Jeopardy!
CTS recently showcased transportation-related attractions at two events in the Twin Cities: the 2015 Minnesota State Fair and Open Streets Minneapolis.
On August 28, CTS brought U of M bicycle and pedestrian traffic counting research, an online game, and several rounds of Transportation Jeopardy! to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Visitors to the CTS booth learned how the U of M is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to test technologies for monitoring bicyclist and pedestrian traffic. The exhibit included a map showing annual bike traffic in each Minnesota county as well as an infrared counter that researchers are using to measure bike and pedestrian traffic. The booth also featured Gridlock Buster, an online game that shows players what it’s like to manage traffic flow at intersections controlled by traffic lights.
Meanwhile, fairgoers tested their knowledge of transportation trivia in rounds of Transportation Jeopardy! on the U of M stage. With the help of special guest Goldy Gopher, CTS staff challenged competitors with questions in categories ranging from Need for Speed to Transportation at the Movies.
On September 12, CTS took to the streets of the U of M east bank campus as part of Open Streets Minneapolis. The event, cosponsored by CTS, closed area streets to cars and invited residents and visitors to walk, bike, play, and browse a variety of exhibits focused on healthy living, local businesses, and sustainable transportation.
U of M students and residents from surrounding neighborhoods visited the CTS booth throughout the day. The booth once again featured bicycle and pedestrian traffic counting research and technology as well as a transportation trivia wheel.