New snowplow technology aims to improve winter road safety Freight industry looks to leverage AI to improve safety and efficiency New app warns drivers of lane departures More news CTS in the Media Expert Alert: Impact of road salt and water softeners on the environment Daily travel ticks up in Twin Cities, but remains below pre-pandemic levels Getting ‘buses off’ and ‘people on’ Nicollet Mall Minnesota cities have lowered their speed limits. Has it slowed drivers down? Could winter-hardy crops fuel airline flights of the future? U of M researchers think it’s possible Featured Events March 6, 2025 Virtual Freight 101 Webinar Series: Aviation 12:00pm - 1:00pm March 19 - 21, 2025 In‑person Minnesota Transportation Conference and Expo Saint Paul, MN March 27, 2025 Virtual Freight 101 Webinar Series: Rail 12:00pm - 1:00pm Selected Research Topics Accessibility metricsBicycles & pedestriansBridge design & sensingCOVID-19 Connected and automated vehiclesEconomic competitivenessEnvironmentEquity in transportation Funding & financeSafetyShared mobilityTransit planningView all research topics
