Connected and automated vehicles

The Center for Transportation Studies was one of some 20 organizations that assembled at the Minnesota State Capitol for the inaugural MN Automated Vehicle Day on April 14. 

Transportation is the largest source of gree

By Kyle Shelton, CTS Director

Minnesota has been a leader in using

This summer, 19 high school students got a hands-on introduction to the future of

When a driver runs a red light, the resulting right-angle crash can be dangerous or eve

Driverless shuttles show potential as an economical and sustainable way to serve small community rou

Unintentional lane departures are a leading factor in most fatal crashes that occur on Min

Since October 2022, five self-driving shuttle vans in Grand Rapids, Minnesota—with onboard operators fo

This fall, faculty, students, and staff at the University of Minnes

Since the

In August, Minnesota high school students spent a week learning about connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) at the fourth annual CAV Career Pathways Camp. 

The free program gives rising 10th–12th graders a complete overview of CAV technology and careers in related industries through classroom sessions, field trips, and hands-on opportunities with vehicles.

Every day, hundreds of Minnesota transit riders travel to Duluth’s Miller Hill Mall area. The catch?

On the roads of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, you may spot a seemingly ordinary Toyot

Autonomous technology aimed at making Minnesota’s roads better and safer is the focus of two

Partially autonomous vehicles (AVs) are already on Minnesota roads, and fully autonomous ones may not

Imagine driving down the highway, looking out your windshield, and se

Midway through master’s programs at the University of Minnesota, four graduate students—Sahith Red

In August, 19 Twin Cities area high school students spent a week exploring all aspects of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) during the third annual CAV Career Pathways Camp. 

The free camp gives students entering grades 10­–12 a comprehensive introduction to CAV technology and related careers through field trips, hands-on opportunities with vehicles, and interactive classroom sessions.

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $15 million to the University of Michigan and a tea

By Kyle Shelton, CTS Director

A group of 18 high school students with a wide range of interests and backgrounds participated in the free, weeklong CAV Career Pathways Camp on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis.

In August, CTS led Drive MN, a four-day, more than 1,000-mile driving tour that brought connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) to communities across Minnesota.

With the passage of a major funding bill, the United States is on the brink of significant and potentially transformational infrastructure investments. At the same time, the auto industry is moving toward a mobility-service business model based on automated vehicles (AVs). A recent U of M project illustrates the nature of AV-ready streets to help communities prepare for this new reality and harness the opportunities it offers, including greater community health, equity, livability, and prosperity.

With the arrival of its fully outfitted autonomous vehicle in July, the University’s M

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The University of Minnesota’s Thomas E.

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On Monday, April 30, an innovative demonstration of a self-driving EZ10 All Electric

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With a new $1.75 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), U of M resea

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Self-driving cars, driverless cars, robo-cars—whatever you label them, the popularity of autonomous vehicles is on the rise. But how about taking the sensor technology that allows these machines to detect incoming objects and applying it to bicycles? 

Most testing and demonstrations of automated vehicles (AVs) have taken place in large urban areas, but communities of all kinds need to prepare for eventual AV deployment. Small urban and rural communities, in particular, could see benefits from early adoption, as many of their residents are unable to drive because of age or disability.