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.
- Minnesota will add EV charging stations along I-94 and I-35 to counter range complaints
Fox-9 TV News, September 19, 2022 - Minnesota acquires $3.4M in public transit funding, six electric buses to hit roads by 2025
Inforum, September 17, 2022 - Governor Tim Walz reveals sweeping plan to slow climate change
WCCO-4 TV News, September 16, 2022 - How the Twin Cities is making transit accessible to immigrants and refugees
Next City, September 16, 2022 - University of Michigan study finds 1 in 4 four adults experience transportation insecurity
Michigan News, September 15, 2022 - Truly autonomous cars may be impossible without helpful human touch
Reuters, September 12, 2022 - Metro Transit introduces public rideshare services in north Minneapolis
WCCO-4 TV News, September 10, 2022 - Public transit across the U.S. is not nearly as crowded as it was before the pandemic
National Public Radio, September 8, 2022 - With autonomous vehicle caucus, Congress members aim to advance technology for self-driving cars
Smart Cities Dive, September 8, 2022 - California poised to give $1,000 to residents for not owning a car
Smart Cities Dive, September 6, 2022 - A glance at southeastern Minnesota’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure
KIMT-3 TV News, September 5, 2022 - The drive to advance technology world-wide through human connections
Grand Rapids Herald-Review, September 4, 2022 - NC State researchers test safety benefits of self-driving cars
WNCN-17 TV News, September 3, 2022 - Self-driving cars roll around Austin
KXAN TV News, September 2, 2022 - Med City Mover is leaving Rochester
Post Bulletin, August 31, 2022 - In some cities, on-demand public transit is replacing old-fashioned buses
Fast Company, August 24, 2022 - MnDOT launches Bear Tracks automated shuttle project in White Bear Lake
MnDOT News, August 5, 2022
