MnDOT adopted the 2024 Minnesota State Freight Plan! Read it here.
Minnesota State Freight Plan
In November 2024 MnDOT adopted the Minnesota State Freight Plan. The plan is a federally required effort that envisions future needs to move goods and services to serve Minnesota’s economy over the next 20 years. It's vital to identify key investments in the freight system statewide and to better support the transportation of goods and services across modes. This update connects to previous statewide engagement efforts, including the Manufacturers’ Perspectives Studies and regional District Freight Plans.
The Plan can be read online on MnDOT’s Minnesota GO webpage. The five major goal areas for the plan are:
- Freight System Stewardship
- Improving Freight Safety
- Connecting Minnesotans and Businesses
- Safeguard Minnesota's Health and Environment
- Support Minnesota's Economy
MnDOT will work to implement the goal areas through an updated Freight Action Agenda in partnership with the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee and the Mid-America Freight Coalition. In addition, MnDOT will target investments that support these goals through the Minnesota Highway Freight Program and other funds.
The planning process
MnDOT adopted the most recent update to the Minnesota State Freight Plan in November 2024. The update process began in the fall of 2022. The next plan update is due in four years from the date of federal approval which will be in November, 2028.
- Last plan adoption: 2024
- Next plan update due: 2028