Meetings

Public meetings and events

Upcoming

Information on upcoming meetings will be posted as details become available. Sign up for email updates to receive information on upcoming meetings and opportunities to provide feedback on this study.

Past

We held a virtual public meeting on May 20 to engage community members interested in the Hwy 7 study. The meeting highlighted various improvement alternatives and invited public input on which options would meet the needs of the study area. It began with a presentation that included interactive poll questions, followed by breakout rooms where study staff addressed questions and gathered additional feedback.

Here are some key things we heard:

  • Participants emphasized the need for improved safety measures throughout the study area.
  • There was broad support for infrastructure improvements aimed at improving safety, reducing delays and enhancing traffic flow.
  • Residents raised concerns about noise and pollution from accelerating vehicles, especially near residential areas.
  • Participants advocated for grade-separated crossings for pedestrians, such as tunnels and bridges, more sidewalks and improved visibility.
  • Community members expressed concern about restricted access due to medians and redesigned intersections.

Public meeting accommodations

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.

If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.

Share Meetings on Facebook Share Meetings on Twitter Share Meetings on Linkedin Email Meetings link