Thank you Roads & Bridges for your article about our NCHRP (TRB) Roadmap Project! We're excited to share "Mapping the Future of Transportation Research" with our colleagues and collaborators (Institute for Transportation ) ow.ly/SGzj50DeWJ1

The TRB Annual Meeting isn't over yet! Don't miss "Hot Topics in Rural Transportation" on Wednesday at 1 pm ET (Session 1280). WTI's Jaime Sullivan will preside and Natalie Villwock-Witte will present research on bike/ped infrastructure in small towns. #TRBAM #bikeped

Welcome, Sam Coulter! Meet WTI's new undergraduate research assistant, a Senior at Montana State University who is helping with rural public transportation projects. Read more at westerntransportationinstitute.org/staff/2021/stu…

Did you see the article in the The Madisonian about our traffic calming project in Ennis? Read more at westerntransportationinstitute.org/in-the-news/20…

Now streaming! Check out Rob Ament's interview on BYUradio | Podcast Network . He was a guest on "Top of the Mind" in a feature segment about new advancements in wildlife crossings. Listen at: byuradio.org/6ee77bde-2b9f-…

Interested in how to promote urban cycling? Check out Cycling for Sustainable Cities, a new book from The MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social WTI Researcher Andrea Hamre co-authored the chapter on "Social Justice and Cycling". Learn more at ow.ly/7UrP50E6GGo

How do you prepare for a professional career in transportation research? Montana State University Senior Bryce Grame is integrating academics, hands-on research, service activities, internships and more to build his qualifications. Read his story at ow.ly/bFDe50E6H8b

Thanks TRB for your interview with WTI Researcher Laura Fay! Laura discussed winter maintenance -- especially the importance of preventive strategies BEFORE a winter storm hits. Read more at ow.ly/rR2850EiNIM

Interested in new ways to collect wildlife vehicle collision data? Two WTI Road Ecologists will lead a National Center for Rural Road Safety on Tuesday, April 13 about the ROaDS system developed for federal lands agencies. Get the details at ow.ly/9SnU50EiOEk

Will passenger rail return to southern Montana? Read the update by High Country News WTI's David Kack is interviewed about how it increases mobility options for residents in rural communities. Read more at westerntransportationinstitute.org/in-the-news/20…

Improvements will soon begin on the historic National Park Service George Washington Memorial Parkway to make it safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. WTI and Mead & Hunt led the safety study identifying the recommended improvements. Read more at ow.ly/kezW50EvoSv

Check out the in-depth article by In These Times about wildlife crossings in Appalachia. WTI Road Ecologist Marcel Huijser is interviewed about the potential conservation, safety, and economic benefits: ow.ly/soeL50EGM4o #roadecology #wildlife

Ready to move more in May? Join the Go Gallatin Challenge, which kicks off today! Earn points by replacing drive-alone trips with biking, walking, riding the bus, teleworking, and carpooling. Be eligible for prizes from local sponsors! Learn more at ow.ly/Qi5W50EHy7l

As part of its “Transformation Tuesday” series, the NationalParkService profiled three or our Public Lands Transportation Fellows! Get to know Ma'ayan, Patrick, and Charlie, and their work in National Parks at westerntransportationinstitute.org/in-the-news/20… #nationalparks #publiclands

Our students are designing the future! MSU News detailed the contributions of Montana State University students to future plans for Soroptimist Park in Bozeman, Montana, as part of a WTI program which gives students hands-on experience on community projects. ow.ly/lrGV50EORnX

Looking for Summer Camp Opportunities? WTI is excited to announce two upcoming sessions of the Summer Transportation Camp at Montana State University – FREE weeklong camps for middle school students in June and July. For information and to register: wrtwc.org/center-initiat…

Are there alternatives to plastic netting for roadside erosion control? Many state DOTs are using biodegradable products instead. Read "Saving Mowers and Wildlife" in Stormwater Magazine. WTI's Rob Ament discusses his work with wool erosion blankets. #erosion westerntransportationinstitute.org/in-the-news/20…

Wow! The New York Times published a feature article with great video footage of all kinds of wildlife using crossing structures over and under roads across the country. (There might be some quotes from WTI researchers in there, too) #roadecology nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Thanks Montana State University News Service for your feature article summarizing WTI’s long history of researching and advancing wildlife crossing structures! #roadecology #wildlife Read more at ow.ly/wLtG50F6VM7

7 years of research! USDA Forest Service , ARC Solutions, WTI and more partners collaborated on the newly released report "Highway Crossings Structures for Wildlife - Opportunities for Improving Driver and Animal Safety." Read more at westerntransportationinstitute.org/publication/20… #roadecology #wildlife