Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) hold promise for improving transportation operations—but could also provide pathways for “malicious actors” to compromise vehicle security, said Rafael Stern, a U of M assistant professor, in a recent CTS webinar.
Continue reading Preparing for the Future of CAVs: Cybersecurity, Winter Weather ResearchCategory Archives: Policy and Planning
Evaluating Metrics and Performance to Advance Transportation Equity
Ensuring Minnesota’s transportation network does not create barriers or hardships for underserved or underrepresented communities is imperative. But knowing if the agency is planning and administering programs or projects equitably can be challenging to assess. New research suggests improved performance measures and strategies to support agency efforts to advance equity across the agency’s responsibilities.
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The Role of Gender and Identity in Travel Behavior
Ensuring the transportation system is accessible and welcoming to all demographics requires understanding how different genders interact with the transportation system. Insight gained from a new project into the impacts of gender and other identities on travel needs, challenges and experiences will aid MnDOT in advancing transportation equity.
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CTS Webinar: Transportation and Climate Action
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central
Future of Mobility: Decarbonized transportation
April 26, 2023
The Future of Mobility series collects the perspectives of top U researchers and other national experts. In 17 articles, the authors scan the horizon and reflect on critical transportation topics. Each article recommends action steps for public officials and policymakers.
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Short Films, Big Visions: Transportation-themed films spark conversation about community connections
April 4, 2023
Dozens of community members and transportation advocates tuned in to “Short Films, Big Visions: A Series on Transportation and Community” on February 23. Co-hosted by CTS and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the virtual event featured a screening of short films produced by the Redford Center for its “Community Power” series followed by an engaging panel discussion.
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New book: Space, Structures, and Design in a Post-Pandemic World
A new book—Space, Structures, and Design in a Post-Pandemic World—explores the rebalancing of our physical and digital interactions and what it means for the built environment going forward.
Continue reading New book: Space, Structures, and Design in a Post-Pandemic WorldNew revenues needed to fill transportation funding gap
What’s next in transportation?
The Future of Mobility series collects the perspectives of top U researchers and other national experts. In 17 articles, the authors scan the horizon and reflect on critical transportation topics. Each article recommends action steps for public officials and policymakers.
Continue reading New revenues needed to fill transportation funding gapRefocusing Transportation Decision Making
Monday, May 1, 2023
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central
Center for Transportation Studies
AI Johnson Room
McNamara Alumni Center
Minneapolis, MN
COVID’s Effects on Public Transportation Use and Perceptions
How has the pandemic affected downtown commuters’ travel behavior and perceptions of public transportation?
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on public transit ridership—raising questions for the future. Will people associate public transportation with health and safety risks and avoid using it? Will they see public transportation as a less desirable transportation alternative?
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