Conference Materials
Presentations
| Opening Session: How Do National Transportation Priorities Influence Local Decisions? | |
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Keynote Speaker(s) Eric C. Peterson, President, American High Speed Rail Alliance Panelists
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| Luncheon Session: Megaregions: A Framework for Planning in the 21st Century | |
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Keynote Speaker(s) Dr. Catherine Ross, Director, Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development, Georgia Institute of Technology |
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1 − What We Know About Keeping Older Drivers Safe Through Research and Education Lowell Benson |
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Translating Mixed-Method Research into a TV Documentary Educating Mature Drivers
The Effectiveness of Changeable Message Signs and the Aging Population
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2 − Promoting Alternative Work Arrangements and Modes Brian Smalkoski, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. |
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Lessons Learned from eWorkPlace, a State-sponsored Telework Initiative in the Twin Cities
Smart Trips Neighborhoods: Encouraging Travel Behavior Change Through Social Marketing
Transportation Programs at Mayo Clinic
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3 − High Speed Rail: A National, Regional, and State Update Dan Krom, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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Future of High Speed Passenger Rail in Minnesota and the Midwest
US High Speed Rail – The New Holy Grail
2010 Minnesota Comprehensive Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan
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4 − Maximizing Our Highways Connie Kozlak, Metropolitan Council |
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Metropolitan Highway System Investment Study
Congestion and Safety Management in the Twin Cities: What Does the Future Hold?
Innovative Techniques for Delivering the Twin Cities’ Urban Partnership Agreement on Schedule and Under Budget
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5 − University Research Impacting Pavement Design Jan Lucke, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota |
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Soil Modulus Testing and Full Depth Reclamation
PG Binder Selection in Minnesota
Implements of Husbandry
PG Binder Selection in Minnesota
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6 − Driving “Toward Zero Deaths” on Rural Roads Carla Stueve, SRF Consulting Group |
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An Update on Strategic Safety Planning for Minnesota Counties
Summary of Rural Safety Policy Improvement Index Project
Rural ITS Safety Solution Systems
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7 − The Importance of Public Outreach in Building Community Trust and Successful Partnerships Mindy Carlson, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota |
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The Critical Role of Public Outreach and Education in the Successful Implementation of Pricing Projects
Ombudsman’s Office Resolves Issues and Rebuilds Trust
Planning Participation Case Study: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned in Land Use Planning Efforts Adjacent to an LRT Station
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8 − Transportation and Urban Design Mike Marti, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. |
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Partnering with Mn/DOT for Complete Streets
NorthStar Commuter Rail Update
Linking Transportation Initiatives with City Design Options: Re-thinking the University/Cedar Avenue LRT Station
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9 − Unique Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Transportation Planning Biz Colburn |
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“Rock-On” – A New Life for the Rock Island Swing Bridge
Roadway Improvement Project Cost Allocation
Bus Staging and Layover Space in Downtown Minneapolis
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10 − Pavement Tools That You Can Use Jerry Geib, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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Unsaturated Soil Mechanics Implementation During Pavement Construction Quality Assurance
Nondestructive Evaluation of Pavements -- Ultrasonic Tomography
Statewide FWD Data Collection: Project Overview and Status 2010
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11 − Metro Area Developments: Detection, Perception, and Reflection Matt Gjersvik, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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Non-Intrusive Technologies Phase III
User Perceptions of Fee Lane Concepts in Minnesota
The Urban Partnership Agreement – Successes and Lessons Learned So Far
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12 − Getting Around: Creative Solutions for Rural Communities Jan Ekern, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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A Safer Way Home: The Minnesota SafeRide Resource Guide
Itasca County Area Transportation Study
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13 − Project Scoping and Cost Management in Action Mike Barnes, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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Project Management Peer Review
Minnesota Department of Transportation Change Management
Effects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on Minnesota
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14 − Non-Motorized Transportation John S. Adams, University Metropolitan Consortium, University of Minnesota |
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Temporal and Spatial Variation in Non-motorized Traffic: Some Exploratory Analyses
Counting Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Analyzing Bicycle-Motorist Crashes in Minneapolis
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15 − Innovations in Pavement Recycling Roger Olson, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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Rubblization: A Cost-Effective Option
PCC Mix Designs Using Recycled Concrete Pavements
Recycled Unbound Base Pooled Fund Study
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16 − Keeping the Road Visible Steve Lund, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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Rural Road Safety and Maintenance Roadway Safety Workshops
Minnesota Local Agency Pavement Marking Practices
Minnesota Toolkit – Information for Local Agencies to Meet FHWA’s Sign Retroreflectivity Requirements
Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation – Improving Driver Ability to Avoid Collisions When Following a Snowplow
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17 − Innovations in the Communication and Exchange of Transportation Information Nathan Bowie, Minnesota Department of Public Safety |
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A Generational Checklist for Communicating Research
Collaborative Information Services Between Minnesota Public Agencies
Evolution of Social Media Policy for State Agencies
Innovative Public Outreach
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18 − Support and Sustainability of Innovative Transportation Funding Adeel Lari, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota |
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Should the Fuel Tax be Replaced?
Sustainable Transportation Funding Options for Minnesota
Mn/DOT Quantitative Survey on Public Perceptions of Mileage-based User Fees
ITS and Privacy: Suggestions for Peaceful Coexistence
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19 − Transportation’s Changing Impact on the Environment Gavin Poindexter, URS Corporation |
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Assessing Elements of a Low Carbon Transportation Fuel Standard for Minnesota
Travel Demand Management – Planning, Environment, Pricing, Sustainability
Addressing Climate Change in Environmental Impact Analysis
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20 − Bridge Monitoring Romeo Garcia, Federal Highway Administration |
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Vibration Inspection Techniques to Rapidly Assess the Health of Rural Bridges
Long-Term Bridge Performance Program
I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge Structural Monitoring
Thermal Monitoring
Wakota Bridge Monitoring and Analysis
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21 − Strategies for Improving Roadway Safety Bryant Ficek, TKDA |
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Improving Transportation Safety Through Accident Investigation
Center for Excellence in Rural Safety Research and Outreach Activities
New Methodologies to Identify Candidates for Safety Investment
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22 − Innovations in the Communication and Exchange of Transportation Information Gina Baas, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota |
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23 − Freight and Rail Planning Bill Gardner, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
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Minnesota Statewide Comprehensive Freight and Passenger Rail Plan
Freight Performance Analysis on I-94/ I-90 from the Twin Cities to Chicago
An Assessment of the Impact of Competition on Rail Rates for Agricultural Shipments
Northern and Western Minnesota Regional Freight Studies
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24 − Public Transit in the Twin Cities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions John Levin, Metro Transit |
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Mining Bus Location, Passenger Count and Fare Collection Database for Intelligent Transit Applications
Transit Cost-Effectiveness: The C.E.I. Demystified
Impacts of the Hiawatha Light Rail Line on Commercial and Industrial Property Values in Minneapolis
Can LRT Improve the Job Access of the Working Poor?
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25 − Storm Water Management Jill Thomas, Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association |
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Porous Pavement for Storm Water Management
SAFL Baffle Improves Standard Sump as a Stormwater Treatment BMP
Shingle Creek Porous Pavement Paired Intersection Study
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