Policy and Planning

Completed Projects
TitleYearReport #Researcher
Maximizing Transportation Assets by Building Community Connection Through Innovative Development of Rights of Way and Airspace20232023-28
2023-28a
Douma
Improving Transportation Equity for all by Centering the Needs of Marginalized and Underserved Communities20232023-32
Fan
Advancing Equity in Accessibility and Travel Experiences: The Role of Gender and Identity20232023-10
Song
Assessing the Effects of Highway Improvements on Adjacent Businesses20232023-30
Fan
Enhancing Managed Lane Equity Analysis20232023-15
Lari
Designing and Implementing Maintainable Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures20232023-18
Veneziano
Commodity Flow Data for Freight Network Infrastructure Planning20232023-02
Fonseca-Sarmiento
Best Practices for Using Social Media for Local Agencies20232022-15
Holmes
Guidelines for Determining Speed Limits on Municipal Roadways20232023RIC07
Arvidson
Identifying and Optimizing Electric Vehicle Corridor Charging Infrastructure for Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks20232023-29
Khani
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis to Advance Transportation Equity20232023-14
Elgart
System Preservation Guide - A Planning Process for Local Government Management of Transportation Networks20232016-34A
2016-34BF
2016-34B
Bernard
MnDOT's Innovation Strategy20222022-07
Zimney
Telecommuting During COVID-19: How Does It Shape the Future Workplace and Workforce?20222022-05
Qian
The Impact of Deferred Maintenance in Minnesota20222022-08
Fonseca-Sarmiento
TRS: The Health and Transportation Nexus: A Conceptual Framework for Collaborative Health and Transportation Planning2022TRS2201
Fan
Extreme Flood Vulnerability Analysis20222022-17P
Dorney
Workforce Planning and Human Resource Development Strategies for Minnesota's Public Transportation Agencies20212021-06
2021-06FS
Bartlett
A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Pavement Sections That Have Remained in Poor Condition For 5+ Years20212021-16
Marasteanu
Knowledge Retention Pilot Project20202020-11A
Stading
Best Practices for Managing Utility Congestion Within Rights-of-Way20202019RIC20
2019RIC20G
2019RIC20A
Nemeth
GIS Tools and Apps - Integration with Asset Management20202020RIC15
2020RIC15Q
Theroux
Local Contributions to State and Regional Transportation Facilities in Minnesota20202020-12
Zhao
Phase 3 MnDOT Slope Vulnerability Assessments20202020-21
Holmstadt
Guide to Converting Distressed Low-Volume Paved Roads to Unpaved Roads20202019-42W
2019-42
2019-42G
2019-42P
Fay
Asset Management Guide for Local Agencies20202019RIC06
2019RIC06I
Marti
TRS-360 Point Cloud Technology2019TRS1903
Lovelace
MnDOT Slope Vulnerability Assessments - Phase 220192019-28
Muehlbach
MnDOT Slope Vulnerability Assessments - Phase 120192019-12
Muehlbach
LRRB Strategic Plan Update20192019-33
Sakhrani
Investigating Inductive Loop Signature Technology for Statewide Vehicle Classification Counts20182018-31
Liao
Low Cost Aerial and Spatial Data2018TRS1803
Theroux
TRS: Use of Content Management Systems, Tools, and Website Best Practices by State Departments of Transportation2018TRS1805
Casey
TRS: Local Agency Fee Policies for Oversize/Overweight Vehicles2018TRS1806
Casey
Involving Individuals With Visual Impairment in Project Decision-Making: A Survey of Practice2018TRS1808
Casey
Weigh-in-Motion Sensor and Controller Operation and Performance Comparison20182018-03
Gupta
Evaluation of Low-Cost, Centimeter-Level Accuracy OEM GNSS Receivers20182018-10
Gebre-Egziabher
Transportation Investment and Job Creation in Minnesota Counties20182018-04
Zhao
Effective Social Media Engagement Options for Minnesota's Diversifying Population20182018-08
Schneider
TRS: Internal Communication Practices of State Transportation Agencies2017TRS1705
Roelofs
Stakeholder Attitudes, Knowledge and Engagement in Local Road Systems Planning Decision-Making20172017-39
Narvaez
Refining Return on Investment Methodology/Tool for MnPASS20172017-37
Fay
TRS: Cost Participation Policy for Detours2017TRS1708
Casey
