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Crookston is working to expand safe and convenient walking and bicycling options in town by creating an Active Transportation Master Plan. The Plan will identify short- to long-term opportunities to advance active transportation in the city and identify the action items that will lead to implementation of the recommendations and ideas in the plan. The City will receive additional technical assistance to start implementing the active transportation action plan in spring of 2026.
This project is led by a local planning team that includes people from the following organizations:
Downtown Crookston Development Partnership
Crookston Public Schools
Crookston City Council
Crookston Parks and Recreation
Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority
Polk County Public Health
Riverview Health
The University of Minnesota – Crookston
Northwest Regional Development Commission
MnDOT District 2
This Active Transportation Action Plan is funded through MnDOT’s Active Transportation Program.
To create a Plan that works for Crookston’s residents, we want to learn about the way you move today and how we might make walking, biking, and rolling (e.g. other mobility devices like scooters or wheelchairs) a safer, more accessible, and enjoyable option in the future. We look forward to your input.
Crookston is working to expand safe and convenient walking and bicycling options in town by creating an Active Transportation Master Plan. The Plan will identify short- to long-term opportunities to advance active transportation in the city and identify the action items that will lead to implementation of the recommendations and ideas in the plan. The City will receive additional technical assistance to start implementing the active transportation action plan in spring of 2026.
This project is led by a local planning team that includes people from the following organizations:
Downtown Crookston Development Partnership
Crookston Public Schools
Crookston City Council
Crookston Parks and Recreation
Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority
Polk County Public Health
Riverview Health
The University of Minnesota – Crookston
Northwest Regional Development Commission
MnDOT District 2
This Active Transportation Action Plan is funded through MnDOT’s Active Transportation Program.
To create a Plan that works for Crookston’s residents, we want to learn about the way you move today and how we might make walking, biking, and rolling (e.g. other mobility devices like scooters or wheelchairs) a safer, more accessible, and enjoyable option in the future. We look forward to your input.
Share Crookston Active Transportation Action Plan on FacebookShare Crookston Active Transportation Action Plan on TwitterShare Crookston Active Transportation Action Plan on LinkedinEmail Crookston Active Transportation Action Plan link
This project is led by a coalition that includes people from the Downtown Crookston Development Partnership, City of Crookston, Crookston Public Schools, Polk County Public Health, Riverview Health, the University of Minnesota – Crookston, And MnDOT District 2. This Active Transportation Action Plan is funded through MnDOT’s Active Transportation Program.
The local planning team has drafted a vision and set of goals to guide the future of active transportation in Crookston:
Working Vision:
Crookston will connect community members, regardless of age, ability, or economic status, through a safe, inclusive network for walking, biking, rolling, and riding.
Working Goals
Plan a direct, coherent network that invites people to access jobs, schools, and recreation without needing a vehicle. Include the network in the Comprehensive Plan.
Determine community needs for walking, biking, and rolling along and across the Red Lake River, Highway 2 and Highway 75. Use engagement and site visits to determine the highest priority locations. Decide if shared or separated facilities should be proposed at each crossing.
Leverage partnerships with public health and community stewards (such as Empowering Small MN Communities Program, Crookston Parks & Rec, MN Design Center, Polk County Public Health, Northwest Development Commission, UMC Engagement Office) for the promotion and maintenance of Crookston’s active transportation system. Incorporate a framework for these partners to co-create a promotion and maintenance plan.
This project is led by a coalition that includes people from the Downtown Crookston Development Partnership, City of Crookston, Crookston Public Schools, Polk County Public Health, Riverview Health, the University of Minnesota – Crookston, And MnDOT District 2. This Active Transportation Action Plan is funded through MnDOT’s Active Transportation Program.
The local planning team has drafted a vision and set of goals to guide the future of active transportation in Crookston:
Working Vision:
Crookston will connect community members, regardless of age, ability, or economic status, through a safe, inclusive network for walking, biking, rolling, and riding.
Working Goals
Plan a direct, coherent network that invites people to access jobs, schools, and recreation without needing a vehicle. Include the network in the Comprehensive Plan.
Determine community needs for walking, biking, and rolling along and across the Red Lake River, Highway 2 and Highway 75. Use engagement and site visits to determine the highest priority locations. Decide if shared or separated facilities should be proposed at each crossing.
Leverage partnerships with public health and community stewards (such as Empowering Small MN Communities Program, Crookston Parks & Rec, MN Design Center, Polk County Public Health, Northwest Development Commission, UMC Engagement Office) for the promotion and maintenance of Crookston’s active transportation system. Incorporate a framework for these partners to co-create a promotion and maintenance plan.
