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Report examines condition of Minnesota’s roads and bridges to inform future investments 

Ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure is crucial for the millions of vehicles that travel Minnesota's roads each year. A recent analysis by UMN researchers examined the performance and condition of the state's roads and bridges from 2018–2024.

Read more about the research 

Intersection of 28th Street and 36th Avenue overlaid with potential traffic calming strategies
Study offers creative strategies for calming traffic in South Minneapolis corridor
MFAC: Delivering for Minnesota
Video highlights Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee through member voices
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Fanfare at the State Fair for the return of 'Transportation Jeopardy'
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CTS in the Media

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  • Truckers thought the worst was over. Then diesel prices doubled
  • Roper: Waymo debate exposes Minnesota’s political traffic jam
  • As Rochester builds Destination Medical Center, some businesses say they're falling off the map
  • Chicago lifted intolerable-rated drawbridge in peak heat; it jammed for hours
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Featured Events

October 16, 2026 Virtual
CTS Webinar: Investing in Transportation Equity — Better Decisions, Better Community Outcomes
12:00pm - 1:30pm
October 19, 2026 In‑person
Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit
Minneapolis, MN
October 21, 2026 In‑person
Conclusion: New Transportation Finance Alternatives for Minnesota and the Upper Midwest
9:00am - 1:00pm
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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    • Research Conference
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    • Freight and Logistics Symposium
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