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Transportation Research Update
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MnDOT Awards Funding to New Research
MnDOT and the Minnesota Local Road Research Board have funded 21 new research projects [ [link removed] ] and are seeking Technical Advisory Panel members [ [link removed] ] to help guide the research. With 83 proposals received, this year's RFP was a competitive process. To receive updates on any of the funded projects, select "subscribe" on the project webpage. [ [link removed] ]
Environmental
* Species From Feces: A New Tool to Identify Bats in Culverts and on Bridges [ [link removed] ]
* Investigating Real Storms and the Impact of Potential Climate Change Adaptations [ [link removed] ]
* Assessing Effectiveness of Pond Sediment Removal for Phosphorus Management in Stormwater Ponds [ [link removed] ]
Maintenance Operations
* Cost Benefit Analysis for Sustainable Energy Building Upgrades at Safety Rest Areas and Travel Information Centers [ [link removed] ]
* Amount of Bituminous Surface Lost Each Year [ [link removed] ]
* Alternative Deicer Performance Characterization: Know Before the Snow [ [link removed] ]
Materials & Construction
* Quantify the Benefits of Using Geotextiles and Geogrids to Improve the Performance of Unbound Pavement Layers [ [link removed] ]
* Vulnerability Assessments of Critical Slope Areas Using Advanced Monitoring Techniques [ [link removed] ]
* Impact of Asphalt Lift Thickness on Pavement Density and Durability [ [link removed] ]
* Long-term Field Performance Evaluation of Chip Seals [ [link removed] ]
Multimodal
* Comparative Analysis of Grade-Separated Pedestrian Infrastructure and At-grade Treatments [ [link removed] ]
Policy & Planning
* Analyzing Truck Size and Weight Impacts on Vehicle Miles Traveled [ [link removed] ]
* Transitioning to EV Fleets: Best Practices and a Decision Tool [ [link removed] ]
* Best Practice for Oversized/Overweight Vehicles [ [link removed] ]
* Use of MNCORS to Support AV Operations in Rural Minnesota [ [link removed] ]
Traffic & Safety
* Roadside Feature Placement and Pedestrian Safety on Low and Intermediate Speed Roads [ [link removed] ]
* Speed Impacts from Roundabouts and Other Traffic Control Devices [ [link removed] ]
* Effect of Centerlines on Prevailing Traffic Speeds of Low-speed, Two-lane, Two-way Roads in Urban Contexts [ [link removed] ]
* Roundabouts, J-turns, etc. - Understanding Their Economic Impacts [ [link removed] ]
* User Understanding of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Operation [ [link removed] ]
* Rural Intersection Enhancement and Driver Behavior Study [ [link removed] ]
*MnDOT and LRRB Funded Projects* [ [link removed] ]
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Panel members play an essential role in the success of a research project by guiding the work and reviewing deliverables. Reach out to
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Academic Research Solicitation
Each spring, the MnDOT Research Steering Committee [ [link removed] ] and the Minnesota Local Road Research Board [ [link removed] ] solicit research ideas from transportation practitioners and later request proposals from universities. In December, the research governing boards meet to hear these proposals and select projects for funding.
Have an idea for MnDOT's next funding cycle?
Ideas are due April 1. Visit IdeaScale [ [link removed] ] to submit your idea.
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