discusses future of P3s in Minnesota; Speakers discuss P3 activities, research in Minnesota; Commissioner outlines enterprise risk management at MnDOT; Cyclopath and Cycloplan: collaborative bicycle planning and routing; Alternative vehicles, energy sources to shape transportation; Study assesses neighborhood and social influences of transit corridors; Rough roads are expensive for Minnesota motorists; ‘CrashHelp’ to improve emergency medical response for rural crashes; Luncheon speaker: Accessibility measures needed to guide transportation policy; Planning the Future of the Twin Cities; Research explores benefits of distance-based fees for trucking industry; Conference video and presentation slides available
June 2011
CTS honors leaders, students at awards ceremony; Teams receive Research Partnership Award; CTS adds financial expertise; University research featured at NACE conference; U of M student receives NSF award; Oberstar calls for ‘putting America first’ in transportation
May 2011
Institute researchers exhibit at USDOT; Online matrix helps users determine accessibility; WSTLUR symposium in July; New video outlines ITS-related careers; Faculty news; Safety innovations featured at spring maintenance expo; Beautiful U Day focuses on sustainable transportation
April 2011
Researchers featured at ITS Minnesota annual meeting; Career Expo sets another record; CTS assists with Mn/DOT visioning; 'Un-paving' featured at TERRA pavement conference; U of M student receives national award; Awards presented at ITSO paper conference; U of M research sparks interest at TechFest; CTS director featured in alumni magazine
March 2011
Public-private consortium developing technologies for preventing drunk driving; U of M technology helps buses bypass congestion; Research conference topics announced; Research conference luncheon: urban development and mobility; University finalizes commercialization agreement for 'SAFL Baffle'; CTS completes communications assessment, plans next steps; New research reports available
February 2011
Oberstar honored for career of public service; U of M team to study transitways' potential for regional competitiveness, equity; Central Corridor LRT work to begin on campus; Faculty join civil engineering department; Researchers share findings at TRB annual meeting; Students attend TRB meeting; CTS announces staffing changes
January 2011
Climate change policies driving innovation; Speakers discuss sustainability and the bottom line; Conference to look at sustainability and pavements; U of M team exchanges ideas, explores collaboration in Singapore; Forum explores trends in scholarly publishing; Fall seminars online; Registration under way for luncheon, career expo
2010 CTS Reports
December 2010
University to assist in sustainability initiatives; Distracted, drunk driving are topics at TZD conference; Winter luncheon: The end of drunk driving?; Symposium looks at the carbon footprint of supply chains; Panel examines logistics issues for biofuels; Exhibitors sought for career expo; First transport and land use meeting in July; New research reports available
November 2010
AirTAP forum shares ways to maximize lean resources; ITS Institute, Parking Services receive transit awards; Freight and Logistics Symposium to feature Wal-Mart exec; Leaders discuss ways to better estimate and control construction costs; Transportation's role in sustainability discussed at lecture; U's Metro Consortium has new leaders; Alumni celebrate homecoming; Planning degree program has new director; Research Partnership Award: nominees sought
October 2010
Summary published of Access to Destinations Study; Web tool lets users generate accessibility maps; Funding approved for Access Study extension; CTS Fall Luncheon: Climate change and transportation; International visitors tour CTS and U of M research labs; CTS at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair; Freight and Logistics Symposium: Does sustainability make cents?; Call for Presentations: 2011 research conference; Context sensitive solutions Web site updated
September 2010
CERS Summer Institute eyes coordinated national rural road safety plan; Research links transitway development to higher commercial and industrial property values; Dan Sperling is fall luncheon speaker; CTS hosts international conference on network reliability; TERRA hosts events, publishes sustainability fact sheet; CTS posts jobs on LinkedIn, ceases print insert; New research reports available
August 2010
McGinnis named CTS director; Survey sheds light on public perception of rural driving and safety policies; CTS seminars available on iTunes U; TechPlan Roundtable research sparks discussion, insights; Minnesota labs and projects featured at TRB mid-year meeting; Alumni group plans homecoming get-together; Grothaus elected NLTAPA vice president; TZD conference brochure enclosed
July 2010
Policymakers, researchers look to the future of mileage-based user fees; ITS America attendees ride Bus 2.0; U of M holds teen driver safety forum; Minnesota TZD helps provide safer ways home with new guide; Roads Scholars honored at maintenance expo; Faculty news
June 2010
National plans for high-speed rail affect local decisions; Luncheon speaker addresses the challenges and opportunities of emerging megaregions; Commissioner outlines sustainability efforts; Panelists give local perspectives of high-speed rail; High-speed rail: a national, regional, and state update; Aging drivers and mobility; Innovative communications strategies explored at conference; eWorkPlace finds benefits, implications of a telecommuting workforce; Center develops design concepts for LRT station
May 2010
Transitway Impacts Research Program forum connects research results, future directions; Leaders and students honored at awards luncheon; Research Partnership Award: Automated deicing; CTS Scholar receives grant for biofuel project; Researchers, TPT produce documentary; Research report updates: January 2010—March 2010
April 2010
