The CTS Executive Committee provides strategic direction to the Center’s staff and oversees the implementation of CTS programs. The committee helps the Center create transportation programs that address the needs of government, education, and business while fostering interaction and the exchange of resources. It also advises the Center on emerging transportation industry trends, research needs, and opportunities to influence policy and public problem-solving.
The committee is led by a chair appointed for a two-year term with potential reappointment and includes standing members from the University of Minnesota, key government transportation agencies, and at-large members serving up to three two-year terms. The committee also includes three ex-officio positions: Minnesota Department of Transportation commissioner, Metropolitan Council chair, and the Federal Highway Administration’s division administrator.
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CTS is pleased to welcome six new members, who began serving July 1.
Paul Aasen is CEO of the Minnesota Safety Council. Aasen brings 40 years of experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. His public-sector service includes leadership roles with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Governor’s Office, and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Megan Dayton is president of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees and a senior demographer at the Minnesota State Demographic Center. Dayton has worked in public service for nearly two decades and currently serves as a statewide leader on labor and workforce issues.
