Research Radar Webinar
Join us every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. CT
Just like radar scans the horizon to detect what’s ahead, this monthly webinar series explores the latest findings in transportation research. Each month, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Local Road Research Board will highlight research projects focused on a common theme. Webinars are free, all are welcome, but registration is required. Let’s hit the road to discovery!
The next Research Radar will focus on environmental topics.
November 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM CDT — Teams event
Stay tuned for more information.
The following projects were featured in last month's Route Awakening: Data driven understanding of bicycle and e-Bike use across Minnesota.
- Travel Behavior of Minnesota’s E-Bike Users -- principal investigator: Kaitlyn Denton
- Bike infrastructure planning based on mobile-sourced data and anticipated route shifts -- principal investigator: Michael Levin
- Operational Characteristics of Conventional and Electric-Assisted Bicycles and Their Riders-- principal investigator: Raphael Stern
Past webinar recordings
- October 15, 2025: Route Awakening: Data driven understanding of bicycle and e-Bike use across Minnesota (YouTube)
- September 17, 2026: Bridge the gap: maintenance moves that make decks last (YouTube)
- August 13, 2026: Turning Points: J-Turn and Roundabout Design, Economics, and Safety Outcomes (YouTube)
- July 16, 2026: Smarter Stormwater & Stronger Foundations (YouTube)
- June 16, 2026: Low Density, High Impact: Research Topics for Rural Mobility (YouTube)
- May 21, 2026: Steer, Step, and Cycle - Safer by the Mile (YouTube)
- April 16, 2026: Savings by Design (YouTube)
- March 26, 2026: Materials in Motion (YouTube)
- March 20, 2026: National Access Evaluation Phase 3 Pooled Fund Webinar (YouTube)
- February 19, 2026: Inclusive and Accessible Transportation for All (YouTube)
- Jan. 22, 2026: It's sNOw Problem: Snow and Ice Control (YouTube)
- Nov. 20, 2025: Work Zone Safety (YouTube)
- Sept. 18, 2025: Building a Greener Future - From the Ground Up (YouTube)
- Aug. 21, 2025: Traffic & safety (YouTube)
- July 17, 2025: Roundabout roundup (YouTube)
- June 12, 2025: Driver behavior (YouTube)
- April 17, 2025: Environmental innovations (YouTube)
- April 9, 2025: Safe routes to school: School times impact on students walking or biking to school (YouTube)
- March 24, 2025: Supporting vibrant communities through art and livability (YouTube)
- Feb. 20, 2025: Sustainable transportation solutions (YouTube)
- Jan. 23, 2025: Exploring autonomous vehicle innovations (YouTube)
- Dec. 18, 2024: Advancements in winter maintenance (YouTube)
- Nov. 14, 2024: Stay in your lane: App to warn drivers of lane departures (YouTube)