Project develops transportation solutions for sparsely populated areas;Researchers featured at ITS Minnesota annual meeting; April events reminder; Career Expo draws record crowd; Kids try traffic engineering at Tech Fest; TERRA publishes fact sheets about rumble strips and farm implements; Research explores automated traffic enforcement for Minnesota
March 2010
University hosts USDOT town hall discussion on U.S. transportation policy; Topics announced for CTS Research Conference; Human factors key to safe road design; 2010 TERRA Pavement Conference: innovation and investment; Opening conference session: national priorities, local decisions; ‘Megaregions’ is topic of research conference luncheon
February 2010
Freight and Logistics Symposium: The system after economic recovery ; Leaders discuss personal rapid transit for Minnesota; Connect with CTS using social networking; University of Minnesota research featured at TRB Annual Meeting ; Passenger rail commission reviews draft plan; Report explores plan for transportation knowledge networks; Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths program wins international safety award ; New research reports available
January 2010
Sabo Lecture: Clear goals, accountability needed for transportation policy; Toward Zero Deaths Conference explores traffic safety culture, ideas for change; CTS Scholar featured in documentary; Transitway impacts highlighted in research briefs; Mn/DOT conducts peer review of project management practices; Faculty news; Fall seminars online
2009 CTS Reports
December 2009
Speaker touts arrival of electric vehicle; Oberstar tours labs, attends TERRA meeting; Human factors and road safety ;‘Superbus’ research aims to boost hybrid vehicle efficiency; Effectiveness of congestion pricing tied to public acceptance; AirTAP forum looks at ‘year in the life’ of an airport; Truck-weight compliance training continues; CE department celebrates centennial
November 2009
Middle schoolers prepare for transportation-themed robotics competition on campus; Researchers demonstrate next-generation bus; fleet planned for USDOT congestion relief program; CTS launches alumni newsletter; Landscape center receives award; faculty news; Research Partnership Award: nominees sought; Researchers to create framework for measuring sustainable development; Transportation Career Expo: exhibitors sought, registration under way; ITS Institute publishes annual report; New research reports available
October 2009
CTS director Robert Johns accepts position with USDOT; Laurie McGinnis named acting director; Supporters honor Robert Johns; Freight and Logistics Symposium: the system after economic recovery;Guidebook offers advice, resources for airport managers;CTS hosts 'Transportation Jeopardy' at State Fair; CTS Fall Luncheon November 10: 'Why Electric Cars?'; Call for Presentations: 2010 research conference
September 2009
'Gridlock Buster' gives students a chance to play traffic manager; Employers learn how to create an eWorkPlace; Fall webinars scheduled; Save the date: CTS fall luncheon; Oberstar previews policy plans for transportation, economic stimulus; Study to look at improving mobility and access in Itasca County; CTS Executive Committee updates; University to honor professor with lecture, scholarship; Mark your calendar: ITS Minnesota Fall Forum
August 2009
Study identifies value capture strategies to raise transportation revenue; Minnesota's Mohring honored at international economics conference; Researchers reveal traffic safety 'hot zones'; Value Capture study featured at transportation funding and finance forum; New research reports available; LTAP Roads Scholars honored at maintenance expo; Executive Committee welcomes new members; TZD conference brochure enclosed
July 2009
Access to Destinations researchers highlight policy implications at annual research conference;Leaders discuss applications of Access to Destinations study findings; Speaker explains the psychology and mysteries of traffic; Commissioner voices support for research; Additional conference materials online
June 2009
CEO Leadership Forum focuses on performance-based management; Community transportation workshop explores options for increased service; Forum aids flexible design goals at Mn/DOT; TERRA news: innovation event, new members; CTS Faculty Scholars receive environmental grants; Walk/bike conference set for September
May 2009
Research team presents value capture strategies; CTS honors leaders, students at annual meeting; ‘Smart Signal’ receives award; In memoriam: Barbara Lukermann; Student named Eno Fellow
April 2009
‘Destinations Count’ at 2009 research conference; Leaders discuss road pricing; CE researchers to evaluate I-35W bridge data; CTS holds funding seminars for legislators; Pavement conference: innovation, investment; New bike center to support campus transportation needs; ITS Minnesota highlights University re search, public service; Career expo draws strong interest; Transportation students hold annual paper conference; New research reports available
March 2009
Intelligent speed adaptation: low-cost, high-benefit technology to save lives; U of M researchers part of road user-charge study; Leaders discuss Twin Cities transitway development; Electric car technology, supporting infrastructure discussed at forum; U of M, Japanese visitors discuss research collaboration; Faculty news; Transport economics conference in June
February 2009
Best-selling author to give spring luncheon presentation, University to study low-carbon fuel standard, Value Capture study workshop in March, Energy uncertainties: supply chain impacts in the Upper Midwest, U of M leadership evident at TRB annual meeting, Transportation workforce faces shortage, Staffing update
January 2009
NSF workshop explores future of bridge research, CTS Scholar receives award, AirTAP Forum highlights conflict resolution, Research refines understanding of land use and accessibility, New Web site aids transit coordination, CTS seeking Council Friends, Transportation alumni cheer on Gophers, TERRA publishes annual report fact sheets, Video of fall seminars online.
