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2026 Impacts Report: An Enduring Legacy of Research, Education, and Engagement

2026 Impacts Report: An Enduring Legacy of Research, Education, and Engagement

This year, CTS has been pleased to celebrate 40 years of work, partnership, and impact. Check out our 2026 impacts report to learn how our current activities — building on this four-decade foundation — are continuing to advance transportation research, education, and engagement.

Read the impacts report 

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New report maps Minnesota’s growth in EV infrastructure
Alireza Khani
New Braun/CTS Chair aims to advance discovery and impact in civil engineering research
Pedestrians on a sidewalk in Chicago
Mapping pedestrian stress to unlock walkable communities
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CTS in the Media

  • Hundreds of digital speed-reading signs are coming to rural highways
  • U of M study highlights the hidden cost of construction season no one is talking about
  • The goal: Preston to Forestville bike trail
  • 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
More CTS in the media

Featured Events

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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    • Research Conference
    • Seminars and Webinars
    • Freight and Logistics Symposium
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