Policy and goals
- Consider needs of the traditionally underserved, such as low-income and minority households.
- Provide continuing public involvement opportunities throughout the transportation planning and program development process.
- Provide timely information to area residents and businesses affected by transportation plans and projects.
- Review and respond to all public input.
- Perform periodic review of our public involvement process to gage its effectiveness, making revisions as necessary.
Why is our emphasis on public involvement so important?
Minnesota has a strong tradition of people coming together to improve our state. There is an increased need for sustainable transportation system management, which can only be achieved in partnership with area residents. MnDOT wants to meet people where they are, identify what is important to them, and make the most of participation opportunities to invest in a safe, sustainable system that gets them where they want to go.
Strategic plans
MnDOT's public involvement policy is based on an over-arching strategic plan that sets the direction for subsequent plans. It's focus is on priority transportation improvements and investments that result in a system that helps area residents travel safer, smarter and more efficiently. Other initiatives include: