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  • May 20, 2026
    Learn findings on: How Advanced Aircraft Mobility (AAM) can enhance rural freight logistics while preserving ground transportation infrastructure. When/where aerial freight can complement traditional trucking. Practical opportunities to shift specific freight movements to aircraft; and the value of AAM for certain types of goods, such as pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, and specialized electronics.
  • January 2, 2026
    Researchers at the University of Colorado Denver are recommending changes to how municipalities collect data on signalized intersections so that pedestrian safety can be improved. With the knowledge that pedestrian fatalities account for approximately 17% of road fatalities, and a frightening number of those occur at intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way, the researchers studied how and where traffic signals for left-turning traffic that provided protection for pedestrians were implemented.
  • December 1, 2025
    Researchers at the University of Colorado Denver found that mobile sensing capabilities found in newer iPhones can be a cost-effective way to assess if sidewalks, curb ramps, and other infrastructure are accessible to those with disabilities.
  • November 21, 2025
    Research at South Dakota State University is leading to improved compaction of roadway base materials, resulting in time savings, safer testing procedures, and longer-lasting pavements.

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