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Research Reports

• Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Resource Guide
  June 2024, MnDOT 2024-09
• Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
  January 2024, MnDOT 2023-04
• Promoting the Adoption of Snow Fences through Landowner Engagement
  May 2022, MnDOT 2022-14
• Integrate RTMC Vehicle Classification into the Current Detector Volume Data
  November 2020, MnDOT 2020-31
• Minnesota MNCrash Design and Training Research Development
  September 2020, CTS 20-12
• Minnesota Crash Records Audit
  August 2020, CTS 20-11
• Evaluation of a Central Traffic Signal System and Best Practices for Implementation
  March 2019, MnDOT 2019-14
• Cone Penetration Test Design Guide for State Geotechnical Engineers
  November 2018, MnDOT 2018-32
• Weigh-in-Motion Sensor and Controller Operation and Performance Comparison
  January 2018, MnDOT 2018-03
• A Comprehensive System for Assessing Truck Parking Availability
  January 2017, CTS 17-02
• Evaluation, Development, and Implementation of 3D GPR for Assessment of Minnesota Infrastructure
  December 2016, CTS 16-08
• Robotic Roadway Message and Symbol Painter Implementation
  September 2016, MnDOT 2016-31
• Computerized Crash Reports Usability and Design Investigation
  June 2016, CTS 16-06
• Protocols and Criteria for Acoustic Emission Monitoring of Fracture-Critical Steel Bridges
  June 2015, MnDOT 2015-36
• Statewide Cycloplan: Bicycle Planning Tool & Participatory GIS
  June 2015, MnDOT 2015-29
• Development of a Sensor Platform for Roadway Mapping: Part B - Mapping the Road Fog Lines
  April 2015, MnDOT 2015-11
• Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS
  January 2015, MnDOT 2015-01
• Building Local Agency Capacity for Public Engagement in Local Road Systems Planning and Decision Making
  May 2014, MnDOT 2014-17
• Reconciling the Public Land Surveying Records in Minnesota
  January 2014, CTS 14-01
• Hand Images in Virtual Spatial Collaboration for Traffic Incident and Disaster Management
  March 2013, CTS 13-15
• Feasibility of Using GPS to Track Bicycle Lane Positioning
  March 2013, CTS 13-16
• ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment - Phases IV and V
  September 2012, CTS 12-27
• Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC Based V2V-Assisted V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone
  June 2012, CTS 12-18
• Lessons for High School Students: 2008 Implementation and Evaluation Report
  December 2008, CTS 08-19
• Project Delivery Workforce Management Review (NCHRP 20-07/Task 205)
  June 2007,
• 2006 CEO Leadership Forum: Advancing Practice in State DOTs from Good to Great: A Summary Report
  December 2006, 2006_CEO
• Minnesota Snow and Ice Control: Field Handbook for Snowplow Operators
  August 2005, Manual number 2005-01
• CEO Engagement Options for Discussing Strategic Issues and Sharing Best Practices
  January 2005,
• Development of scaled measures of user and citizen satisfaction with Mn/DOT services
  February 1996, Mn/DOT 1996-15
• Traffic data management for advanced driver information systems
  May 1995, Mn/DOT 1995-22
• Human factors evaluation of the Volvo Dynaguide and Ford Indikta RBDS-TMC receivers
  March 1995, Mn/DOT 1996-03U
• Human factors evaluation of the Delco RDS radio receiver and the RDS architecture
  August 1994, Mn/DOT 1995-01

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Active and Completed Projects

