Turning plastic into pipes: Could recycled plastics be used under Minnesota roads? Annual awards honor UMN traffic safety researcher New research provides path to longer-lasting bridges More news CTS in the Media Tim Walz appoints Robin Hutcheson as Met Council chair Surface Transportation News: The strong performance of express toll lanes MnDOT seeks logistics professionals to test drive new Freight Network Optimization Tool Talking deer collisions with University of Minnesota Bridge, building maintenance backlogs will hit state budgets as federal aid declines Featured Events November 20, 2025 In‑person Freight Network Optimization Tool Training 9:00am - 11:45am Minneapolis, MN December 10, 2025 Virtual CTS Webinar: Safer Stops—A New System to Report School Bus Stop-Arm Violations 11:30am - 1:00pm December 11, 2025 Virtual CTS Webinar: The Coffee Supply Chain—What Goes into Delivering Your Favorite Coffee to the Store Shelf 12:00pm - 1:00pm