Media Coverage

2013

Potholes filled using kitchen technology
KARE-11 News, April 29, 2013

Minnesota becomes national hotspot for working at home
Star Tribune, March 7, 2013

Smartphone apps are changing the way riders hail taxis
Star Tribune, March 6, 2013

Researchers aim to improve road crew response during snow
KSTP News, March 5, 2013

18 Brilliant ways to end gridlock and save billions
Business Insider, February 27, 2013

States driven toward 'zero death' crash goal 
Chicago Tribune, February 18, 2013

Path for robotics runs through Minnesota
Business @ the U of M, February 6, 2013

Smartphone app steers drivers toward safety
Association of University Technology Managers, January 2013

2012

Are hurricanes our next Dust Bowl? 
The Huffington Post, December 10, 2012

New Eden Prairie snow system put to the test
KSTP-TV 5 News, December 10, 2012

Eden Prairie ready for the snow
KARE-11 News, December 8, 2012

Seeking solutions to the truck parking shortage
Fleet Owner, December 7, 2012

Light-rail project 74% complete
Minnesota Daily, November 6, 2012

The Future Of Driving
National Public Radio, September 27, 2012

U of M launches record number of startup companies in fiscal 2012
UMNews, September 19, 2012

Driving home the dangers of distracted driving
KARE-11, September 16, 2012

Lake Bluff drivers may go round and round
LakeForest-LakeBluffPatch, September 13, 2012

Latest hybrid bus hits the road in Minneapolis
Minnesota Daily, September 11, 2012

Teen driving will be put to the test at Ridgedale Center Mall 
StarTribune, September 8, 2012

How to boost employee career satisfaction
Talent Management, August 2012

Higher ed at the Fair: From Tommie Totes to the U's Gridlock Buster
Minn Post, August 29, 2012

The effect of school start times on family travel
KMSP-TV, August 28, 2012

Food vs. Fuel: Should the EPA waive ethanol requirement?
MPR and Midwest Energy News, August 28, 2012

Distracted-driving video game aims to teach teens
WCCO 4 TV News, August 28, 2012

Minnesota primary seat belt law saves lives and money
GHSA Directions in Highway Safety, Summer 2012

U of M bridge experts study load capacity on precast concrete spans
Finance and Commerce, August 7, 2012

High-tech sensors track performance of 35W bridge
MPR, August 2, 2012

Where are Minnesota’s most crash-prone intersections?
MinnPost, July 27, 2012

Northstar cuts fares by as much as 25% to lure more riders
Star Tribune, July 5, 2012

Ticket tally dips in Minnesota seat belt push
Star Tribune, June 11, 2012

Looking for a new way to pay for Minnesota’s roads
MinnPost, May 25, 2012

U of M Research Focuses on Local Perceptions of Transit Projects
Central Corridor Funders Collaborative, May 16, 2012

Maple Grove researcher tests app for visually impaired
Northwest Community Television, April 20, 2012

Students rally at the Capitol for ‘Support the U Day’
Minnesota Daily, April 2, 2012

Minnesota's new seat belt law saves lives
Humphrey School of Public Affairs

America's broken bridges
Bloomberg Businessweek, March 22, 2012

Flexible, paper-based supercapacitor could improve performance of hybrid electric vehicles
PhysOrg.com, March 20, 2012

Proximity to LRT stations raises home values for some
Finance and Commerce, March 19, 2012

Smart snowplows keep the highway to Valdez, Alaska, clear
Government Technology, March 15, 2012

Why does a little bit of rain make our commute suck so much?
SF Weekly, March 15, 2012

App to help parents track their teen's driving habits
KARE 11, March 7, 2012

ITS Institute and Intelligent Vehicles Lab technology a History Channel "Modern Marvel"
History Channel, February 27, 2012

U of M researchers tap into smartphones to help visually impaired
KARE 11, February 16, 2012

Researchers find that China's pollution related to e-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars
UMNews, February 13, 2012

