We put your ideas in motion
In a rapidly changing world, research and innovation enables MnDOT to continuously improve how it designs and delivers infrastructure, how it operates the system, and how it responds to problems and issues as they arise. This work helps MnDOT understand what Minnesotans need and expect from their transportation system and the effects of this system on the economy and the environment.
Check out our 2022 Annual Report (PDF) to see how we're making a difference.
01/31/2023 - The Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota Local Road Research Board have made funding selections for the annual transportation academic research RFP.
07/29/2022 - Need statements for the 2022 Academic Research Solicitation are now available.
07/21/2022 - A recording of the "Telecommuting During COVID-19" webinar is now available on YouTube.
03/24/2022 - A recording of the "Extreme Flood Vulnerability Assessment Tool" webinar is now available on YouTube.
01/01/2021 - The Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota Local Road Research Board have made funding selections for the annual transportation academic research RFP.
06/07/2021 - A recording of the Office of Research & Innovation's "Human Centered Design" webinar is now available on YouTube.
03/01/2021 - A recording of the Office of Research & Innovation and Office of Maintenance's "Winter Research Lightning Talks" is now available on YouTube.