• Development of a System to Report School Bus Stop-Arm Violations
  (11/2022)
• Updating the 2009 Stormwater BMP Maintenance Resource Guide
  (07/2022)
• Positioning and Localization Sensor Data Sets for Aerial Autonomy Research
  (07/2022)
• Development of a Smart Phone App to Warn the Driver of Unintentional Lane Departure using GPS Technology
  (08/2020)
• Promoting the adoption of snow fences through landowner engagement
  (03/2020)
• Work Zone Intrusion App Development
  (11/2019)
• Groundwater Mounding and Chemicals of Emerging Concern Research and Education
  (07/2019)
• Integrate RTMC Vehicle Length Classification to the Current Detector Volume Database
  (07/2019)
• MnDOT Office of Research & Innovation Report Publication Services. FY20-21
  (07/2019)
• Minnesota Tribal-State Relations e-Learning
  (06/2019)
• Mapping Sharing Economy Opportunities
  (06/2018)
• Evaluation of Central Traffic Signal System and Best Practices for Implementation: Phase 1
  (10/2017)
• Research and Library Report Publication Services, 2018-2019
  (06/2017)
• Minnesota Crash Records Audit
  (03/2017)
• Truck Weight Compliance Education and Outreach Program 2017-2019
  (01/2017)
• Evaluation of Low-Cost, Centimeter-Level Accuracy OEM GNSS Receivers
  (12/2016)
• CPT Design Manual for State Geotechnical Engineers
  (06/2016)
• Final Report for Vehicle-mounted Robotic Roadway Message and Symbol Painter
  (06/2016)
• MnDOT Research Librarian Services, 2016-2017
  (03/2016)
• National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 17-64 Guidance for the Implementation of the Towards Zero Deaths National Strategy on Highway Safety
  (03/2016)
• Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Sensor and Controller Operation and Performance Comparison
  (04/2015)
• Regional Accessibility Website
  (03/2015)
• App: Travel and Activity Recapper
  (01/2015)
• Sensing for HOV/HOT Lanes Enforcement
  (03/2014)
• Computerized Crash Reports Usability and Design Investigation
  (01/2014)
• Evaluation, Development and Implementation of 3D Ground Penetrating Radar for Assessment of Minnesota Infrastructure
  (12/2013)
• Developing a Digital Highway Framework to Serve County Roads
  (07/2013)
• Complete Streets Guidance Document
  (01/2013)
• New Export and Data Quality Functions in ATR-TDA and SC-TDA Software Applications for Use with Regional Transportation Management Center Sensor Data
  (10/2012)
• Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS
  (08/2012)
• Research Services Report Publication Services - Fiscal Year 2013
  (07/2012)
• Building Local Agency Capacity for Public Engagement in Local Road Systems Planning Decision-Making
  (07/2012)
• Monitoring of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges - Phase III
  (06/2012)
• 2012 Focus Groups for the Local Road Research Board
  (03/2012)
• Reconciling the Public Land Surveying Process and the Available Records
  (03/2012)
• Statewide Cycloplan: A Bicycle Planning Tool with Online Participatory GIS
  (02/2012)
• A Comprehensive System for Assessing Truck Parking Availability
  (01/2012)
• Truck Weight Compliance Education and Outreach Program - 2012-2013
  (01/2012)
• Testing and Development of Smartphone Applications for Bicycle Route Tracking - FY12 TechPlan
  (11/2011)
• Mn/DOT RSS Report Publication Services, FY12
  (10/2011)
• Guidelines for Local Concrete Infrastructure and Updating the State Aid Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Best Practices Manual (2006)
  (09/2011)
• Hand Images in Virtual Spatial Collaboration for Traffic Incident and Disaster Management
  (08/2011)
• Communications and Outreach Support for the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access
  (04/2011)
• ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment - Phase V - FY12 TechPlan
  (01/2011)
• Mn/DOT RSS Report Publication Services, FY11
  (07/2010)
• AirTAP Program, FY10-11
  (07/2010)
• Development of a Portable Traffic Safety Information System for Congested US Roadways using V2V-assisted V2I Communication Using DSRC Technology - FY11 NATSRL
  (07/2010)
• FY10 Mn/DOT CSS Forums and Web Updates
  (04/2010)
• Mn/DOT Research Librarian Services
  (03/2010)
• EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment - Phase III - FY10 TechPlan
  (09/2009)
• RSS Report Publication Services, 2010
  (07/2009)
• Toward Zero Deaths Administration and Outreach, 2009
  (12/2008)
• State DOT CEO Leadership Forum, Spring/Summer 2009
  (10/2008)
• 08-09 AirTAP Program
  (02/2008)
• Access to Destinations Study, Administration 2008 - 2009
  (02/2008)
• Development of Transit Coordination Web Site
  (12/2007)
• Toward Zero Deaths Administration and Outreach, 2008
  (12/2007)
• Community Transportation Outreach and Implementation for Hennepin County, 2007-08
  (07/2007)
• 2007 Toward Zero Deaths Administration and Outreach
  (04/2007)
• Implementing Transportation Knowledge Networks - NCHRP 20-75
  (04/2007)
• Minnesota's Statewide Participation Plan: Hear Every Voice II Handbook
  (03/2007)
• Establish and Support Transitway Impact Program Management Team
  (03/2007)
• Mn/DOT Roundabout 'Manual' Training
  (11/2006)
• MN Traffic Calming Website Update & Outreach
  (09/2006)
• Guidebook to Managing Small Airports
  (09/2006)
• Mn/DOT Cost Estimating Process Improvement and Organizational Integration, Phases I, II, III, and IV
  (07/2006)
• LRRB - RIC Best Practices for Concrete Repair for Local Streets and County Roads Field Handbook
  (05/2006)
• RSS Research Report Management
  (03/2006)
• Transit Coordination Outreach for Mn/DOT
  (01/2006)
• State DOT CEO Leadership Forum---Summer 2006
  (12/2005)
• Access Study Administration and Outreach
  (12/2005)
• Project Delivery Workforce Management Review
  (07/2005)
• Community Based Transportation: A Framework for Action
  (05/2004)
• Transportation and Regional Growth Study Information Dissemination Project
  (04/2004)
• CEO Engagement Options for Discussing Strategic Issues and Sharing Best Practices - NCHRP 20-24 (38)
  (04/2004)
• TZD Program Administration and Outreach
  (03/2004)
• Snow & Ice Maintenance Operation Field Guide
  (01/2004)
• Mn/ROAD Governance Structure
  (09/2003)
• State DOT CEO Peer Exchange
  (11/2002)
• North Star Workshop "Connecting the Minnesota Safety Agenda"
  (03/2001)
• Transportation and Regional Growth Study Integration
  (01/2000)