Tribes and Transportation

Advocacy Council

Who we are

The Advocacy Council for Tribal Transportation discusses roadway policy and issues involving roadways on or near Indian reservations. Representatives from the eleven tribal nations in Minnesota make up the voting membership of ACTT. Other members of ACTT include representatives from MnDOT, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Federal Highway Administration - MN Division, United States Forest Service, and Minnesota counties and cities. ACTT Membership Directory (Word)

ACTT meets quarterly, rotating between tribal locations and elsewhere around the state.

Mission

The Advocacy Council for Tribal Transportation is committed to bring recommendations to improve tribal transportation through effective collaboration and partnerships. ACTT bylaws (PDF)

1. Assess and Evaluate Common Tribal Issues

2. Develop Statewide Policy and/or Legislation

3. Create Awareness and Educate on Issues

4. Identify and Promote Successful Practices

ACTT 2021 meeting dates

Note: Meetings will be virtual and hosted through Microsoft Teams. If you need a meeting invitation, please contact Jen Parshley.

• February 2nd 1pm to 4pm
• April 6th 1pm to 4pm
• July 7th 9am to 12pm
• October 6th 9am to 12pm

ACTT meeting documents

• ACTT agenda item request form (Word)
• ACTT request for action form (Word)
• ACTT host meeting checklist (Word)

Discussion topics

• Agreements
• Dakota or Ojibwe Language Signing Program
• Environmental Review & Cultural Preservation
• Right of way
• Pedestrian Safety
• Safe Routes to School
• Minnesota Tribal Road Safety Summit Report (PDF)

Tribal Transportation Grants

• Grants.gov Search and apply for federal grants
• Tribal Transportation Grants tracking log (Excel)