2008 CTS Reports
December 2008
History holds lessons for future transportation policy, Early results of U of M bridge collapse study consistent with others, CTS Winter Luncheon: Caught speeding—by your car?, Toward Zero Deaths Conference highlights trauma care, traffic safety, CERS launches partnership with Isanti County TZD, TZD program launches redesigned Web site, Civil engineering chair calls for renewed commitment to infrastructure, CTS leadership structure
November 2008
Transitway program featured at Hennepin-University Partnership symposium, Germany’s mileage-based tolling: a model for Minnesota?, Transit expert to advise U of M, Metro Transit, Transitway research assists regional planning, Transportation expertise added at Humphrey Institute, Researchers receive additional funds for asphalt research, Landscape center receives national award, Transportation on the airwaves, Registration under way for Transportation Career Expo
October 2008
Research team gathers feedback at Value Capture stakeholder workshop, CERS Summer Institute takes aim at ‘culture of complacency’ toward rural traffic fatalities, Energy costs and the supply chain, Minnesota leaders, partnerships showcased at national HOV/HOT conference, Research Partnership Award: nominees sought, University receives NCHRP grant to study stream-restoration structures, Call for Presentations: 2009 research conference, Call for Abstracts: International Transport Economics Conference, Organizations encouraged to exhibit at Career Expo, CTS seeks program coordinator
September 2008
Researchers analyze travel effects of bridge collapse; New tool maps out roadway fatalities; Patterns of the past, implications for the present; Researchers awarded NSF grant to study response to I-35W bridge collapse; CTS Executive Committee update; TERRA Innovation Series: MnROAD open house; Fall semester seminar series under way; Transportation Alumni Group holding debut event; CTS to hold Grad Certificate info session
August 2008
Researchers say action needed now to meet state goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions; Legislature funds University study of ‘value capture’ for transportation finance; ournal of Transport and Land Use debuts; University hosts new Rural Highway Safety Clearinghouse; CTS represented on international scan of research administration activities; CTS director testifies at Senate Environment and Public Works Committee; TZD conference brochure enclosed; New research reports available
July 2008
UPA to prove merits of road pricing for national policy; Portfolio of strategies needed to lower transportation's carbon footprint; Minnesota UPA project builds on previous success, partnerships; New commissioner shares vision for Mn/DOT; Minnesota UPA project to feature priced shoulder lane, telecommuting; University involved in Minnesota UPA project; Researchers seek ways to save more lives on rural roads; Talking in circles: roundabouts in Minnesota; Mn/DOT project to improve cost estimating, cost management; TERRA to host MnROAD open house; Web coordinator hired
June 2008
Leaders honored at CTS annual awards luncheon; Bridge project wins Research Partnership Award; New director named for HumanFIRST; Citizens’ transportation opinions shift with information; WTS presents scholarships and awards; High school students get inside look at transportation technology
May 2008
Oberstar Forum participants seek transformation of nation's transportation policy; Lane-conversion webinar draws wide audience; Researcher announces ethanol findings; Greenhouse Gas Emissions seminar highlights health effects; Minnesota LTAP honors 'Roads Scholars' at maintenance expo; CTS shares safety efforts with international officials; Fluid Power Center's work airs on cable television; New CTS Web page describes CTS services
April 2008
'Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions' study team testifies at legislature; first seminars held; Spring Luncheon: 'Lowering Our Carbon Footprint'; Elected officials attend transportation seminar; Annual research conference to open with panel session on national congestion strategy; Report examines diversity in DOT workforce; Conference speakers offer a green approach to pavement; Career Expo, ITSO conference attract students; New research reports available
March 2008
Oberstar Forum: transforming transportation policy; CTS Scholar receives federal research funding; Future of vehicle safety lies in crash prevention; U of M student creates bridge model for NTSB; Metro project demonstrates equity aspects of public transit decisions; Findings published from collaborative leadership initiative; CE department adds transportation expertise; CTS welcomes program coordinator
February 2008
Oberstar Forum: 'Transforming Transportation Policy to Meet Tomorrow's Needs; Freight planning in an uncertain world; Liu wins national CUTC award; TRB annual meeting features AIA study, other U of M research; CTS director to chair TRB council; TRB sessions look at information 'findability,' knowledge management; Transportation task force completes UMore Park report; Professorship awarded to CTS researcher
January 2008
Research completed for AIA transportation design study; AirTAP Forum highlights airport image-making; Pavement project receives SHRP 2 funding; TERRA highlights innovations at Highway 36 reopening; Cost estimation workshop draws state DOT leaders to Minnesota; Jerry Baldwin retires from Mn/DOT Library
2007 CTS Reports
December 2007
CTS celebrates 20 years of growth, contributions; Keynote: Policy environment hinders acceptance of research solutions; University leaders share perspectives; Closing reception features key sponsors; New video introduces CTS; CTS ranks second in national survey; Winter Luncheon: The Future of Vehicle Safety;Organizations encouraged to exhibit at Career Expo;CTS seeks program coordinator, financial associate;New research reports available
November 2007
