Workshops
MnDOT's CSS E-Learning Program
MnDOT offers an interactive hour-long online learning module about CSS. A full session takes 60 to 80 minutes to complete and includes:
- What CSS is and isn't
- Why integration of CSS is important as a business model
- What approaches and principles need to be integrated
- What agency and customer benefits can be expected
- What principles are most important for attaining specific benefits
- How CSS can be integrated into your daily work
- Options for how you can measure CSS effectiveness
- A stop in each MnDOT district to learn about an award-winning CSS case study
View MnDOT's CSS E-Learning Program
Upcoming Workshops
Forum on Integrating Context Sensitive Solutions in MnDOT Services and Programs
February 27–28, 2012
This two-day forum will explore challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for integrating CSS across the Minnesota Department of Transportation's departments and services.
Past Workshops
Webinar: Maintaining Pedestrian Access Through Construction & Maintenance Work Zones
December 8, 2011
- Watch the webcast
- Download the Presentation Slides (14 MB PDF, 120 slides)
Jack Broz (Moderator) (Transportation Group Leader – H.R. Green Co.), jbroz@hrgreen.com
Scott Bradley (Director of Context Sensitive Solutions – MnDOT), scott.bradley@state.mn.us
Kristie Billiar (ADA Implementation Coordinator – MnDOT), kristie.billiar@state.mn.us
Todd Grugel (ADA Program Engineer – MnDOT), todd.grugel@state.mn.us
Ted Ulven (Work Zone Standards Specialist – MnDOT), ted.ulven@state.mn.us
Ken Johnson (Work Zone & Pavement Marking Engineer – MnDOT), ken.johnson@state.mn.us
Charleen Zimmer (President – Zan Associates), czimmer@visi.com
Webinar: Integrating CSS in Construction, Operations & Maintenance: Lessons Learned and Opportunities to Pursue
June 28, 2011
- Watch the webcast
- Download the Presentation Slides (7.77 MB PDF)
A Mn/DOT Forum: Integrating Context Sensitive Solutions in Construction, Operations, and Maintenance
July 29, 2010
- Forum Final Report (930 KB PDF)
- Context Sensitive Solutions Overview (1.22 MB PDF), Scott Bradley, Mn/DOT CSS Director
- QOL Pilot Study & Mn/DOT's Online Community (1.99 MB PDF), Tom Sorel, Mn/DOT Commissioner
Advanced Flexibility in Design Workshop
May 5-7, 2010
Advanced Flexibility in Design Workshop was a 2½ -day workshop designed for transportation planners and engineers by the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog
University of Minnesota, St. Paul
May-June, 2010
The Dialog featured a series of one-day workshops held in various locations across the United States. Each workshop highlights CSS best practices, using transportation projects, plans, and programs to initiate discussion and interaction.
- View University of Minnesota workshop materials
- Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog Final Report
- More about Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog
Design Excellence Through Context Sensitive Solutions
March 9-10, 2010
Sponsored by Mn/DOT and FHWA, this two-day workshop for transportation planners and engineers was designed to have participants learn how to integrate the principles of CSS into the exiting Mn/DOT project development process.
Flexible Design for 21st Century Challenges: Balancing Competing Objectives and Optimizing Return on Investments Forum
February 23-24, 2009
Sponsored by Mn/DOT, the forum was held to “jump start” and tailor a concerted Minnesota initiative to apply greater and more consistent flexibility in transportation planning, design development, and operations statewide.
Managing Effective Public Participation: Stop the Pain and Increase the Gain
Feb. 20-21, 2007
Midwest Region CSD&S Workshop: Overcoming Roadblocks to Project Excellence
August 24–26, 2005
In public works, institutionalizing the Context Sensitive Design and Solutions (CSD&S) philosophy and principles continues to be a challenge. This workshop addressed tough questions and challenges from around the country as well as lessons learned and innovations to further excellence in transportation project development using CSD&S philosophy and principles.
Context Sensitive Design for Local Governments Workshop
April 9, 2003
This workshop examined the principles of Context Sensitive Design, ways to be flexible with design standards, and ways to integrate design with a community.
Inaugural Pilot Context Sensitive Design Workshop
May 8-10, 2000
The Executive Summary (475 KB PDF) document provides a succinct view of the issues explored in the May 2000 Context Sensitive Design workshop, and can serve as a good introduction to CSD principles and design practices.
- Download Executive Summary (475 KB PDF)
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