TRS: Managing Unspent Federal Metropolitan Planning Funds2017TRS1701
Linsenmayer
Enhanced Capabilities of BullReporter and BullConverter20172017-34
Kwon
Barriers to Right-of-Way Acquisition and Recommendations for Change20162016-28
Jeong
Mobility Mindset of Millennials in Small Urban and Rural Areas20162016-35
Villwock-Witte
The Transportation Futures Project: Planning for Technology Change20162016-02
Levinson
Consolidated Asset Management for Minnesota Local Agencies2016TRS1603
Casey
One-year Pilot Test and Evaluation of ASTM DOT Package Compass Portal2016N/ADeeter
Implementation of Traffic Data Quality Verification for WIM Sites20152015-18
Liao
Transportation Planning to Support Economic Development: An Exploratory Study of Competitive Industry Clusters and Transportation in Minnesota20152015-02
Munnich
Risk-Based Engineers Estimate20152015-10
Shane
Coordination Between State Transportation Agencies in Multi-State Metropolitan Planning Areas: A Survey of State Practice2015TRS1502
Future Impact on Minnesota Transportation Revenue Collection of Commercial Fleet Conversion from Diesel Fuel to Natural Gas2015TRS1505
Transportation Investment and Economic Development in Minnesota Counties20152015-12
Zhao
Software Programs and Processes for Tracking Capital Program Funds2014TRS1408
State of Practice for Defining, Demonstrating and Documenting Transportation Efficiencies2014TRS1410
Building Local Agency Capacity for Public Engagement in Local Road Systems Planning and Decision Making20142014-17
Quick
Value Increase and Value Capture: The Case of TH-610 in Maple Grove, Minnesota20142014-03
Zhao
Strategic Plans for Transportation Research Programs: A Survey of State and National Practice2014TRS1412
Airspace Protection and Land Use Zoning: A Nationwide Review of State Statutes2014TRS1401
Writing Literature Reviews for Transportation Research Projects2014TRS1405
Designing a Portable, Batteryless Weigh-in-Motion System for Local Roads20132013-27
Rajamani
Cost Sharing Policies of State Transportation Agencies2013TRS1307
The Use of Life-Cycle Cost Analysis to Evaluate Public-Private Partnerships2013TRS1304
Understanding the Economic Effects of Flexibility through Three Employer Case Studies20132013-07
Lari
Quality of Life: Assessment for Transportation Performance Measures20132013-05
Schneider
Case Studies of Transportation Investment to Identify the Impacts on the Local and State Economy20132013-03
Iacono
STIP and TIP Amendment Procedures: A Review of State and MPO Practices2013TRS1313
State Highway System Classification and Investment: A Survey of State Practice2012TRS1211
Linsenmayer
Development of a Weigh-Pad-Based Portable Weigh-In- Motion System20122012-38
Kwon
Pooling Our Research: Loop-and Length-Based Vehicle Classification, Federal Highway Administration20122012-33
Minge
Using Twin Cities Destinations and their Accessibility as a Multimodal Planning tool: Task 5 Report20122012-05
Levinson
Mileage-Based User Fee Policy Study: Supporting Technical Information20122012-11
Munnich
Access to Destinations: Annual Accessibility for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area20122012-34
Levinson
Use of Social Media by Minnesota Cities and Counties2011TRS1104
Linsenmayer
Program Options to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders in Laborious Work20112011-07
Feyen
TRS- FY11 Mode Split Projection Research2011TRS1102
Becker
TRS- FY11 Small MPO Funding2011TRS1103
Becker
Advancing Public Interest in Public-Private Partnership of State Highway Development20112011-09
Zhao
Cadastral And Right of Way Data Exchange.2010TRS1006
Theroux
Access to Destinations: Arterial Data Acquisition and Networkwide Travel Time Estimation (Phase II)20102010-12
Davis
Putting Research into Practice: Training to Support "Hear Every Voice"20102010-33
Grothaus
Pooling Our Research: Evaluating Non-Intrusive Traffic Detection Technologies20102010-36
Minge
Access to Destinations: Measuring Accessibility by Automobile20102010-09
Levinson
Public Acceptance of New Highway Capacity Strategies: FAST Miles and FEE Lanes20102010-27
Lari
