Sponsors
The Center for Transportation Studies
The Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) at the University of Minnesota
is a nationally prominent center for research, education, and public
outreach in transportation. CTS strives to be a catalyst for innovation
in transportation research, education, and outreach. Working
with university faculty and researchers in many different academic departments,
CTS carries out interdisciplinary research that advances our knowledge
of transportation issues and benefits the people of Minnesota.
To learn more, visit: www.cts.umn.edu
The Minnesota Department of Transportation
Minnesota’s state transportation agency supports a wide variety of transportation systems and services, including highways, transit, water and rail freight, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and aviation. Mn/DOT works to provide a coordinated transportation network that meets the needs of Minnesota's citizens and businesses for safe, timely and predictable travel. Mn/DOT relies on a broad range of research programs to help manage and improve the state’s transportation system.
To learn more, visit: www.dot.state.mn.us
Hennepin County
Home to the city of Minneapolis and surrounding urban and suburban areas, Hennepin County is a diverse and dynamic region. The county government provides transportation systems including roadways, light rail transit, and multi-use bikeways which link metropolitan systems and local systems. Hennepin County’s vision for the future is a region where residents are healthy and successful and where communities are safe and vibrant. To achieve these goals, the county seeks to involve people and communities in developing innovative solutions to new challenges, including the changing roles of transportation in the lives of its citizens.
To learn more, visit: www.co.hennepin.mn.us
The Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency serving the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area and providing essential services to the region. The mission of the Metropolitan Council is to develop, in cooperation with local communities, a comprehensive regional planning framework, focusing on transportation, wastewater, parks and aviation systems, that guides the efficient growth of the metropolitan area.
To learn more, visit: www.metrocouncil.org
The McKnight Foundation
A Minnesota-based private philanthropic organization that seeks to improve
the quality of life for present and future generations, the McKnight Foundation
provides support for the public involvement and outreach components of the
Access to Destinations Study. These activities support the Foundation’s
goals of supporting efficient development that creates livable communities
and opportunities for all to thrive.
To learn more, visit: www.mcknight.org
