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Current Projects
- Northern MN & Northwest WI Freight Plan
- Minnesota State Rail Plan
- Minnesota Interstate Truck Parking Study - Phase II
Background
The Freight Planning and Development Unit reviews Mn/DOT's role in freight transportation and develops strategies for Mn/DOT to improve its knowledge and integration of freight transportation into policy, planning, and investment processes. The goal is to make better decisions which, wherever possible, improve or augment freight transportation service productivity and safety. By doing so, Mn/DOT will enhance its contribution to our competitiveness in the regional, national and global markets. The objectives are to:
- Ensure freight transportation needs are incorporated in Mn/DOT’s planning and investment processes.
- Build freight partnerships that promote the exchange of information, ideas and opportunities between the shipping community and Mn/DOT.
- Enhance the efficiency of goods movement in Minnesota and support economic growth through policies and programs that optimize a multimodal transportation system.
- Promote transportation safety, efficiency, and productivity through innovation, research and education.
- Promote the policies and practices that enhance the safety of moving goods.