U of M research aims to curb distracted driving
KSTP-TV News, February 12, 2012

U-M transit research leads to biz
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, February 10, 2012

Distraction Dodger premieres at Teen Safe Driving Summit
UMNews, February 1, 2012

Interstates fastest during snowy commute — or not
Star Tribune, January 28, 2012

Proposed state help gives push to $1.25B Southwest light rail
Minnesota Daily, January 26, 2012

Collision in the making between self-driving cars and how the world works
New York Times, January 23, 2012

University researcher presents at conference on self-driving cars
Mercury News, January 19, 2012

2011

Good Question: Are cell phones the most distracting?
WCCO-TV, December 13, 2011

Are streetcars the answer to our transit and environmental needs?
MinnPost, December 12, 2011

Urban expert: Light rail is OK, but trolleys are better
Finance & Commerce, December 8, 2011

Minnesota's transportation system needs more money
MinnPost, November 29, 2011

Transforming the Twin Cities into a robotics hub
St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 11, 2011

Reducing traffic congestion with buses that could drive themselves
Automobile Magazine, November 9, 2011

University of Minnesota startup to improve traffic flow on congested roads
Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute

Is alternative fuel vehicle right for you?
KARE 11, October 27, 2011

Scenic byways promoted as direct impacts on tourism
Park Rapids Enterprise, September 24, 2011

Hwy. 52 is inching closer to becoming a freeway
StarTribune, September 24, 2011

Mechanical Engineering resources, TAs strained by enrollment
Minnesota Daily, September 22, 2011

Cycling route site to expand statewide
StarTribune, September 21, 2011

At peace with his defeat, Jim Oberstar relishes family time, still shares transportation expertise
MinnPost, September 20, 2011

CSE route-sharing project for bicyclists to expand statewide
Minnesota Daily, September 19, 2011

Foot-powered progress moves ahead in Twin Cities
MinnPost, September 19, 2011

Editorial: Progress, hurdles for transit projects
StarTribune, September 18, 2011

Teen driving restrictions show mixed results
MSNBC, September 13, 2011

Farm runoff — 'If you won't swim in it, you can do better'
Minnesota Public Radio, September 13, 2011

High-speed rail to Duluth gains steam
Minnesota Daily, September 13, 2011

U to implement bike reward system
Minnesota Daily, September 8, 2011

B-Line Trail key link in growth for Bloomington downtown and nearby neighborhood
Bloomington Indiana Herald Times, September 2, 2011

Highway funding system is running out of gas
MinnPost, September 1, 2011

Bacon’s New Favorite Acronym: MBUF
Bacon's Rebellion, August 31, 2011

Transportation secretary appoints Duluth port director to national advisory council
Superior Telegram, August 31, 2011

Bike route site adds transit, plans to expand statewide
Minnesota Public Radio, August 30, 2011

Mileage-based user fees could work, says study
Planetizen, August 29, 2011

Roundabout confusion in Richfield keeps going
StarTribune, August 26, 2011

Hitting the re-set button on state bike and pedestrian policies
Twin Cities Daily Planet, August 25, 2011

Mileage-based user fees a better long-term option than gas tax
AASHTO Journal, August 19, 2011

Jim Oberstar's congressional work continues to be felt
Northland's News Center, August 12, 2011

Drainage Water and Nutrient Management Field Day is Aug. 23
Hutchinson Leader, August 11, 2011

Lowry Hill tunnel crash: Luck keeps tragedy from worsening
Star Tribune, August 11, 2011

Driver ID'd in deadly Lowry Tunnel crash; occurs in accident-prone area
KARE 11 News, August 11, 2011

Traffic Expert Talks Lowry Tunnel Woes
Fox 9 News, August 10, 2011

New Normal: Transportation in Minnesota
Twin Cities Daily Planet, August 1, 2011

Prospect Park sees opportunity
Minnesota Daily, July 27, 2011

Price tag, construction make the University’s parking lottery hard sell
Minnesota Daily, July 27, 2011

