Research updates
Recording Available: Winter Research Lightning Talks Webinar
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.
Winter Research Lightning Talks Webinar
02/12/2021 - The Office of Research & Innovation and Office of Maintenance are hosting Winter Research Lightning Talks on Wednesday, February 24 from 2pm – 3pm CST.
MnDOT, LRRB Announce Research RFP Funding Awards
12/21/2021 - The Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota Local Road Research Board have made funding selections for the annual transportation academic research RFP.
COVID-19 Research Funding Awards
07/29/20 - MnDOT has announced its selection of COVID-19 research projects. The special research solicitation addresses impacts of COVID-19 on Minnesota's transportation system.
In the news
MnDOT to Research How Public Transportation Will Rebound After Ridership Decline in 2020
04/23/21, KSTP
Roadside Fences Show Promise for Reducing Minnesota Turtle Fatalities
04/06/21, Star Tribune
A Good Candidate: Road Rescue Project in Minnesota Made for a Cold In-Place Award Winner
02/01/21, Roads & Bridges
New Tech Could Help MnDOT Plows Determine Best Way To Clear Snow Based On Conditions
12/29/20, WCCO
MnDOT Testing Out New Technology for Snow Plow Operators
12/28/20, KSTP
Turtle Deaths on MN Highways are Declining Thanks to New Fences
07/06/20, Pioneer Press
MnDOT Rolls Out Paperless Tech
06/17/20, Finance & Commerce
Wetreflective Pavement Markings Can Help Prevent Crashes
06/17/20, Traffic & Transit
Finding Alternatives to Road Salt as Water Contamination Grows
03/22/20, Star Tribune
MnDOT Study Working to Minimize Construction Impact on Bats
11/01/19, FOX9
Unique Partnership Between Minnesota Zoo andMnDOT Aims to Benefit Wildlife, Drivers
10/18/19, KSTP
