Resources
Access Management Manual
Chapters
- Navigating Topics (Word)
- Chapter 1: Introduction (Word)
- Chapter 2: Categorization (Word)
- Chapter 3: Guide for Public St and Driveway Connect (Word)
- Chapter 4: Development and Permit Review (Word)
- Chapter 5: Access Control (Word)
- Chapter 6: Interchange Management Areas (Word)
- Chapter 7: Access and Highway Improvement Projects (Word)
- Chapter 8: Corridor Study TIS Guidance (Word)
Manual resources
- Access Management categories (PDF)
- Ordinance Guide (PDF)
- Annotated Ordinance (PDF)
- Access Management Planning (PowerPoint)
- Modal Access Management Plan (PDF)
- Resources for website (Excel)
Brochures
- MnDOT and You brochure for viewing (PDF)
- MnDOT and You brochure for printing (PDF)
- MnDOT Needs You booklet (PDF)
Model Overlay Ordinance
The model overlay ordinance (PDF) is a tool that local units of government may use to regulate access in a manner that supports local growth and economic development while conforming with MnDOT's access management guidelines.
Key components
- Provides legal basis for implementation of access management plans
- Does not change existing underlying zoning
- Establishes access standards for subdivisions and site plans consistent with MnDOT guidelines
- Provides a modification procedure that parallel MnDOT's exception/deviation process to ensure the provision of reasonably convenient and suitable access
- Applies to new and changed land use and access