Spotlight
February 5, 2026The event will be held in Box Elder, SD, just outside of Rapid City, and will focus on advancing the skills of Tribal leaders, transportation administrators, managers, equipment operators, maintenance crews and others. Experts will share experience and knowledge on improving road maintenance practices and advancing Tribal transportation infrastructure and safety. Take our short survey to provide input on symposium topics.
January 15, 2026The ND Local Technical Assistance Program (NDLTAP) recently launched a “Safety Warrior” art contest designed to teach fourth and fifth graders about roadway safety. The program is a joint effort of NDLTAP, the Western Dakota Energy Association, and North Dakota Vision Zero.
January 13, 2026The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently awarded two grants totaling more than $1.9 million to the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at North Dakota State University. The awards will support two projects to enhance commercial vehicle safety and explore deployment of autonomous trucks in rural areas.
January 8, 2026A comprehensive update with contributions from ATAC researchers includes: new stakeholders (including ATAC), refined service packages that align with MPO objectives, improved clarity and usability, new agreements that strengthen operational reliability, project architecture guidance, and an updated ITS inventory. This collaborative effort with participation from engineering, information technology, public works, and highway departments, emergency management, law enforcement, fire services, ambulance units, highway patrol, and the sheriff’s office played a crucial role in developing a robust, actionable framework to steer the region’s ITS initiatives.