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One-Stop Shop Selected as Model for “Research Pays Off”
Congratulations to the One-Stop Shop Traveler Information project, which was featured in the November/December 2017 issue of TR News Magazine, published by the National Academy
WTI Deicer Research Presented by Laura Fay at National Ecosystem Institute
Last week, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies invited WTI Research Scientist Laura Fay to present an overview of her research on winter maintenance deicers
New Wildlife Overpass Planned for Trans-Canada Highway (TCH)
WTI Research Scientist Tony Clevenger was interviewed by the Rocky Mountain Outlook last week about a new wildlife overpass near Canmore, Alberta and Banff National
MDT Research Newsletter Profiles Three WTI Projects
WTI research is prominently featured in the new issue of Solutions, the research newsletter of the Montana Department of Transportation. Three recently completed projects are
WTI’s Rob Ament Travels to Kenya
Earlier this month, WTI Road Ecology Program Manager, Rob Ament, traveled to Nairobi, Kenya for the first African meeting of the Transport Working Group (TWG).
To Pave or Not to Pave?
WTI Research Scientist Laura Fay was interviewed last week by MINNPOST.com on the topic of local road agencies that choose to unpave roads. The discussion
MSU Highlights WTI’s Wildlife Research in Banff National Park
Montana State University News Service interviewed three WTI researchers for an in-depth article on WTI’s “influential research” on reducing wildlife vehicle collisions. “MSU’s Western Transportation
Tony Clevenger Radio Interview on Innovative Wildlife Research Techniques
WTI Research Scientist Tony Clevenger was interviewed by WHYY radio in Canada regarding his 17-year research project to evaluate the wildlife crossing structures in Banff
CHSC Webinar: Leadership, Communication, and Integration – PCF Skills.
The Center for Health and Safety Culture will be hosting a free webinar to teach skills that advance prevention efforts. Three critical skills include prevention
WTI Researchers Return from Busy Week at TRB
WTI researchers have returned from a busy week at the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Attracting transportation
Lone Peak Lookout Article Explores MT 64 Route to Big Sky
On January 11, the Lone Peak Lookout published an online feature article about the transportation challenges along MT 64, the route that connects Big Sky,
National Motorcycle Advisory Council Holds Kick-off Meeting
The national Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC), which provides guidance and recommendations to the USDOT Federal Highway Administration, held its first meeting in December 2017. WTI
TR News Praises WTI Winter Maintenance Peer Exchanges
TR News magazine, published by the National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board, recently dedicated an entire issue to successful efforts to move research into
Two New Research Reports Released: Wool Reclamation Products and High Performance Concrete
The Montana Department of Transportation has released the final reports for two projects by WTI researchers: “Evaluation of Effectiveness and Cost-Benefits of Woolen Roadside Reclamation
Bozeman’s Streamline to Expand Service
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle recently reported that the City of Bozeman will provide an additional $64,000 to grow services on a busy Streamline bus route
Canadian Geographic Marks 20-year Anniversary of Banff Wildlife Overpasses
November 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of the first wildlife overpass in Banff National Park. Since then, several dozen crossing structures have been installed as
New Report on Prefabricated Bridge Decks
The Montana Department of Transportation has released the final report for “Investigation of Prefabricated Steel Truss/Bridge Deck Systems,” a WTI and MSU Civil Engineering project
2017 Rural Transit Fact Book Available
The Upper Great Plains Institute at North Dakota State University has released a report that provides information about transit service availability and cost to help
NCHRP Report Highlights WTI Rural Regional Transit Research
TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 861: Best Practices in Rural Regional Mobility addresses the role of state transit program policies and
Dates Announced for International Conference on Low Volume Roads
WTI will host the 12th Transportation Research Board (TRB) International Conference on Low Volume Roads on September 15-18, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana. Sponsored by TRB,
NEW PROJECTS: WTI to Conduct Mobility Studies in 3 Rural Communities
WTI will provide technical assistance to three rural communities and regions to identify and evaluate expanding transportation options, thanks to a new partnership with the
Crossing Structures for Grizzly Bears: Which ones are the most “Family Friendly”?
A peer-reviewed study of wildlife crossing structures used by grizzly bears has revealed usage patterns that may help re-connect populations and support conservation efforts. The
12th TRB International Conference on Low-Volume Roads
TRB is sponsoring the 12th TRB International Conference on Low Volume Roads on September 15-18, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana. This conference examines new technologies and
Center for Health & Safety Culture announces Symposium
The Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC) has announced the dates for its inaugural symposium. From June 20-22, 2018, CHSC will host a symposium
TRB Newsletter features MnPass Tolling Lanes Project
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is featuring a study conducted by WTI for the Minnesota Department of Transportation in its national newsletter. “Refining Return on
MSU Website Features NSF Workforce Grant
On November 7, WTI’s new grant from the National Science Foundation was highlighted in a feature article on the Montana State University website. The project
Facilitative Leadership Workshop:
The Center for Health and Safety Culture will be hosting a Facilitative Leadership online workshop from 9am-12pm beginning Friday January 5, 2018 and ending February
Montana Outdoors Magazine Highlights U.S. 93 Crossing Structures
The bridges, tunnels, and other wildlife crossing structures on U.S. Highway 93 are the focus of “Safe Passage,” a feature article in the November/December 2017
New Report Available on Animal Detection Systems
The Center for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in Cold Climates (CESTiCC) has released “The Reliability and Effectiveness of a Radar-Based Animal Detection System.” This final is
Safety Center Webinar: Achieving Safety Results by Addressing Behavioral Issues.
Rural transportation agencies are increasingly addressing safety in their planning areas and often adopt their state’s zero deaths concept to frame their transportation safety activities.