WTI News
Canadian News Outlet Highlights WTI Wildlife Report
The Londoner, a news website out of London, Ontario cited WTI research in a story about the threats that highways pose to vulnerable wildlife. In “Highway
Wool Blankets for Erosion Control: Research Highlighted in International Publication
Environmental Connection, the magazine of the International Erosion Control Association, published a feature article about Rob Ament’s wool research in its July 2017 issue. “Bullish for
Wool Blankets for Erosion Control: Research Highlighted in International Publication
Environmental Connection, the magazine of the International Erosion Control Association, published a feature article about Rob Ament’s wool research in its July 2017 issue. “Bullish for
National Transit Program Promotes Intercity Bus Report
Last week, the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) highlighted a report by the Small Urban and Rural Livability Center (SURLC) in its online newsletter. The
New Publication on Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis
Nicholas Ward, Ph.D., William Schell, Ph.D, Jay Otto, M.S., and Kari Finley, Ph.D. with the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University along with
Canadian News Outlet Cites WTI Report.
The Londoner, a news website out of London, Ontario cited WTI research in a story about the threats that highways pose to vulnerable wildlife. In “Highway
MSU Extension Highlights Roadside Vegetation Research
Using native plants for roadside revegetation is the lead story in the “Weed Post,” a monthly newsletter by the Montana State University Extension Office and the
Wall Street Journal Focuses on Wildlife Crossing Structure Advancements
In a recent article, the Wall Street Journal interviewed WTI Research Ecologist Marcel Huijser about the wildlife crossing structures on U.S. 93 in Montana, and how
Fish Passage Research Highlighted at National and International Forums
WTI Research Scientist Matt Blank has been on the road this spring, presenting findings of fish passage research at several leading conferences. Along with his colleagues
CESTICC Hosts Summer Workshop: Environmentally Sustainable Transportation
CESTICC Hosts Summer Workshop: The Center for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in Cold Climates (CESTiCC) will hold its annual Summer Workshop on Thursday, August 10 in Pullman,
WTI cruises through the May Commuter Challenge
Another Montana Commuter Challenge is in the books, and WTI made a solid showing in this year’s standings. Logging 781 miles over 98 trips, we just
WTI launches program to study safe integration of semi-autonomous trucks
In a recent press release, MSU describes CHAPTA, a proposed WTI program to study how to safely integrate driverless technology into the nation’s trucking fleet. View
Learn about the ITE Vision Zero Virtual Toolbox
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) are co-hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar about ITE’s new
Road Ecology researcher, Rob Ament invited to India.
Rob Ament has just returned from a week long meeting in India hosted by the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP). India currently faces numerous
New Publication: “Effectiveness of Liquid Agricultural By-products and Solid Complex Chlorides for Snow and Ice Control,”
The Journal of Cold Regions Engineering has published “Effectiveness of Liquid Agricultural By-products and Solid Complex Chlorides for Snow and Ice Control,” authored by Anbu Muthumani
WTI transit project spotlight in Rural Connections Magazine
A WTI project on developing viable transit options in Wyoming is the subject of a feature article in the Spring 2017 issue of Rural Connections Magazine.
Congratulations, Graduates! Doug Galarus and Carla Little.
Two WTI staff members received advanced degrees at the Montana State University Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 6. Doug Galarus earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science
Center for Health and Safety Culture announces webinar on Positive Culture Framework.
The Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC) will host a webinar entitled “What is the Positive Culture Framework?” which will introduce the Center’s approach to
CESTICC Announces Summer Workshop
The Center for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in Cold Climates (CESTiCC) will hold its annual Summer Workshop on Thursday, August 10 in Pullman, Washington at Washington State
Connected Vehicles Presentation Featured at Statewide Traffic Education Conference
Craig Shankwitz spoke to the Montana Traffic Educators Association conference in Great Falls, Montana last week, delivering a presentation on emerging vehicle technologies. In his remarks,
Bozeman Commuter Challenge starts today!
Got your bike, walking shoes, or bus schedule ready? May 1 is the first day of the Bozeman Commuter Challenge. Special thanks to the Montana State
Rob Ament Invited to Gabon by World Bank to speak on wildlife connectivity.
Road Ecology Program Manager Rob Ament just returned from a week in the West African nation of Gabon. The World Bank Group invited Rob as an
WTI Partners with Moscow State University to Improve Transportation Accessibility
The West Region Transportation Workforce Center at WTI and Moscow State University for Transport Engineering (MIIT) in Russia have completed a unique, year-long collaboration designed to
UTC Safety Summit features presentation by WTI Director
Last week, WTI Director Steve Albert traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the third annual Summit of University Transportation Centers for Safety. UTC Directors from
New York Times Gives Shout Out to WTI’s Unpaved Roads Report
Start spreading the news… Recently, the New York Times published a feature article titled “Omaha’s Answer to Potholes? Go Back to Gravel Roads,”describing cities that are
WTI Co-hosts “Dream Big” Film Event in Bozeman
On Saturday, March 4, students and families had the opportunity to experience a free showing of Dream Big: Engineering Our World at the Ellen Theatre in
Craig Shankwitz presents at MSU’s first 10×10 Innovation Road Show
WTI’s Craig Shankwitz was part of the 10×10 MSU Innovation Road Show: From Tiny Houses to Honey Bees. Sponsored by the Office of Reasearch and Economic
Rob Ament’s work featured in Mountain States Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association newsletter
In its March newsletter, the Mountain States Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association highlighted the release of Rob Ament’s recent task reports on using woolen products for
Millennial research continues to draw interest from local media.
