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.
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In partnership with the members of the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee, we'll renew the Freight Action Agenda. This cooperative list documents key strategies and actions that the public and private sectors can work together on to improve Minnesota’s economy and the freight system. The Freight Action Agenda represents a public-private partnership that incorporates short-, medium- and long-term actions that also help to serve to implement the State Freight Plan.
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Schedule
Phase 1: June to August 2023
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Create materials and develop messaging
Phase 2: September 2023 to March 2024
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Stakeholder and public engagement with target audiences
Phase 3: March to April 2024
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Share preliminary findings and engagement results
Phase 4: April to January 2025
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Finalize and share the State Freight Plan
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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.