Oberstar Forum: Leadership, funding needed to avert crisis in aging U.S. transportation infrastructure; Toward Zero Deaths Conference highlights 'Move Over,' primary seat belt laws; New features on CTS Web site: search engine, research topics, and more; Stormwater research to influence state, national standards; CTS seeks nominees for Research Partnership Award
October 2007
Second Access to Destinations conference; Federal UPA grant to fund ITS Institute research; Researchers receive grants for research related to I–35W bridge collapse, share insight with media; Evacuation research nets additional federal funds; U of M course explores impacts of bridge collapse; Call for Presentations: 2008 research conference; CTS adds program coordinator; U of M offers strategic leadership lectures
September 2007
National leaders on program of Oberstar Forum; Researchers to assess options for reducing state greenhouse gas emissions; 20th Anniversary keynote: role of research; CERS Institute explores public health aspects of rural transportation safety; Freight and Logistics Symposium to address impacts of rapid change; CTS committees welcome new chairs, members
August 2007
Oberstar Forum on October 8 to focus on nation’s transportation infrastructure; CTS to celebrate 20 years of contributions to transportation; CTS creating transportation alumni group; Conflict management initiative gets early results; Newspaper cites U of M expert; Oberstar raises transportation concerns at Humphrey Institute lecture series; Ballarini appointed head of Civil Engineering; New research reports available; AirTAP Fall Forum program online; Donath receives University honor; Research report updates: November 2006 through June 2007
July 2007
Cheri Marti leaves CTS; CTS to host new online academic journal; Leading researchers to speak at second Access to Destinations conference; New Minnesota Traffic Observatory to shine light on traffic issues; Papers win awards; Transportation research; education to support new U of M-founded community; Researcher featured in local news; 2007 TZD Conference; New online resource: TRR Journal
June 2007
Oregon's pilot program suggests promise—and hurdles—for road user fees; Panelists see mileage fees in Minnesota's long-term future; Reforms needed to free—not force—market to provide alternatives to sprawl; Transitway development in the Twin Cities; Researchers aim to better understand rural road safety; Planning for alternative modes; Roads and rails: impacts of the biofuels revolution; Relocating merge area on I-94 reduces multi-car pileups
May 2007
State, U of M experts testify at national field hearing on surface transportation policy; Leaders honored at CTS annual awards luncheon; MnPASS project wins award; First ‘Access to Destinations’ research summary released; CTS Faculty Scholar gives distinguished women scholars lecture; Student named Eno Fellow
April 2007
Summit explores directions for road pricing in Minnesota; CTS Scholar named Distinguished McKnight University Professor; U of M hosts stakeholder workshop for Urban Partnership proposal; ITSO conference gives inside look at MSP; U of M research featured at pavement conference; Executive Committee membership changes; CTS staffing news
March 2007
Graduated licensing, parental involvement improve teen driving; Plug-in hybrids hold promise for U of M research; Minnesota to host April field hearing; Annual research conference to open with transportation finance session; Spring luncheon: myth of the free market in transportation and land use; CTS to hold Grad Certificate info session; Hennepin County, U of M form transitway research program
February 2007
Legislators attend transportation seminars; CTS redesigns Web site; CEO forum proceedings online; Freight symposium highlights environmental innovations; Biking, walking increase with ‘destination exercise’; TZD credited for drop in state fatalities; University of Minnesota presenters at TRB Annual Meeting
January 2007
Interstate at 50: a 'national treasure' faces challenges; CTS receives ACRP funds to create airport guidebook; Faculty Scholar receives award, federal grant; U of M researchers share findings at Toward Zero Deaths conference; Associate director named for Pavement Research Institute; Martin Sabo honored for distinguished service; Freeways topic of 'Compleat Scholar' class; Career Expo to follow ITSO conference
2006 CTS Reports
December 2006
Wilson: long-term vision needed for public transit; Speakers share funding news at AirTAP fall forum; Winter Luncheon: Young driver problem, solutions; MVTA explores deployment of ITS Institute technology; Roundtable to explore Minnesota ’s stake in hybrid vehicles; Road pricing in Europe: new lessons from the Old World; Call for papers issued for second Access to Destinations conference
November 2006
Robotics center receives federal grant for transportation security research; Roundtable to explore economic issues facing interstate system at age 50; Michael Darter is new PRI director; CTS researchers among U’s ‘greatest minds’; ITS Institute research leads to new lane markings on I-94; CTS seeks nominees for Research Partnership Award; CE seeks practitioner-mentors for capstone course; CTS staffer named University iFellow; Student Connector shares resources, opportunities; Exhibitors sought for Career Expo; Research report updates: June 2006 through October 2006
October 2006
CTS to lead nonmotorized transportation program’s research, evaluation, and outreach; Politics and Freeways report published; Access to Destinations: Web site, research report; Hybrids: hype or hope?; Freight and logistics symposium goes green; Call for Presentations: 2007 research conference; Sehlin Lecture: Incorporating sustainability into infrastructure
September 2006
Summer Institute addresses themes, strategies for rural safety center; Braun Chair reaches fundraising goal; David Levinson named inaugural chair; Fall luncheon: ‘Realistic public transport’; Minnesota leadership recognized at national LTAP conference; Event to connect students to resources, mentors; TZD Conference brochure
