Investment and policy guidance
Future transportation system investments and policy guidance within Metro District's eight-county metropolitan area are produced by MnDOT and partners, including the Metropolitan Council. These documents include:
- Statewide Transportation Policy Plan
- Statewide 20-year Hwy Investment Plan
- Metro District 20-year Hwy Investment Plan (PDF)
- Metro District Hwy Investment Plan Presentation (PDF)
- 2030 Regional Development Framework
- Met Council Transportation Policy Plan
- 10-year Work Plan (PDF)
Transportation Planning in the Metro Area
Transportation planning is an ongoing collaborative process that involves several agencies and leads to the development of a metrowide multimodal transportation system that:
- Supports economic vitality
- Increases safety and security
- Increases accessibility and mobility options
- Protects the environment and improves quality of life
- Enhances system integration and connectivity
- Promotes efficient system management and operation
- Emphasizes system preservation
MnDOT contributes to that process by providing continuing, coordinated and comprehensive transportation planning and investment management services including:
- Metropolitan Planning Organization coordination
- Program and project development
- Commuter/light rail transit planning and implementation, and transitway planning
- Advocating for and helping preserve metro area transit advantages such as bus-only shoulders and park and ride lots
Partners
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