Meeting information

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 -- 4:00-7:00pm

MnDOT District Office - Marshall
1800 East College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258

CIMS Powerpoint presentation

Marshall summary - 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 -- 4:00-7:00pm

MnDOT District Office - Willmar
2505 Transportation Road
Willmar, MN 56201

CIMS Powerpoint presentation

Willmar summary - 2012

Corridor background

The corridor runs 140 miles from Willmar to I-90. As an Inter-regional corridor, this highway serves as a key transportation connection for Southwest Minnesota. The corridor primarily serves agricultural businesses.

Current corridor characteristics

Highway

• 2009 AADT: 2,500 – 9,000
• 2009 HCADT: 200 – 1,000
• Key Highway Connections: I-90, US-71, US-212
• Number of lanes: 2-4

Public Transit

• Granite Falls Heartland Express
• Kandiyohi Area Transit
• Pipestone County Transi
• Prairie Five Rides
• Rock County Heartland Express
• Western Community Action—Community Transit

Key Airports

• Marshall, Willmar

Bicycle/Pedestrian

• Casey Jones State Trail (Pipestone-Woodstock)

Rail

• BNSF (South Dakota to Willmar)
• Canadian Pacific (South Dakota to New Ulm)

Major Industries

• Agriculture production, small manufacturing