Innovation Hour: Research Implementation

On April 3, 2025, MnDOT's Office of Research & Innovation hosted an Innovation Hour focusing on Research Implementation. The following projects were featured: • Human Factors: Optimizing Crosswalks and Aesthetic Surface Treatments, Ethan Peterson • Debris Removal Devices and Whelan Core Lighting Systems on Freeway Incident Response Safety Team (FIRST) Trucks, Tony Kasella and John McClellan • Innovative Contracting/Response from Communities, Glenn Gadbois