Final apportionment number for highway and transit formula funds have been released. Minnesota's highway apportionment increased from $621 million in FY21 to about $850 million for FY22. For transit formula funds, Minnesota will receive $166.5 million for FY22.
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The Biden Administration released the first edition of its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law guidebook to help state, local, Tribal and territorial governments unlock the benefits from the historic investments in our nation’s infrastructure. The guidebook is a one-stop-shop on the law and contains the most comprehensive information to date on the more than 375 programs…
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The Transportation Alliance held an important conversation with the top leaders in transportation in Minnesota to learn more about the latest initiatives and how transportation is doing during this legislative session and this year. Participants had an opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from the leaders at MnDOT and the Met Council.
Featuring MnDOT Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Metropolitan Council Chair…
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced April 2nd, 2020, that the agency will undertake 188 road and bridge projects statewide during the 2020 season to help maintain the state’s roads and bridges, improve safety and support construction jobs across the state. Some of the projects have already begun and others – such as the work on Hwy 5 around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – are proceeding ahead of schedule in light…
Governor Walz released his recommendations for the 2020 Capital Bonding bill. The proposal calls for a total of $2.6 billion in bonds and cash and includes $451 million from a combination of GO bonds, trunk highway bonds and general fund cash for Transportation. The Transportation section provides $112 million for the Local Bridge program, $100 million for the Local Road Improvement Program, $55 million for transitway projects, $10 million…
Thank you to everyone that attended our 2019 Annual Membership Meeting and Construction Forecast on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Mankato Civic Center! The presentations from the event are posted on our website. You can also view photos from the event on our Facebook page.
The 126th Annual Alliance Membership Meeting and Construction Forecast is Monday, November 4 at the Mankato Civic Center, located at 1 Civic Center Plaza in Mankato, MN.
This year's event features guest legislators at both the federal and local level, as well as guest speakers from MnDOT, the Met Council, and more to speak on subjects that range from Advocacy to Funding to Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.
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Minnesota’s transportation system is aging and deteriorating, while at the same time, the population is growing and demands on the system increase. Many highway, local road and bridge projects are waiting for funding. Without action by the legislature and governor to increase current funding levels, these transportation infrastructure needs will continue to be major safety and mobility problems. These maps…
Governor Tim Walz released his budget recommendations, which include a major increase in on-going, dedicated funding for roads, bridges and transit. Following through on his promise during the campaign to raise the state gas tax and invest additional funds to repair transportation infrastructure, the Governor’s budget makes transportation a top priority. In addition to his recommendations for the two-year state operating budget,…