Rethinking I-94 — Minneapolis to St. Paul

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MnDOT's responsibilities on I-94 include preserving and repairing bridges, walls and pavement and enhancing mobility, safety, and connectivity. Rethinking I-94 is a long-term effort to engage with those who live, work, and play along the corridor between Minneapolis and St. Paul. We’re doing this to understand the needs and hopes of people, so our work also builds and sustains healthy, equitable communities.

We recognize the actions 60 years ago devastated communities, and those impacts are still felt today. MnDOT and our partners are prioritizing the well-being of people. Our work the last few years has focused on understanding the communities in these neighborhoods, especially Indigenous people and people of color.

Rethinking I-94 improvements will support the broader community goals that those involved in our engagement efforts identified between 2016-2018. Those goals include:

• Incorporate the livability framework and identify opportunities for establishing a sense of place, community connections, economic opportunities, equity, safety, and a healthy environment for the communities that live, work, and play there.
• Develop and execute a community-based approach focused on reconnecting neighborhoods, revitalizing communities, and ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in transportation decisions that affect their lives.

Alternatives have been released

Rethinking I-94 reached an important milestone in July, alternatives were released to the public. Alternatives at this stage are a combination of highway and transit ideas that reflect the basic design and number of lanes of the roadway, the type of transit service provided, and potential transit stop locations. The alternatives are high-level, meaning that more details will be developed as feedback is received and additional technical information is gathered. You can still review the alternatives and share your thoughts by reaching out directly to us at rethinkingI94project.dot@state.mn.us.  

Public engagement summary

Public engagement throughout the Rethinking I-94 decision making process is key to the mission of MnDOT. As part of this ongoing commitment, MnDOT is sharing a summary of public engagement efforts that took place from June to November of 2023, following the release of alternatives for I-94. The summary includes a high-level overview of the:

• Online public survey that received over 3,500 responses;
• Outreach events and meetings MnDOT attended, hosted, and presented at;
• Feedback we received from numerous community members, neighborhood organizations, community based organizations, and special interest groups.

Feedback received during this time period will be used to refine and further develop alternatives. A formal public comment period is expected to be announced later in 2024.

Get Involved

Interested in getting involved in Rethinking I-94 or providing your feedback? Here are the ways to stay connected and provide feedback.

• Sign up for email updates
• Share your stories and connections to the I-94 area
• Watch a past public meeting recording
• Leave a comment or question