CTSI Mission

Our Vision

To be Minnesota’s premier innovation engine for safe, resilient, intelligent, and equitable transportation and infrastructure, where research, technology, and talent converge to shape the future of mobility.

Our Mission

The Center for Transportation and Smart Infrastructure (CTSI) advances Minnesota’s transportation system by transforming research into real-world solutions. Through applied innovation, strategic partnerships, and workforce development, CTSI supports MnDOT and regional partners in delivering safer roads, stronger infrastructure, and more innovative mobility for all Minnesotans.

CTSI delivers value by:

Turning data and technology into deployable transportation solutions
Accelerating system modernization and performance-based decision making
Training the next generation of transportation professionals through hands-on research
Connecting public agencies, industry, and communities to solve complex challenges