The plan is a federally required effort that envisions the future needs to move goods and services to serve Minnesota’s economy over the next 20 years. It's vital to identify key investments in the freight system statewide and to better support the transportation of goods and services across modes. This update links into previous statewide engagement efforts, including the Manufacturer Perspectives’ Studies and regional district freight plans.
Public Comment Period
MnDOT provided the public an opportunity to review and comment on the draft 2024 Minnesota State Freight Plan.
Public Engagement
MnDOT worked with public, nonprofit and private partners across various industry sectors to develop the State Freight Plan. MnDOT also engaged with the public and other stakeholders through pop-up tables at events throughout the state and held stakeholder interviews and discussions.
MnDOT adopted the Minnesota State Freight Plan in November 2024. The public comment period has since closed. Thank you for providing feedback.
The plan is a federally required effort that envisions the future needs to move goods and services to serve Minnesota’s economy over the next 20 years. It's vital to identify key investments in the freight system statewide and to better support the transportation of goods and services across modes. This update links into previous statewide engagement efforts, including the Manufacturer Perspectives’ Studies and regional district freight plans.
Public Comment Period
MnDOT provided the public an opportunity to review and comment on the draft 2024 Minnesota State Freight Plan.
Public Engagement
MnDOT worked with public, nonprofit and private partners across various industry sectors to develop the State Freight Plan. MnDOT also engaged with the public and other stakeholders through pop-up tables at events throughout the state and held stakeholder interviews and discussions.
Stakeholder and public engagement with target audiences
Phase 3: March to April 2024
State Freight Plan has finished this stage
Share preliminary findings and engagement results
Phase 4: April to January 2025
State Freight Plan has finished this stage
Finalize and share the State Freight Plan
Project complete
State Freight Plan is currently at this stage
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2024 State Freight Plan Video
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is working to update Minnesota’s State Freight Plan. The plan is a federally required effort that envisions the future needs to move goods and services to serve Minnesota’s economy over the next 20 years. It's vital to identify key investments in the freight system statewide and to better support the transportation of goods and services across modes. This update will link into previous statewide engagement efforts, including the Manufacturer Perspectives’ Studies and regional District Freight Plans. This video provides an overview of the plan and engagement process.