Transportation
The Transportation program is a liaison between local governments and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Assistance is available to help local governments address transportation issues related to roads, transit, air, rail, trails, etc. The program helps identify and prioritize safety issues along highway corridors and provides staff support to a number of transportation related committees and efforts, including the Region Five Transportation Advisory Committee and the Area Transportation Partnership. |
| ► Collaborative transportation system planning ► Multi-jurisdictional transportation corridor studies ► Regional transportation plan maintenance & update ► Prepare grant applications for local government ► Assist local governments with transportation needs assessments ► Assist local transportation authorities access federal & state assistance ► Assist Mn/DOT - District 3 carry out its planning program ► Review or prepare local transportation system management plans ► Design, implement & Report on regional or local surveys ► Collaborative trails (non-motorized & motorized) system development and inventory ► School transportation Crisis Management Planning ► Functional re-classification requests ► Information relating to specific transportation projects and their status ► Information dissemination and feedback ► Rail corridor planning ► Transportation enhancement program administration ► Educational Presentations (Roundabouts, Access Management, Local Plan & Development Process) |