Rail attracts many to city
Twin Cities Daily Planet, July 19, 2011

U of M’s Grouplens Research Lab goes Cyclopath for Minnesota’s burgeoning bicycle community
TECHdotMN, July 13, 2011

New technology could save lives and money at rural intersections
KSTP-TV, July 11, 2011

Light rail hassles to bring greener future
StarTribune, July 4, 2011

Inside Track: Telecommuting pays off
StarTribune, June 27, 2011

New traffic technology near Milaca
Lakeland PTV, June 16, 2011

Mileage-based fees not an easy sell
American City & County, June 15, 2011

Old roads hit hardest by heat wave
StarTribune, June 13, 2011

MnDOT reports work on Minnesota Highway 23
St. Cloud Times, June 10, 2011

Researchers aim to make roadsides safer for officers
KSTP-TV, May 12, 2011

Study examines connections between urban contiguity and nitrogen dioxide
Green Car Congress, May 8, 2011

Kane, Quimby: Shift gears to ease traffic congestion in the Twin Cities
St. Paul Pioneer Press, April 20, 2011

Pay tax by the mile, not gallon?
StarTribune, April 20, 2011

MnDOT to Study Mileage-Based User Fee to Replace Gas Tax
KSTP-TV, April 18, 2011

Americans are driving more, but traffic deaths down
USA Today, March 31, 2011

Rush hour traffic: Get ready to crawl
StarTribune, March 21, 2011

With less money for roads, experts say pothole season could be worst yet
Minnesota Public Radio, March 14, 2011

For engineers, lessons in a deadly quake
Finance and Commerce, March 11, 2011

Patching the Perennial Pothole Problem: A Permanent Fix?
KSTP-TV, March 11, 2011

Americans drove 3 trillion miles in 2010, smarter road spending proposed
The Infrastructurist, March 3, 2011

CTS director featured in Minnesota magazine
Minnesota, Spring 2011

Road trippers may be soon able to plot safest route online
USA Today, February 23, 2011

To curb congestion, buses to ride on shoulders
Chicago Tribune, February 18, 2011

U tech helps buses battle ice and snow
Minnesota Daily, February 16, 2011

Plans for fast Twin Cities-Chicago train hit speed bump
Star Tribune, February 8, 2011

Minneapolis start-up plans to commercialize device that prevents harmful sediment in urban runoff
StarTribune, February 4, 2011

A Towering Challenge
Sacramento Press, January 30, 2011

Technology aids bus drivers on narrow shoulder lanes
UTC Spotlight, January 2011

2010

Bullet trains to Chicago in less than three hours? High-speed rail alliance launches study
MinnPost, December 20, 2010

SE Minnesota highway intersection chosen as site for safety study
Marshall Independent, December 16, 2010

Smart Phones Let Parents Track Teen Drivers
WCCO-TV News, September 15, 2010

Toyota involved in fatal crash may help solve acceleration mystery
Minnesota Public Radio, September 7, 2010

Study: Drivers more prone to risk-taking on rural highways
Minnesota Public Radio, September 3, 2010

Impact of Bemidji Regional Airport exceeds $27 million
Bemidji Pioneer, August 27, 2010

Using tech to curb deaths on Minnesota's roadways
Minnesota Public Radio, August 10, 2010

Drivers have 'false sense of security' on rural highways, survey indicates
MinnPost, August 5, 2010

Drivers let guard down on riskier rural highways
USA Today, August 4, 2010

Cities tackle traffic head-on with commuter options
USA Today, July 26, 2010

Transportation creating "nimble cities"
Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning, July 15, 2010

CTS names new director
Minnesota Daily, July 9, 2010

Intelligent vehicle systems defy bad weather
Better Roads, June 1, 2010

Elbow Room on the Shoulder: DGPS-Based Lane-Keeping Enlists Laser Scanners for Safety and Efficiency
GPS World, July 1, 2010

