Public Open House Meeting Information
Round 1 Meetings (April-May 2009)
Round 2 Meetings (October 2009)
Round 3 Meetings & Public Hearing (January 2010)
Public Open House Meeting Materials (Round 1, April-May 2009)
Locations: St. Cloud, Rochester, Duluth, Twin Cities Metro Area, Red Wing, Mankato, Moorhead
- Official Press Release (PDF 30 KB)
- PowerPoint Presentation Slides (PDF 1.8 MB)
Meeting Summaries
- St. Cloud Open House (April 21, 2009) (PDF 123 KB)
- Rochester Open House (April 22, 2009) (PDF 126 KB)
- Duluth Open House (April 29, 2009) (PDF 135 KB)
- Twin Cities Open House (April 30, 2009) (PDF 122 KB)
- Red Wing Open House (May 6, 2009) (PDF 118 KB)
- Mankato Open House (May 13, 2009) (PDF 133 KB)
- Moorhead Open House (May 14, 2009) ( PDF 120 KB)
Handouts
- Agenda (PDF 20 KB)
- Minnesota State Rail Map (PDF 1.1 MB)
- Twin Cities Metro Area Rail Map (PDF 739 KB)
- Minnesota Potential Passenger Rail Network Map (PDF 1.3 MB)
- Minnesota Railroad Statistics (PDF 29 KB)
- State Rail Plan Comment Sheet (PDF 74 KB)
- Public Outreach Techniques and Involvement Schedule (PDF 66 KB)
Presentation Boards
- MnDOT Strategic Vision (PDF 1.1 MB)
- Minnesota State Rail Map (PDF 5.0 MB)
- Minnesota Potential Passenger Rail Network Map (PDF 4.1 MB)
- Minnesota Freight Rail Programs (PDF 195 KB)
- Minnesota Rail Facts (PDF 25 KB)
- Federal Rail Programs (PDF 23 KB)
- Transportation Energy Use by Mode (PDF 19 KB)
- Passenger Rail Technology (PDF 78 KB)
- Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Map (PDF 199 KB)
- Metropolitan Council 2030 Transitways System Map (Metro Meeting) (PDF 2.2 MB)
Public Open House Meeting Materials (Round 2, October 2009)
Locations: St. Cloud, Rochester, Red Wing, Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth, Moorhead, Mankato, Willmar
- Official Press Release (PDF 37KB)
- PowerPoint Presentation Slides (PDF 2.4 MB)
Handouts
- Agenda (PDF 27 KB)
- Minnesota State Rail Map (PDF 1.1 MB)
- Twin Cities Metro Area Rail Map (PDF 739 KB)
- Minnesota Rail: Recommended Passenger Priority Improvements 2009-2030 Map (PDF 690 KB)
Presentation Boards
- MnDOT Strategic Vision (PDF 1.1 MB)
- Minnesota State Rail Map (PDF 5.0 MB)
- Minnesota Rail: Recommended Passenger Priority Improvements 2009-2030 Map (PDF 690 KB)
- Minnesota Freight Rail Programs (PDF 195 KB)
- Minnesota Rail Facts (PDF 25 KB)
- Priority Program Elements/Key Needs (Part 1) (PDF 15 KB)
- Priority Program Elements/Key Needs (Part 2) (PDF 13 KB)
- Federal Rail Programs (PDF 23 KB)
- Preliminary Draft Program Summary (PDF 12 KB)
- Passenger Rail Technology (PDF 78 KB)
- Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Map (PDF 199 KB)
- Metropolitan Council 2030 Transitways System Map (Metro Meeting) (PDF 2.2 MB)
Public Hearing and Open House Meeting Materials (Round 3, January 2010)
Public Hearing: January 20, 2010, St. Paul and 15 satellite locations statewide
Open Houses: Duluth (Jan. 11, 2010), Mankato (Jan 13, 2010), Twin Cities Metro Area (Jan. 14, 2010)
- PowerPoint Presentation Slides (PDF 3.1 MB)
- Meeting Summary (PDF 21 KB)
Handouts
- Agenda (PDF 88 KB)
- State Rail Plan Fact Sheet (PDF 254 KB)
- Minnesota State Rail Map (PDF 1.1 MB)
- Twin Cities Metro Area Rail Map (PDF 739 KB)
- State Rail Plan Comment Sheet (PDF 74 KB)
Presentation Boards (Open Houses)
- Mn/DOT Strategic Vision (PDF 1.1 MB)
- Minnesota State Rail Map (PDF 5.0 MB)
- Recommended Minnesota and Regional Passenger Rail System (PDF 829 KB)
- Twin Cities Metro Rail Connections (PDF 521 KB)
- Minnesota Freight Rail Programs (PDF 195 KB)
- Minnesota Rail Facts (PDF 25 KB)
- Priority Program Elements/Key Needs (Part 1) (PDF 15 KB)
- Priority Program Elements/Key Needs (Part 2) (PDF 13 KB)
- Passenger Rail Technology (PDF 78 KB)
- Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Map (PDF 199 KB)
Quick Links
- Passenger Rail Forum
- State Plan: 2009-2028 MnDOT is currently updating Minnesota's Statewide Transportation Plan.
- More about Passenger Rail and Freight
- Freight & Passenger Rail Studies
- Federal Railroad Administration
Passenger Rail Initiatives
- Passenger Rail -About passenger rail in Minnesota
- Northstar Commuter Rail
- Midwest Regional Rail System Wisconsin DOT: Economic Impacts of the MRRS (PDF 2.3 MB)