Below is a sampling of recent news and research on transportation technology, equity, and sustainability that are relevant to transportation access in Minnesota. Several of these are from weekly alerts curated by the MnDOT Library.
- Model helps analyze EV system impacts, evaluate policies for subsidies and charging
CTS Catalyst, March 13, 2023 - Understanding the State DOT role in fostering transportation de-carbonization
AASHTO Journal, March 10, 2023 - Proposed 2024 federal budget includes funding for transit projects in Twin Cities, Rochester
Star Tribune, March 9, 2023 - Minnesota transit agency is testing a new electric bus from Turkey
Minnesota Public Radio News, March 5, 2023 - New pilot program aims to make travel easier in Greater Minnesota, Rochester, Mankato
KIMT3, March 5, 2023 - Red Lake, Standing Rock prepare for electric vehicle corridor
Native News Online via Yahoo News, March 2, 2023 - Volunteers needed for popular transportation service in Anoka County
KSTP News, February 27, 2023 - PennDOT assisting autonomous transit vehicle pilot test
AASHTO Journal, January 6, 2023 - Are self-driving vehicles legal in my state?
MotorTrend, January 6, 2023 - Snowy roads mean difficult or impossible transit for disabled Minnesotans
Minnesota Public Radio, January 4, 2023 - Minnesota changes environmental review to measure climate impacts
Minnesota Public Radio, December 26, 2022 - EPA enacts toucher pollution rule for trucks, vans, and buses
Washington Post, December 20, 2022 - Improving health care through transportation
TRB blog, December 2022 - Self-driving taxis are causing all kinds of trouble in San Francisco
Slate, December 8, 2022 - Honda to develop advanced level 3 self-driving technology by 2029
Reuters, November 30, 2022 - In Northern Minnesota, autonomous vehicles are hitting rural roads
The Daily Yonder, November 29, 2022 - Transportation needs to share more info on connected vehicle strategy, watchdog says
Nextgov, November 28, 2022 - Study finds self-driving cars perform better than with humans behind wheel
KYW Radio, November 26, 2022 - Evaluating weather’s effects on the accuracy of automated vehicles
Crossroadsblog, November 17, 2022 - Barriers and Facilitators of People with Disabilities in Accepting and Adopting Autonomous Shared Mobility Services, Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development, and Education Center
STRIDE, November 2022