U Of M Study: Summer Driving The Most Dangerous
WCCO - TV, June 28, 2010

You're paying for 'free' parking
MinnPost, June 16, 2010

Hennepin County-U partnership pays dividends
Star Tribune, June 13, 2010

LED traffic lights may not be as safe as expected
Dayton Daily News, June 8, 2010

U of M study: People don't mind big brother
FOX 9 News, June 5, 2010

Survey: More support road rules
USA Today, June 3, 2010

Research improving sensor technology for bridges and roadways
Government Technology, June 1, 2010

Investigators: Kids, Cars & Country Roads
FOX 9, May 23, 2010

Low profile but high hopes for Cedar bus line
Star Tribune, May 22, 2010

Mission considers road fee that would link properties, street use
Kansas City Star, May 19, 2010

Rural roads: Two lanes and treacherous
Star Tribune, May 18, 2010

U turns to technology to aid teen drivers and their parents
Star Tribune, May 1, 2010

Is Minnesota's new teen driving law tough enough?
Star Tribune, April 28, 2010

University of Minnesota study finds Hiawatha light-rail line has significantly improved job access for low-wage workers
University News Release, March 29, 2010

Residential housing growth declines in Twin Cities
Minnesota Public Radio, March 29, 2010

MAST lab aids in earthquake research
Minnesota Daily, March 22, 2010

Central Corridor isn't just about moving people
Star Tribune, March 13, 2010

UMD professor's concrete research featured in Popular Science magazine
Popular Science, February 2010

Despite lack of MnDOT funds, 'burbs push projects
Minnesota Public Radio, February 16, 2010

State's roads aim for low-salt diet
Star Tribune, January 2, 2010

2009

On transportation issues, Minnesota leads the pack
Minnesota Public Radio, December 16, 2009

Simply Science: The science behind road salt
KARE-11, December 12, 2009

Can changing our transportation habits help meet the emissions goal?
Minnesota Public Radio, December 7, 2009

Reducing motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota
Environmental Science & Technology, December 1, 2009

Editorial: A push for safety on rural roads
Star Tribune, November 29, 2009

U of M, Mn/DOT develop new snowplow
KSTP - TV, October 14, 2009

Rural Roads Are More Dangerous Than They Look
New York Times - Wheels Blog, October 9, 2009

More motorists die on rural roads
USA TODAY, October 6, 2009

Drivers and their toys: Unsafe at any speed?
Star Tribune, September 30, 2009

VMT Tax Data System Is Technologically Feasible, University Study Finds
AASHTO Journal, August 28, 2009

Technology Enabling Near-Term Nationwide Implementation of Distance-Based Road User Fees
TRB Transportation Research E-Newsletter, August 25, 2009

Shrinking gas tax pot has state looking elsewhere
Pioneer Press, August 11, 2009

New U of M report suggests transportation revenue alternatives
Saint Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report, July 9, 2009

New 'U' study offers Minnesota legislators advice on paying for transportation projects
Politics In Minnesota, July 7, 2009

Value Capture for Transportation Finance
TRB Transportation Research E-Newsletter, July 7, 2009

Stimulus-funded road projects create few jobs
Minnesota Public Radio, August 3, 2009

Technology keeps a close eye on 35W bridge
Minnesota Public Radio, July 31, 2009

'Gridlock Buster' gives kids a chance to play traffic manager
UMNews, July 2009

Near-term approach to VMT charging
Surface Transportation Innovations, July 16, 2009

Existing vehicle data bus, cellphone SMS proposed for near-term VMT charge
TollRoadsNews, July 10, 2009

Minnesota seat belt legacy comes full circle with new law
KARE - TV, June 8, 2009

Reconnaissance robots to the rescue
Star Tribune, May 31, 2009

Experimental safety sign to go up on Highway 53
KUWS Radio (Wisconsin), May 17, 2009

Denver taxi drivers take the wheel
Los Angeles Times, May 25, 2009

Business on board with rail expansion
Star Tribune, April 13, 2009

Students give up wheels for their own two feet
The New York Times, March 26, 2009

Transportation funding debate becomes more urgent
Minnesota Public Radio, March 10, 2009

How Easy Is It To Cheat In HOV, MnPASS Lanes?
WCCO-TV News, March 5, 2009

The Bridge to Smart Technology
BusinessWeek, February 19, 2009

2008

Solving the electric car conundrum
Minnesota Public Radio, December 10, 2008

35W bridge will be closely monitored
Minnesota Public Radio, September 17, 2008

What will happen to the extra lanes on I-94?
KARE-11, September 12, 2008

Bridge collapse didn't stall commutes, U study finds
St. Paul Pioneer Press, August 29, 2008

Traffic Patterns After the Collapse
Twin Cities Live, August 10, 2008

U of M research on 35W collapse
KARE - TV, July 28, 2008

Good Question: Can Tire Pressure Solve Oil Crisis?
WCCO - TV, August 5, 2008

SafeRoadMaps.org
KARE - TV, July 28, 2008

Researchers Map America's Deadliest Roads
ABC News, July 29, 2008

How deadly are the roads you drive on?
MSNBC, July 28, 2008

Researchers Map America's Deadliest Roads
Washington Post, July 28, 2008

Drivers adapt to life without 35W bridge
Minnesota Public Radio, July 30, 2008

University study: greenhouse gas goals achievable
Minnesota Public Radio, July 22, 2008

Minnesotans need to drive less to exceed 2025 clean-air goal
Star Tribune, July 22, 2008

Study: Minnesota's emissions goals achievable
Fort Mills Times, July 22, 2008

Study: Minnesota's emissions goals achievable
Pioneer Press, July 22, 2008

Possible To Reduce Emissions By 30 Percent By 2025, Model Shows
Science Daily, July 29, 2008

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down 15 Percent by 2015: Gotta Start Today, Study Says
KMSP, July 22, 2008

Action needed now for Minnesota to reach goals in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2015
PhysOrg, July 22, 2008

Blog: Action needed now for Minnesota to reach goals in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2015
e!Science News, July 22, 2008

Blog: Minnesotans need to drive less to exceed 2025 clean-air goal
Transportation for America, July 22, 2008

CTS Director Robert Johns testifies at Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, July 17, 2008

U of M leads national effort to make rural roads safer
KARE-11 News, June 30, 2008

U.S. DOT Names Univ. of Minnesota National Info Hub on Rural Road Safety
KMSP-TV Fox 9 News, June 30, 2008

New Web site pools best research on rural highway safety
Minnesota Public Radio, June 30, 2008

New technology can track teens who speed
Star Tribune, June 30, 2008

Bridge to the GOP: Will the Twin Cities be ready for the Republican convention?
Newsweek Web Extra, Jun 17, 2008

Sleepy driver takes a test drive
KMSP-TV Fox 9 News, May 21, 2008

In depth: merge madness
Fox 9 News, May 1, 2008

U of M student creates bridge model for NTSB
KSTP-TV News, February 19, 2008

U of M researchers discuss transportation on Minnesota Public Radio
Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning, February 13, 2008

2007

I-394: Interstate bottleneck explained
KARE-11 News, November 13, 2007

Oberstar hosts transportation forum at the 'U'
KSTP News, October 8, 2007

Transportation researcher David Levinson quoted in story on how commuters have adapted to new traffic patterns since the I-35W bridge collapse
Star Tribune, September 10, 2007

CTS Director Bob Johns quoted in I-35W bridge reconstruction article
Star Tribune, September 3, 2007

Transportation researcher David Levinson quoted in story on University traffic congestion after the I-35W bridge collapse
Minnesota Public Radio, August 30, 2007

CTS Director Bob Johns quoted in transportation funding article
Pioneer Press, August 18, 2007

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2006

Freeways and politics: New report examines the stories behind the Twin Cities interstate freeway system
UMNnews, Dec. 15, 2006

Drawing a new line against I-94 crashes
Star Tribune, October 16, 2006