The update to the Greater Minnesota Public Transportation Plan will define the future vision for public transportation across greater Minnesota and lay the foundation to achieve that vision.
The plan will:
- Identify steps needed to preserve the long-standing investment in current public transit services across the state.
- Look for opportunities to enhance mobility options for the general public.
- Focus on the target market groups of the elderly, low income, disabled and commuters.
Project Management:
- Project leader - Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Transit.
- Advisory Committee - Assembled to conduct public involvement and technical work needed to develop the plan; Members include MnDOT and consultant staff.
- Final Approval - The plan will be final following the approval of the MnDOT Commissioner.
Project Timeline:
- Project Launch - Spring 2008
- Telephone and On-Line Surveys with Stakeholders - Summer 2008
- Statewide Workshops - Fall 2008
- Plan Finalization - Winter 2008
Update Workshops Schedule: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- September 9: Detroit Lakes DOT Building; 100 Highway 10 West; Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- September 11: St. Cloud DOT Building; 3725 12th Street North; St. Cloud, MN 56303
- September 12: Marshall DOT Building; 1800 East College Drive; Marshall, MN 56258
- September 17: Duluth DOT Building; 1123 Mesaba Ave.; Duluth, MN 55811
- September 18: Bemidji DOT Building; 3920 Highway 2 West; Bemidji, MN 56601
- September 24: Rochester DOT Building; 2900 48th Street NW; Rochester, MN 55901
- September 25: Mankato Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion; Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion, Land of Memories Park; Mankato, MN 56001
For More Information Contact: Noel Shughart, Coordination Planner noel.shughart@dot.state.mn.us or 651-284-0085
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/transit/research
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