Natalie Villwock-Witte’s research on the transportation preferences of Millennials in rural areas continues to draw the interest of regional media outlets. Last week, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle
WTI Has Second Highest Research Expenditures on MSU Campus
Montana State University has released its research expenditures for 2016, and WTI had the second highest expenditure level among all academic departments and research units. WTI’s
AV/CV expert Craig Shankwitz to present at research showcase
On Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m., the MSU Office of Research and Economic Development will be hosting the “10×10 MSU Innovation Road Show” at the Ellen Theatre
WTI Selected to Host International Conference
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Low Volume Roads Committee has selected the Western Transportation Institute to host the 12th TRB International Conference on Low Volume Roads
Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences publishes journal article co-authored by Matt Blank
The Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences has published the journal article “Swimming Performance of Sauger Sander Canadensis in Relation to Fish Passage” on its
Montana State University highlights WTI research.
Montana State University is highlighting WTI research on its website this week. MSU News posted a feature article about Natalie Villwock-Witte’s research on the transportation preferences of rural
WTI Director appointed to National Advisory Committee
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has re-appointed WTI Director Steve Albert to the USDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee for a two-year term. The committee serves
MDT Highlights WTI Research Projects
The Montana Department of Transportation selected multiple MDT/WTI collaborative research projects to highlight in its Winter 2017 Research Newsletter. Eli Cuelho’s project to develop a standard specification for
Journal Article Proposes Global Remote Camera Networks to Preserve Biodiversity
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, the journal of the Ecological Society of America, has published “Scaling-up camera traps: monitoring the planet’s biodiversity with networks of
MnDOT to publish WTI research
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the release of the final report for“Mobility Mindset of the Millennial in Small Urban and Rural Areas.” Authored by
Center for Health and Safety Culture releases report for “An Assessment of Traffic Safety Culture Related to Engagement in Efforts to Improve Traffic Safety.”
Are you a good (traffic safety) citizen? The Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC) has released the final report for “An Assessment of Traffic Safety
New Publication: A Comparison of the Effects of Continuous versus Discontinuous Movement Patterns on Parkinsonian Rigidity and Reflex Responses to Passive Stretch and Shortening
Anbu Muthumani co-authored an article for the Journal of Nature and Science with colleagues in the MSU Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department. “A Comparison of the
New Publication: Traffic Safety along Tourist Routes in Rural Areas.
The Transportation Research Record has published “Traffic Safety along Tourist Routes in Rural Areas,” authored by Yiyi Wang, David Veneziano, Sam Russell and Ahmed Al-Kaisy. The article
Natalie Villwock-Witte’s Millennial research featured in WIRED magazine
Last week, WIRED magazine published a feature article on its website about one of WTI’s projects documenting Millennial transportation trends. “Rural Millennials Still Dig Driving. They
WTI’s Tony Clevenger interviewed about reduction in wildlife collisions on Trans-Canada Highway
Last week, Tony Clevenger was interviewed by Newstalk 770 out of Calgary, Canada for the morning news report. The story highlighted the findings from research in
Stateline Highlights Unpaved Roads Research
Stateline, a national website covering trends in state policy, published a feature story on a recent WTI project on the pros, cons, and costs of converting
Wildlife Crossings Evaluation featured in Missoulian, “Wildlife crossings reveal quirks in road safety”
On Sunday, The Missoulian published a feature article called “Wildlife crossings reveal quirks in road safety,” highlighting the completion of WTI’s US 93 wildlife crossings evaluation
New Publication: Understanding the Cultural Influences related to Driving After Cannabis
Understanding the Cultural Influences related to Driving After Cannabis: The Center for Health and Safety Culture completed a research project with the Transportation Pooled Fund on
Road Ecology in Latin America
WTI’s Road Ecology program is building a growing presence in Latin America. Recently, researchers have been invited to present at several high profile conservation conferences and
USDOT designates WTI “Beyond Traffic Innovation Center” serving rural areas following competitive process.
Breaking News – WTI named “Beyond Traffic Innovation Center” by USDOT This morning, the US Department of Transportation announced that the Western Transportation Institute has been
Final Report: US 93 North Post-Construction Wildlife Vehicle Collision and Wildlife Crossing Montioring on the Flathead Indian Reservation Between Evaro and Polson, Montana.
The Montana Department of Transportation has released the final report for “US 93 North Post-Construction Wildlife Vehicle Collision and Wildlife Crossing Montioring on the Flathead Indian Reservation
WTI at TRB 2017
Thanks to the WTI staff members who shared photos from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, held in Washington, D.C. last week. Numerous staff facilitated