August 2006
CTS to conduct $1 million study for AIA on transportation design and communities; Faculty update; Former CTS director speaks at interstate celebration; National bridge specifications updated with U of M research; U of M offers supply chain management program; TERRA adds new partner, launches Web site; Successes, opportunities shared at regional TZD safety conference
July 2006
Panelists offer privacy perspectives; Speaker shares advice for leading multiple generations; Technology to monitor teen driving raises privacy questions; Politics and freeways: building the Twin Cities interstate system; Impacts of Hiawatha LRT: residents cite noise, parking hassles; Road research and partnerships for MnROAD; Access to Destinations research under way; Transportation finance, congestion, and equity: policy perspectives; Making the most of recreational trail systems; Midwest’s role in the transportation information revolution: future strategy; UMD selects director for transportation programs
June 2006
International visitors tour U of M research labs; Roundabouts point to safer, less congested intersections; Utility project receives FHWA award; Symposium shares findings of U of M bike and pedestrian safety research; CTS contributes to Minnesota Guidestar strategic planning workshop; Intersection, evacuation research featured at ITS Minnesota annual meeting; Potholes are topic of 'U of M Moment'; National roundtable features Minnesota toolkit; Research report updates: December 2005-May 2006
May 2006
Oberstar Forum examines role of walking and biking in a multimodal transportation system, CTS presents awards at annual meeting, Evacuation project wins award, Evaluation finds positive views of MnPASS, Students receive national, regional awards
April 2006
CTS, CSE establish SECTTRA Program for transportation security research; Katrina’s impacts on infrastructure featured at pavement conference; CTS Faculty Scholar co-authors book; Article explores link between land-use patterns, behavior; Conference offers ideas for transit coordination; ITSO conference: scholarships, LRT; Networking emphasized at Career Expo; CTS adds program coordinators
March 2006
Automatic detection and enforcement could reduce traffic fatalities, says safety expert; CTS Research Conference to highlight privacy issues; April events: Oberstar Forum, Roundabouts, and more; New mapping tools aid regional analysis, planning; CTS adds staff to meet program needs; Truck-weight compliance training under way; Spring luncheon: Multiple generations, new workplace challenges; Graduate Certificate in Transportation Studies
February 2006
Oberstar Forum: 'Non-motorized transportation'; U of M researchers and CTS edit 'Access to Destinations' book; Freight and Logistics Symposium: Industry transportation leader outlines freight challenges ahead; University researchers, CTS staff participate in TRB Annual Meeting; ITSO conference to follow Career Expo; CTS to hold Grad Certificate info session
January 2006
McKnight Foundation awards grant for Access to Destinations Study outreach; Toward Zero Deaths Conference: a family's story; Speakers offer ideas to spur transit in HOT lanes; Roundtable features managed lanes, Texas-style; Preparing for the unexpected builds supply-chain resiliency; CTS hires Web coordinator
2005 CTS Reports
December 2005
Shoup: 'Free' parking imposes high costs on society; AirTAP hosts second fall forum; Winter Luncheon: 'Dramatic Failure of U.S. Traffic Safety Policy'; CTS Executive Committee welcomes members, hears new CTS structure; ITS Institute researcher receives patent; CTS seeks program coordinators; Mark your calendars: Travel Monitoring Expo in June; UMD seeks director of transportation programs
November 2005
SAFETEA-LU workshop gives insight into new bill; Access to Destinations projects underway; ITS Institute launches new Web modules for high school students; New U of M report: homeland security and the trucking industry; Register for Freight and Logistics Symposium; CTS represented on transit coordination committee; CE seeks practitioner-mentors for capstone course; Exhibitors sought for Career Expo; CTS seeks nominees for Research Partnership Award
October 2005
SAFETEA-LU: CTS to receive $16 million; Rural Safety Center established at Humphrey Institute; Workshop shares challenges for context sensitive design; ITS Institute research garners media attention; Call for Presentations: 2006 research conference; Executive Committee welcomes new members, approves budget; In memoriam: Miles Kersten; NATSRL annual research day: November 3
September 2005
Workshop to introduce SAFETEA-LU to Minnesota; Fall luncheon speaker to discuss hidden costs of parking; Poster previews events; Economic impacts are focus of freight and logistics symposium; Minnesota LTAP shares experiences in border exchange program; Student activities: national competitions, CE open house; Grad Certificate Info Session October 4; Toward Zero Deaths Conference to share collaborative strategies
August 2005
Henry Liu is new transportation professor; Colorado expert shares tolling experiences; MPR features U of M research; New research reports available; CTS enhances Web access to research reports; Last call: Context Sensitive Design conference; CTS staffer named to Emerging Leaders Program
July 2005
Roundtable evaluates impacts of transit corridors; Sabo Lecture: Daschle shares vision of freedom; Talk addresses transportation equity; Maintenance expo reflects new safety concerns; First LTAP 'Roads Scholar' graduates; Stinson receives University honor; University offers supply chain management program
June 2005
