MnDOT is dedicated to the efficient movement of freight and commodities within Minnesota, including the movement of freight by truck, rail, water, and air. The freight office is engaged in many activities related to both freight planning and operations.
MnDOT will be hosting a public open house meeting to take input from stakeholders and the public on efforts to develop a regional freight plan for northeast Minnesota. There will opportunities to share feedback on the plan progress so far, a formal presentation is not planned and interested attendees can come and go at any time.
January 16, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
MnDOT District 1 Headquarters, Lake Superior Conference Rooms
1123 Mesaba Avenue
Duluth MN, 55811
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Railroad companies, rail users, cities and counties can apply for grant funding to improve freight rail service that supports economic development through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2018 Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program. Applications are due Nov. 16.
This is the first time MnDOT is offering a competitive solicitation for grants for economic development.
Applications are available online at www.mndot.gov/ofrw/railroad/mrsi.html. For questions about the application, contact Dahlberg at Peter.Dahlberg@state.mn.us.
On January 23, 2018, MnDOT received notification from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that MnDOT’s plan met the requirements of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) for State Freight Plans. To view the plan please visit the freight plan website.
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have been working collaboratively to develop a ten-year investment plan focused on the operational, maintenance and investment needs for commercial vehicle weight and safety enforcement.
An online-interactive webinar was held on June 12th with an introduction to the effort and a survey to gain input from the public and trucking stakeholders. A recording of the webinar is now available on Youtube here.
