Regularly updated traffic information
Background Information about UPA
Legislation and grant information about UPA
- US DOT UPA
- Minneapolis
- Executive summary -updated Nov. 2007
Other UPA Cities
- Miami
- San Francisco
- Seattle area (King County)
How to get around during construction on I-35W
I-35W Corridor
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About the Urban Partnership Agreement
The Urban Partnership Agreement is a series of transportation projects aimed at improving traffic conditions by reducing congestion on Interstate 35W, Highway 77/Cedar Avenue and in downtown Minneapolis. Through a combination of transit, road pricing, technology and telecommuting, project partners anticipate that commuters will experience more transportation choices, less traffic congestion and reduced commute times on some of Minnesota's busiest roads.
Funded by $133.3 million in federal funds and $50.2 million in matching state funds, this innovative partnership allows Minnesota to leverage federal dollars and keep project costs low while pioneering new ways to move people and goods efficiently.
Improvements eligible for the UPA funding include
- Priced dynamic shoulder lanes, similar to the I-394 MnPASS, on I-35W from 46th Street to downtown Minneapolis
- Addition of a High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane in the Hwy 62 reconstruction project from 66th Street to 46th Street
- Conversion of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane to HOT lane on I-35W from 66th Street to Burnsville Parkway
- Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) between downtown Minneapolis and Lakeville built ahead of the current schedule
- Construction of additional park & ride lots along the I-35W corridor north and south of Minneapolis
- Construction of additional dedicated bus lanes in downtown Minneapolis
- Partnerships with major employers along the I-35W corridor to promote flex-time and telecommuting programs
- Use of additional Intelligent Transportation Systems technology