Building consensus: Lessons from Denver and the outlook for Minnesota; Opening session panel; Mega-projects: The changing politics of urban public investment; Cell phones & driving: deadlier than alcohol?; Commute times jump during '90s; Are HOT lanes equitable?; Benefits and costs of bicycling and bicycle facilities; CTS and sponsors launch Access to Destinations Study; Looking past the gas tax: 4th Oberstar Forum examines transportation finance alternatives; Publications catalog updated; Register online for Context Sensitive Design Workshop; Mark your calendars: Toward Zero Deaths Conference is November 16–17
May 2005
Leaders honored at CTS annual meeting; Sabo recognized for role in Guidestar; Faculty receive awards; ITS Minnesota annual meeting features U of M researchers; Fly ash research wins CTS Research Partnership Award; Report offers CEO engagement options; Students gather for Career Expo, ITSO conference; Sheehan replaces Cochran as council chair; Executive Committee membership news
April 2005
Daschle to give Sabo Lecture May 2; Oberstar hears rural safety research at special briefing; CTS to hold Access study kickoff May 11; Speakers share evaluation plans for MnPASS toll lanes; CTS brings research database to the Web; Community Transportation newsletter launched; AirTAP goes electronic; Web subscription page available; Executive Committee welcomes new members; Transportation expert will address equity; Context Sensitive Design workshop in August
March 2005
Minnesota transportation leaders form research alliance; Winter luncheon speaker highlights new paradigms in transportation; Oberstar Forum: 'Gas tax plus'; Register now for research conference; Pavement Conference attendees hear about tire/pavement noise; Pavement Research Institute launches Web site; Maritime Research Institute at UMD receives federal grant; 'Mega-projects' are topic of spring luncheon; Spring Maintenance Expo: April 20–21
February 2005
David Levinson wins national award; Researchers frame issues for St. Croix River Crossing; Spring 05 Events; Civil Engineering departmental magazine features transportation; Minnesotans active at annual TRB meeting; Braun Chair nearing fundraising goal; ITSO student conference to follow Career Expo; CTS to hold Grad Certificate info session; Career Handbook mailed
January 2005
Roundtable: future of reauthorization and finance; High cost and low capacity portend major changes for freight transportation industry; Flyer previews upcoming events; UMD hosts third annual research event; In remembrance: Robert Dexter; CTS Executive Committee discusses safety research; Student organization holds monthly meetings
2004 CTS Reports
December 2004
Access to destinations: rethinking the way we look at transportation; AirTAP holds first forum; Winter luncheon: Evolving ITS paradigms; London's congestion charge cuts traffic delays, spurs bus use; In remembrance: Darryl Durgin; Organizations encouraged to exhibit at Career Expo
November 2004
Synergies seen for bus rapid transit, road pricing; Researchers attract funding from national sources; Register for Freight & Logistics Symposium; TRB committee to explore transportation information management; Mn/ROAD highlighted at international pavement testing conference; Intersection safety work brings officials, researchers to Minnesota; CE seeks practitioner-mentors for capstone design course; CTS seeks nominees for Research Partnership Award; ITS Institute publishes annual report
October 2004
Conference puts spotlight on traffic fatalities and need for prevention; Symposium to focus on forces of change affecting freight transportation and logistics; Reminder: Register for November events; MAST Lab holds grand opening; CTS contributes to Itasca transportation proposal; 2005 research conference Call for Presentations; CTS Council update
September 2004
CTS Fall Luncheon speaker to discuss London's congestion-charging policy; University research featured at national ITS conference; Roundtable to explore bus rapid transit, pricing; Poster previews events; Innovative technology to promote rural intersection safety; Report: driver error, animal crossing most common causes of rural crashes; Conference to look at health implications of community design; CTS Executive Committee reviews performance measures, budget; CTS welcomes new staffer
August 2004
National leaders featured at 'Access to Destinations'; Study to examine relationship of land use, walking; Pavement Testing conference next month; MAST Laboratory opens doors; Airport siting research wins national award; Dissertation analyzes student transportation; CTS librarian new MTKN chair
July 2004
CTS to host 'Access to Destinations' conference; CTS plans 'Access to Destinations' study; AirTAP to hold first forum; Book presents business case for ITS investments; Transportation Career Handbook helps you plan future; CE seeks practitioner-mentors for capstone design course; CTS Scholar to serve on St. Lawrence Seaway committee; Executive Committee defines CTS strategic priorities; New beginnings
June 2004
Action needed now to deal with U.S. energy and greenhouse gas challenges; Finance shifting from fuel tax to local measures, tolls; Opening session panel; Scenarios predict adequacy of Minnesota road taxes in 2030; Telework and e-shopping take on traffic congestion; Chromatic perception affects snowplow visibility; New tool to help officials set biodiesel policies; HOT lane experts share evaluation findings, inform I-394 planning; Twin Cities-area highways: changing politics, participants, and institutions; CTS publications catalog available; Maintenance workers learn new skills at training expo; CLM presents awards
May 2004
Oberstar Forum envisions the future of transportation in rural America; CTS presents awards at April 13 annual meeting; Mark your calendars: Toward Zero Deaths conference; Past and future of vehicle safety share spotlight at ME Day; GIS parcel map research wins CTS Research Partnership Award; Barbara Lukermann receives APA award; Upcoming events
April 2004
Register now for CTS research conference; Dayton: Large-scale investment needed to improve system, restore public trust; Toward Zero Deaths Program featured at Mallof America; Career expo reaches new heights; "Mystique of mobility" on display at Minnesota History Center; Minnesota LTAP launches e-newsletter; Minnesota-developed handbook to aid Afghan road reconstruction; A network of information at your fingertips; Upcoming events
March 2004
Rodney Slater: Putting People First; U researcher involved in congressional discussion of homeland security; Humphrey Institute holding commissioners' forum; Changes to blood-alcohol content, other laws could cut state traffic deaths; Braun Chair halfway to fundraising goal; New multimedia tools presented at pavement conference; Need to control your wildlife? Learn how at the Spring; Maintenance Training Expo; Upcoming Events;
February 2004
U holds transportation seminar for policy leaders; Freight-related transportation issues loom large nationally and for Minnesota; Brochures in the mail for Oberstar Forum, CTS Research Conference; U receives federal funds for bike research; Transportation and Regional Growth Study featured at TRB meeting; CTS to hold Grad Certificate info session; Labuz appointed to Kersten chair
January 2004
Slater to give Sabo Lecture on February 3; Conference explores ideas for improving community-based transportation; Flyer previews upcoming events; CTS Executive Committee welcomes new members; Report examines impact of technology on transportation; University research incorporated in light-rail project; OPERA goes a little bit country; LRRB funds research projects; CTS launches new Web design
2003 CTS Reports
December 2003
Sustainable revenue sources needed to meet mobility needs, says Rep. Oberstar; Pavement Research Institute director hired; Highway safety is topic of CTS Winter Luncheon; Task force to study Mn/ROAD governance strategies; UMD's transportation program holds second annual research event; Organizations encouraged to exhibit at Career Expo; New resources available from AirTAP
November 2003
Traffic congestion a sign of economic vitality, says luncheon speaker; U of M researchers calculate how much freeway expansion is needed to address congestion woes; Minnesota leads study of low-temperature cracking in asphalt pavements; Minnesota LTAP launches Roads Scholar Program, redeveloped Web site; CTS holds Grad Certificate information session; Register now for Freight & Logistics Symposium; ITS Institute publishes annual report
October 2003
Oberstar to speak in U of M finance series; Student association holds first meeting; U of M research featured at AASHTO conference; CEO Leadership Forum Proceedings; Visiting researcher returns to Nissan; Research fellow hired; History Channel features Intelligent Vehicle Initiative; NASTRL to hold Research Day; 2004 National Rural ITS Conference; Call for Presentations for 2004 Research Conference; Policy forum to "unlock gridlock"
September 2003
National 'intelligent intersection' demo features MN researchers; Traffic congestion topic of Fall Luncheon; CTS establishes Scholars Program; British rail expert to address Logistics Symposium; Transportation student organization to convene; Congressional staff tour U of M labs; Towards Zero Deaths program
August 2003
CTS Fall Luncheon: Traffic Congestion, friend or foe?; Rail station design options; Community-based Transportation Conference; Homeland security seminar; Executive Committee membership changes; U offers transit class; Light-rail transit seminar; ITS Institute receives national media coverage; Graduate Certificate info session.
July 2003
Second Oberstar Forum proceedings available; Toll initiatives discussed at forum; Community-based Transit Conference scheduled; CE professor publishes transportation finance book; ITS America attendees tour labs; CTS nominee named 2003 Eno Fellow; WTS presents awards; In memoriam: Fred Manzara.
June 2003
Special Transportation Research Conference coverage. Molnau, Bell share visions for future; Technology at Chicago Transit Authority; DOT leaders forum; Research Conference session highlights; AirTAP marketing toolkit and training; Graduate Certificate info session.
May 2003
Sabo addresses CTS annual meeting and awards luncheon; Leaders, students honored at awards ceremony; U research into snowdrift control wins CTS Research Partnership Award; Funds raised for chair in Transportation Studies; Transportation and Regional Growth Study: Synthesis attracts attention, reports published; Humphrey Institute & CTS hold finance roundtables.
April 2003
Second Oberstar Forum weaves intermodal transportation tapestry; House transportation policy committee tours ITS Institute facilities; Transportation and Regional Growth Study reports published; ITS Minnesota forum features U of M research; Freight and Logistics Symposium proceedings; Transportation Career Expo.
March 2003
Sabo allocates $164 million for state projects; Kline, congressional staff tour CTS research labs; Transportation and Regional Growth Study; Nissan researcher offers a personal perspective on intelligent transportation systems; Pavement Conference; Executive Committee honors outgoing members; City, county engineers hear updates on U of M education and training programs; HumanFIRST Program adds researcher.
February 2003
Upcoming Oberstar Forum; Former Executive Committee chair Shef Lang dies; Program mailed for CTS research conference; Minnesota student receives prestigious award at TRB meeting; NATSRL Research Day features range of projects; CTS to host workshop for state DOT CEOs; Intelligent Vehicle Initiative to appear on History CHannel; Transportation Corridor Development Study interests local officials; Civil Engineering hires pavements professor; AirTAP workshop update; CCE offers technical manager course.
January 2003
Kennedy featured at Sixth Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium; Pavement Research Institute established; CTS Councils hear presentations; Towards Zero Deaths Program update; Knowledge network formed; U seeks Pavement Institute director; Geotechnical engineering conference; CTS research seminar time change.
