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Synthesis of Seal Coat Research in Minnesota

- Seal coating is widely used as a cost-effective strategy in asphalt pavement preservation. A new reference guide provides quick access to seal coat research and resources available in Minnesota.
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Best Practices for Boulevard Tree Selection

- A new guide recommends best practices for planting and caring for street trees, suggests tree species with a higher survival rate, and offers communication suggestions for encouraging resident support.
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Mini-Roundabout FAQs

- Using a FAQ format, guidance helps local agencies learn more about mini-roundabouts. It defines mini and compact roundabouts and provides selection criteria as well as details regarding the center treatment.
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Webinar: Stay in Your Lane – App to Warn Drivers of Unintentional Lane Departures

(10/14/2024) - Thursday, Nov. 14, Noon to 1 p.m., virtual. Unintentional lane departures are a significant safety risk. This webinar will focus on a new app developed to warn drivers against inadvertently leaving their lane.

Register Today! Minnesota Snowplow and Safety Simulator Training for Local Agencies

(9/5/2024) - Snowplow drivers, hone your skills with simulator training that mimics winter road conditions. This two-hour training uses state-of-the-art technology to prepare drivers to handle potentially dangerous situations without being involved in an actual accident.

Build a Better Mousetrap Winners Announced

(8/13/2024) - Congratulations to this year's Build a Better Mousetrap award recipients, whose creative innovations solved everyday transportation challenges. One winner solves the problem of slippery plow steps, the other helps maintain gravel roads year-round.

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