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Research finds pedestrian-focused infrastructure can boost safety

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities have significant personal, societal, and financial impacts, making it crucial to identify strategies to improve pedestrian safety. Recent UMN research evaluated temporary and permanent intersection features to learn how they changed pedestrian and driver behavior.

Read more about the study 

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Collaboration explores strategies for transit gaps in east central Minnesota
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Mobility-as-a-Service and the future of UTCs: Highlights from annual convening
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Installation practices could minimize culvert joint separation
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CTS in the Media

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  • Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn’t actually save much time
  • Opinion: Changes in Silver Bay reflect health care challenges facing all of rural Minnesota
  • Researchers ponder mysterious buried wall holding up St. Anthony Falls
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September 2, 2026 In‑person
Transportation Jeopardy with CTS at the Minnesota State Fair
Falcon Heights, MN
October 19, 2026 In‑person
Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit
Minneapolis, MN
November 5, 2026 In‑person
2026 CTS Transportation Research Conference
8:30am - 4:30pm
Minneapolis, MN
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Research

Browse all transportation-related research projects at the University of Minnesota. 

CTS at 40: Driving Innovation, Accelerating Discovery, Fueling Talent

CTS at 40

Learn about CTS's 2026 annual theme, "CTS at 40: Driving Innovation, Accelerating Discovery, Fueling Talent."

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Annual Conference

Register to attend the 2026 CTS Transportation Research Conference! The event is set for November 5 in Minneapolis.

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