Seminars and Webinars

CTS seminars and webinars are open to anyone interested in learning more about CTS, our programs, and transportation research at the University of Minnesota. 

The events are free and may be offered virtually, in person, or in a hybrid format. 

Upcoming Events

There are currently no upcoming seminars or webinars scheduled.

Past Events

2024

May 13, 2024
Rural Needs, Statewide Answers: Demographics, Health Care Access, and Community Engagement
May 8, 2024
CTS Webinar: Autonomous Technology in Transportation Maintenance Operations
May 7, 2024
CTS Webinar: Impact of Speed Limit Changes on Urban Streets
April 30, 2024
CTS Webinar: Strategies for Enhancing Rural Community Transit
April 16, 2024
CTS/CHAI Webinar: Transportation and Aging—Opportunities and Challenges in Rural Communities
March 28, 2024
CTS Webinar: Crossings—How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet
March 27, 2024
CTS Webinar: Bicycles as a Social and Community Development Strategy—An International Perspective
February 8, 2024
Mobility, Access, and Transportation Insecurity Program Request for Proposals Informational Webinar
February 1, 2024
Mobility, Access, and Transportation Insecurity Program Request for Proposals Informational Webinar
January 10, 2024
Empowering Small Minnesota Communities Introductory Webinar

2023

November 20, 2023
CTS Webinar: Max-Pressure Signal Timing on Minnesota Roads
November 13, 2023
CTS Webinar: Mobility, Access, and Transportation Insecurity Program Introduction and Listening Session
November 8, 2023
CTS Webinar: Friction, Safety, and Durability of Pavement Markings
October 10, 2023
CTS Webinar: Evaluating Options for Wastewater Treatment at Rest Areas and Truck Stations
October 5, 2023
SSTI Webinar: Measuring Accessibility—National Evaluation, Local Application
October 3, 2023
CTS Webinar: Dedicated Right-of-Way, Transit Ridership, and Carbon Emissions
June 15, 2023
The Future of Mobility: Technology for Bridge Preservation and Maintenance
May 31, 2023
Transportation and Climate Action
May 1, 2023
The Future of Mobility: Refocusing Transportation Decision Making
April 4, 2023
The Future of Mobility: Addressing the Challenges of Connected and Automated Vehicles

2022

November 9, 2022
Understanding Driver Acceptance of Restricted Crossing U-turn Intersections
October 26, 2022
Equitable Community Solar and EV Smart Communities
May 9, 2022
Bending the Curve: Addressing the Troubling Trends in Minnesota Traffic Fatalities
April 21, 2022
New Tools for Informed Decisions in Pavement Management
April 19, 2022
Electrification of the Freight System in Minnesota: Barriers, Opportunities, and a Multicriteria Planning Tool
March 16, 2022
The Health and Transportation Nexus: A Unified Model Integrating Multiple Mechanisms for Collaborative Planning
March 9, 2022
Guidelines for Three-Lane Road Design and Operation

2021

November 9, 2021
The Pedestrian Crossing Experience in Minnesota
October 26, 2021
Community-Engaged Transit Planning
October 19, 2021
Innovative Materials and Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Pavement Infrastructure
October 13, 2021
Reducing Climate Change Impacts in Minnesota
September 20, 2021
Cycling for Sustainable Cities
June 29, 2021
Remote Work and Transportation—Fad or Future?
April 8, 2021
Practical Implementation of Green Infrastructure Strategies
March 2, 2021
Multimodal Applications of Destination Access
February 23, 2021
Local Contributions to State and Regional Transportation Facilities in Minnesota

2020

October 27, 2020
How Transportation Can Help Reduce Minnesota's Carbon Footprint
October 20, 2020
Exploring a Smart Cloud Commuting Service
October 8, 2020
Innovative Strategies for Last-Mile Delivery in Urban Areas
October 1, 2020
Ten-Year Review of I-35W Bridge Instrumentation and Data Interpretation
June 23, 2020
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Minnesota's Traffic and Transit Networks

2019

October 24, 2019
Innovative Pavement Repair with Taconite and Microwave Technology
October 10, 2019
Tools and Best Practices for Pollinators in Minnesota
September 18, 2019
Improving Safety and Equity for Pedestrians and Bicyclists

2018

December 18, 2018
What’s New and Next for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

2016

September 28, 2016
Transit Station and Stop Design and Travel Time Perceptions

2015

December 16, 2015
Guidelines for Permeable Pavement Systems
October 21, 2015
Accessibility Metrics for Metropolitan Analysis and Planning
See the archived CTS website for earlier seminars.