Transportation Systems Safety & MNDOT Training Facility Tour (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

AIHA UMS Chapter Meeting

September 17th 11:30-1:00pm

Topic:

Behind the Barrier: Transportation Safety & Tour of MnDOT’s Guardrail Garden

Talk and Tour:

Have you ever wondered what really happens when a vehicle hits a guardrail or how engineers choose the right barrier for a roadway?

Join the AIHA UMS Chapter this September for a behind-the-scenes visit to the MnDOT Training Facility and Guardrail Garden. We will begin with an inside look at MnDOT’s approach to worker safety and industrial hygiene, including noise, silica, lead, safety organization, and employee training.

Then we will dive into the fascinating science and engineering behind roadside barriers. Learn about different barrier systems, the forces involved in vehicle impacts, maintenance challenges, and the costs and practical decisions that shape roadway safety.

The highlight of the event will be a guided walk through MnDOT’s Guardrail Garden, where attendees can examine barrier designs up close and connect the presentation to real-world equipment and applications. We will wrap up with an interactive question-and-answer session.

This is a unique opportunity to get out of the usual meeting room, see transportation safety systems firsthand, and learn from the professionals who help keep Minnesota’s workers and roadways safe.

Location:

MnDOT Shoreview Training and Conference Center

1900 County Road I West

Shoreview, MN 55126

There is plenty of free parking available onsite.

A team member will meet you in the lobby and escort you to the meeting.

Lunch Provided
Boxed sandwich lunches and drinks are included with in-person registration.

AIHA, Upper Midwest Section upcoming events

Transportation Systems Safety & MNDOT Training Facility Tour (September 17, 2026)