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I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River

Sensor and drone technologies help maintain Minnesota’s aging bridge infrastructure

Preserving and maintaining aging bridge infrastructure is a challenge for transportation practitioners. Going forward, technology such as smart sensors and drones could be one solution. 

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Future of Mobility: Connected and automated vehicles
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What economic impacts do 'Complete Street' projects have on small Minnesota cities?
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CAV camp introduces students to emerging technology, career possibilities
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September 27, 2023
CEAM Webinar Series: LRRB Research Results on Local Speed Limits
October 3, 2023
CTS Webinar: Dedicated Right-of-Way, Transit Ridership, and Carbon Emissions
October 5, 2023
SSTI Webinar: Measuring Accessibility—National Evaluation, Local Application
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