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Webinar will Showcase Research on Law Enforcement Agency Culture
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will host a webinar featuring research by a team from the Center for Health and Safety Culture. MDT recently
Bozeman Commuter Challenge has begun!
It’s on folks! The Bozeman Commuter Challenge kicked off on June 1 and runs through June 30. Log your bike, walk, bus, or carpool trips
CHSC Releases Training Videos for Health and Safety Professionals
The Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC) has released online resources called “Brief Spotlight Videos,” which address key topics on a variety of critical
MSU News Highlights New Book on Traffic Safety Culture
Thank you, Montana State University News, for your feature article on the new Traffic Safety Culture book. MSU News interviewed CHSC Director Nic Ward for
On the Road to Safety – Engaging Partners at National Events
Improving safety on rural roadways is a multi-faceted challenge – to make progress, it helps to collaborate with many partners. WTI’s Jaime Sullivan, who is
ParentingMontana.org Videos Win National Award
The commercials produced for the ParentingMontana.org project have been selected by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for the Communicator Award of Excellence. This
Online and On the Radio: Road Ecologists Interviewed on Wildlife Crossings
The business website Quartz (www.qz.com) has published a feature article on the international use of wildlife crossing structures. “Wildlife overpasses that protect animals are spreading
NEW PUBLICATION: CHSC Staff Contribute to New Book on Traffic Safety Culture
In April, Emerald Publishing released a new reference book entitled Traffic Safety Culture: Definition, Foundation, and Application, which includes major contributions by the staff of
STEM & Design Camp for Middle School Students: Coming to WTI in Summer 2019
WTI will host two five-day summer camps in 2019 that are free for area middle school students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
MSU College of Engineering Honors WTI’s Finance Director
Congratulations to Jeralyn Brodowy, WTI’s Director of Administration and Finance, who was selected by the MSU Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) for the 2019
NEW PUBLICATION: Idaho Barn Owl Study Explores High Rates of Road Mortality
Ibis, an international journal of avian science, has published an article based on a WTI Road Ecology project in Idaho. “Spatial, road geometric and biotic
Unique Fellowship Opportunities available in National Wildlife Refuges
Do you know a graduate student or young professional who is looking for a unique opportunity to gain experience in resources management, public lands visitation, and
Wolverine Research Showcased in Canadian Media
WTI Research Scientist, Tony Clevenger, presented his research on wolverines to the Bow Valley Naturalists in Alberta, Canada recently, resulting in a feature article in
WTI Wildlife Crossings Projects featured in Smokies Life
Smokies Life, the magazine of the Great Smoky Mountains Association, has published a pictorial feature and in-depth article on wildlife collisions. “Right of Way: Roads
Aviation Journal Highlights Aviation Weather Portal project
The State Aviation Journal recently published a feature article on the benefits of an aviation weather and travel tool developed by the California Department of
Transportation Voucher Program wins National Award
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Transportation Voucher Program has been selected for a 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National
Where in the World is WTI? Malaysia Hosts Road Ecology Workshop Co-sponsored by WTI
WTI Road Ecologists Rob Ament and Tony Clevenger traveled to Kuala Lumper, Malaysia in April to present at the Road Ecology – Transportation Infrastructure and
National Geographic Interviews WTI Road Ecologists for Feature Article
WTI’s decades of research on wildlife crossing structures received a very prestigious “shout out” last week – a feature article by National Geographic. “How wildlife
New Project: CHSC Explores Connection Between Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Culture
Cannabis use by U.S. adults has increased by 50% over the last decade, and over the same period, cannabis use by drivers has increased by
New Project: Phase 2 Planned for New WVC Data Collection System
The National Park Service (NPS) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have partnered with the Western Transportation Institute – Montana State University (WTI) to
New Project: Safety Improvements for Low-Volume Roads in Montana
Highway agencies systemically screen the road network to identify those sites that are expected to yield the greatest safety benefits from an investment of available
New Publication: Arctic Grayling Research featured in Journal of Ecohydraulics
Installing effective fish passage structures that provide connectivity for Arctic grayling is a promising conservation strategy for imperiled populations. The Journal of Ecohydraulics has published
New Publication: Study Estimates Costs of Animal-Vehicle Collisions in Brazil
Animal-vehicle collisions (AVCs) are a threat to both humans and wildlife, and they have an economic cost to society. PLOS ONE has published a study
Student Milestones – It’s Thesis Defense Season
Congratulations to two of our hardworking graduate students who have taken important steps over the last few weeks to earn their advanced degrees. The Center
Where in the World is WTI? CHSC researchers collaborate at international conference
Center for Health and Safety Culture researchers Annmarie McMahill and Jay Otto attended the World Appreciative Inquiry Conference at the end of March in Nice,
New Webinar Announced for May – Marketing Safety
The National Center for Rural Road Safety will host a free webinar on “Marketing Safety” on Thursday April 25 at 11 a.m. (Mountain Time). This
Traffic Safety Culture Pooled Fund Webinar: Review of Phase 1 and Launch Phase 2
On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Mountain Time), the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Center for Health and
Suffrage, Social Justice and the Bicycle
As part of Women’s History Month, the Montana State University Women’s Center invited WTI Researcher Dani Hess to make a presentation last week on the
WTI explores alternative transportation options in Whitefish, Montana
Last week, the Whitefish Pilot reported on efforts by the town of Whitefish, Montana to address growing congestion in its downtown area. WTI is conducting
Pop-up Traffic Circle Installed in Helena, Montana
A new traffic calming device is making its debut in Helena! WTI, Bike Walk Montana, and neighborhood volunteers teamed up to install a pop-up traffic