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How e-commerce is rewriting the rules of freight transportation

At the 2025 CTS Transportation Research Conference, opening keynote speaker and freight expert Alison Conway examined the profound transportation implications of the e-commerce evolution.

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How social capital bridges the gap between transportation research and real-world impact
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Cross-sector workshop explores synergies between moving people and goods
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Materials matter: Pavement markings increase road safety—and sometimes risks
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CTS in the Media

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  • A $20 million tunnel? Twin Cities suburbs look for ways to help pedestrians cross the road
  • Researchers uncover surprising consequence of state's e-bike rebate program — here's what they found
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Featured Events

December 12, 2025 In‑person
28th Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium: Freight, Facilities, and the Future—Unpacking Innovative Land Use for Regional Growth
8:00am - 12:00pm
Minneapolis, MN
December 15, 2025 Virtual
CTS Webinar: Preparing Transportation Professionals for AI Integration
12:00pm - 1:30pm
January 7, 2026 Virtual
CTS Webinar: Reaching Opportunities Through Transportation—New Results from the National Accessibility Evaluation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Unpacking Freight

Unpacking Freight

Learn about CTS's 2025 annual theme, "Unpacking Freight: From Producers to Front Doors."

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Annual Conference

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2025 CTS Transportation Research Conference on November 6. 

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