The Applied Research in Transportation (ART) Program addresses time-sensitive research questions in a 6- to 12-month timeframe.
CTS and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) contributed initial funding to launch this pilot program in 2024, with the Metropolitan Council joining in 2025. To reinforce the applied nature of the program, ART projects must directly address a current process, document, or policy need. The ART program supplements existing longer-term research programs (typically 3-5 years) that continue to be funded by MnDOT, the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, and others. ART projects must be led by University of Minnesota researchers.
Research
| Project | Researcher(s) | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Integration of Transportation Demand Management for Highway Projects | Kaitlyn Denten, Camila Fonseca-Sarmiento, Owen Knight, Frank Douma | 2026 | Report published |
Forecasting VMT response to roadway network changes in rural areas | Eric Lind, Michael Levin, Mobina Nankali | 2026 | Active |
Distribution of the E-Bike Rebate and Data Collection for the Analysis of Travel Behavior Impact
| Frank Douma, Camila Fonseca-Sarmiento, Kaitlyn Denten | 2025 | Report published |
Modeling Household VMT from Accessibility
| Eric Lind, Tiansheng Tan, Andrew Owen, Shirley Liu | 2025 | Report published |
Steering Committee
- Kyle Shelton, CTS Director
- Gina Baas, CTS Deputy Director
- Paige Novak, Chair, Environmental Engineering, University of Minnesota
- Jon Solberg, Assistant Commissioner for Sustainability, Planning, and Program Management, MnDOT
- Duane Hill, District Engineer, MnDOT District 1
- Katie Walker, Director, Office of Research & Innovation, MnDOT
- Amber Dallman, Sustainability and Public Health Director, MnDOT
- Jonathan Ehrlich, Senior Manager, Transportation Research, Metropolitan Council