Traffic Flow and Road User Impacts of the Collapse of the I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River20102010-21
Zhu
State DOT Experiences with Primavera P6 Project Management Software2010TRS1005
Linsenmayer
Developing a Culture of Innovation2010TRS1003
Linsenmayer
ADA Compliance Reference and Training Materials2010TRS1004
Linsenmayer
Effects of Major Traffic Generators on Local Highway Systems2010TRS1001
Linsenmayer
Best Practices for Advanced Acquisition of Right of Way20092009-07
Lari
Evaluating Active and Passive Crosswalk Warnings at Unsignalized Intersections and Mid-Block Sites20092009-03
Smith
Access to Destinations: Application of Accessibility Measures for Non-Auto Travel Modes20092009-24
Johns
Development of Data Warehouse and Applications for Continuous Vehicle Class and Weigh-in-Motion Data20092009-33
Kwon
The Economic Impact of Upgrading Roads20092009-16
McCarty
Post-Construction Evaluation of Traffic Forecast Accuracy20092009-11
Levinson
Responding to the Unexpected: Development of a Dynamic Data-Drvien Model for effective Evacuation20092009-36
Liu
Real-Time Arterial Performance Monitoring Using Traffic Data from Existing Signal Systems20092009-01
Liu
Access to Destinations: Twin Cities Metro-wide Traffic Micro-simulation Feasibility Investigation20082008-15
Michalopoulos
The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs: Phase II20082008-27
Harder
Methods of Estimating the Economic Impact of Transportation Improvements2008TRS0802
Levinson
Planned and Unplanned Disruptions to Transportation Networks2008TRS0803
Zhu
Improving Capacity Planning for Demand-Responsive Paratransit Services20082008-09
Gupta
Access to Destinations: Parcel Level Land Use Data Acquisition and Analysis for Measuring Non-Auto Accessibility20082008-19
Krizek
An Inventory of the Public Land Survey Records for Minnesota: The Special Instructions20082008-05
Squires
The Impact of Bicycling Facilities on Bicycle Commuting Levels20082008-33
Douma
Access to Destinations: How Close is Close Enough? Estimating Accurate Distance Decay Functions for Multiple Modes and Different Purposes20082008-11
Krizek
Access to Destinations: Monitoring Land Use Activity Changes in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region20082008-26
Levinson
Using Intelligent Transportation Systems Data to Improve Transit Performance and Management20072007-44
Levinson
Access to Destinations: Travel Time Estimation on Arterials20072007-35
Davis
Access to Destinations: Refining Methods for Calculating Non-Auto Travel Times20072007-24
Krizek
Employment of the Traffic Management Lab for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm - Phase III20072007-13
Michalopoulos
Improving Minneapolis/St. Paul's Ramp Metering System for Smoother Traffic Flow20072007-51
Michalopoulos
Factors Affecting Commute Times in the 1990s20072007-02
Barnes
Local Road Funding History in Minnesota20072007-26
Stinson
TRS: A Synthesis of Research and Resources on Local Road and Bridge Funding for Local Public Works Officials20072007-16
Shands
Contraflow Transportation Network Reconfiguration for Evacuation Route Planning20062006-21
Shekhar
A Nonlinear State Space Approach to Arterial Travel Time Prediction20062006-05
Yang
Access to Destinations: Development of Accessibility Measures20062006-16
Levinson
Evaluation of Portable Non-Intrusive Traffic Detection System20052005-37
Scott
The Financial Benefits of Early Acquisition of Transportation Right of Way20052005-35
Barnes
Partners for Good: A Resource Guide for Partnership Efforts in Minnesota Cities and Counties20052005-11
Marti
Toolkit for a Career in Civil Engineering20042004-18
Marti
Use of Warranties in Highway Construction20042004-40
Johnson
Development of Operational Strategies for Travel Time Estimation and Emergency Evacuation on a Freeway Network20042004-49
Kwon
A New Approach to Assessing Road User Charges: Evaluation of Core Technologies20032003-38
Donath
Best Practices for Rural Entrance Policy20022002-31
Montebello
Improved Spring Load Restriction Guidelines Using Mechanistic Analysis20002000-18
Ovik