Center for Transportation Studies

CTS News (Catalyst)

April 2026

Iron range grit, Minnesota grip: A homegrown solution for roadway safety
April 7, 2026
Seeking a balance of traffic efficiency and pedestrian safety at dedicated right-turn lanes
April 6, 2026

March 2026

Preparing for AI use in transportation
March 24, 2026
Reducing emissions and increasing efficiency through vehicle design, connectivity, and routing
March 18, 2026
Untangling the harm of ‘spaghetti junctions’
March 10, 2026
Research weighs risk of microplastic pollutants to roadside pollinator habitats
March 3, 2026

February 2026

Safety feature for AVs shows promise for avoiding intersection crashes
February 24, 2026
New MFAC Annual Report details advocacy, education, advancement in freight
February 18, 2026
From farm to cup: Inside the coffee supply chain
February 16, 2026
Freight symposium explores approaches that support growth and sustainability
February 11, 2026
Statewide study examines multiyear trends in traffic enforcement, fines, and court rulings
February 10, 2026
Building the future of aerial navigation: A new multimodal dataset for UAS research
February 5, 2026

January 2026

Webinar explores benefits and concerns around pavement markings
January 28, 2026
Studies, new tool enable a closer look at freight from long haul to last mile
January 27, 2026
Research considers how climate change may increase stress on Minnesota’s bridges
January 23, 2026