2002 CTS Reports
December 2002
CTS anniversary celebration; Luncheon speaker Joseph Sussman; Improving asphalt saves costs; Upcoming winter luncheon speaker; Murphy is new CTS Executive Committee chair; CTS hires outreach coordinator; March Career Expo
November 2002
New CTS reporting relationship; Logistics e-news network and web site; Forum on asphalt shingle recycling; Low-volume road research report; Fall maintenance expo; HumanFIRST research with Nissan; Research Partnership Award; Improving specialized transportation
October 2002
Graduate Certificate Program; Freight and Logistics Symposium; CTS briefs congressional staff; Advanced Transportation Technologies seminars; NATSRL has new coordinator; Research proposals due; 2002 CTS Research Conference call for presentations
September 2002
15th anniversary luncheon planned; Economic report to governor; Oberstar Forum proceedings; Spring Transportation Summit reports; Midwest Conference on Library and Information Systems for Transportation; AirTAP tours state; Summer Transportation Institute
August 2002
CTS fall luncheon; Technological assistance for snowplows; Rural intersection crash avoidance; Graduate Certificate Program info session; Traffic simulation training; Transit E-news; ITS Institute seminars; Business and management courses
July 2002
Transportation workforce; BRT workshop, website, newsletter; HumanFIRST Program; Mn/DOT consultant services training; Professor receives national honors; Connections between highway improvements and development; vehicle particle emissions; Conference on urban transportation corridors; Security issues for transit users; AirTAP seminar, website; WTS annual awards
June 2002
Special Research Conference Edition: coverage of plenary sessions, presentations, and concurrent sessions. Inaugural Oberstar Forum on Transportation Policy and Technology
May 2002
Sabo Lecture Series begins with presentation by Congressman Sabo; Graduate Certificate Program information meeting; CTS honors transportation leaders; Corridor development conference; Librarian joins CTS
April 2002
AirTAP Briefings published; CTS Faculty Seminar; ITS Minnesota annual meeting; New Environment Council chair; LRRB research funding; CTS Research Conference preview; Transportation in the global economy
March 2002
Braun Chair in Transportation Studies; Minnesota Public Radio special transportation coverage; Oberstar Forum to feature Transportation Secretary Mineta; Sabo Lecture Series; Pavement Conference coverage; T2/LTAP workshops and courses; New Executive Committee members; New editor and executive secretary join CTS
February 2002
University honors Representatives Oberstar, Sabo; Sessions scheduled for CTS Research Conference; Civil engineering department improves national ranking; Graduate Certificate program information session; University represented at TRB meeting; Software engineer joins CTS; New technology for monitoring complex traffic flows; Snow and ice control workshops
January 2002
Community-based transportation conference; Executive Committee member Jim Newland retires; Forum on transportation needs in global food economy; Midwest network of transportation libraries; Transportation and Regional Growth report and workshops
2001 CTS Reports
December 2001
Carsharing growing in U.S., European cities; High-tech vehicles in field testing; ITS Minnesota forum; Troopers test vision system; Career Expo call for exhibitors; CTS, ITS Institute hold seminars; Roundtable on urban corridors
November 2001
North Star workshop on traffic safety; Civil Engineering awarded NSF grant; Bill Smith; Driver fatigue detection; NSF bridge research workshop; Logistics Symposium; Assistant to director hired
October 2001
Graduate Certificate Program information session; Groundside effects of air transportation; Minnesota and international tourism; Fall Luncheon: Carsharing; Vehicle detection research grant; CTS assists Mn/DOT with project delivery streamlining; Academic new hires; Research Conference call for presentations
September 2001
National listening session on transportation and the environment; Fall events announcements; Fall luncheon topic: carsharing; Congressional staff visit CTS; Humphrey Institute presentation at sustainable communities symposium; Summer Transportation Institute; Logistics Task Force meeting; State Fair exhibit; Executive Committee membership changes; CTS staff changes
August 2001
Graduate Certificate Program info session; New report on Transportation and Regional Growth; Community-based transportation conference; Intelligent Ground Vehicle competition; High school students tour CTS; AirTAP activities planned; T2 workshop reservations; ITS Fall Industry Forum; CTS Council member dies
July 2001
Wireless telecommunications issues; Spring maintenance expo; Community-based transportation conference; Former CTS director honored; Urban and regional planning course; Minnesota county engineers host national conference; Hancock, Morrish leave U of M; CTS, Mn/DOT host research orientation; Transportation and Regional Growth study; Faculty awards and honors
June 2001
CTS Annual Research Conference coverage – ramp metering, decision making, cell phone use, more; CTS staff changes; New proceedings published
May 2001
Annual meeting and awards; New Duluth research program; ITS Minnesota annual meeting and forum; Ramp metering research presentations; ITS Institute seminars
April 2001
New Graduate Certificate Program in Transportation Studies; Annual Research Conference announcement; CTS Career Expo; Corridor Development round table; Community-based transportation; Hagen leaves CTS; CTS defines directions
March 2001
Final report on specialized transit; Context Sensitive Design workshop; Humphrey Institute grads; New CE professor; CTAP Instructor sought; Visibility monitoring system; Transportation, industry, and the new economy
February 2001
Context Sensitive Design workshop; Sabo honored for support; Airport Task Force report; Field tests of Head-Up Display; NSF workshop on bridge research; New roles for Mn/DOT & consultants; Operations Director for Human Factors Lab; Lari succeeds Benke at Office of Research Services; Logistics symposium proceedings
January 2001
Robert Johns named CTS Director; "Quantum leap in transportation knowledge"; Value pricing and congestion; Siberian technology transfer; Matching taxes to road use; ITS Institute seminars
2000 CTS Reports
December 2000
The future of transit; Graduate Certificate Program in Transportation Studies; FTA officials at local meetings; LRRB chooses research projects; Job access for low-income households; Professor named endowed chair; March Career Expo 2001
November 2000
Logistics symposium; Duluth Transportation Operations and Communications Center opens; Fall Industry Forum; Nominees for Research Partnership Award; Environmentally responsibile transportation; New T2 pavement course
October 2000
Transit paradigms; Researchers brief senators; New Executive Committee members; State Fair exhibit; Logistics course and supply chain seminars offered; Value pricing workshop
September 2000
CTS Director resigns; Plow demo draws federal, state officials; Engineering Workforce Development Summit; Capstone design projects; Full costs of transportation; ITS Institute research program review; Logistics Task Force subcommittees; T2 technical consultants; Sustainable Transportation Conference