Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget Forecast with a better financial outlook than the November, 2025 forecast. Current biennium is now projected to end with a balance of $3.7 billion, up $1.3 billion from November. The FY 2028-29 balance is now $377 million, but a…
Join colleagues and advocates for our big Transportation Day at the Capitol event on February 19th! We bring transportation professionals from all areas and all parts of the state together to lobby for the funding and policies needed to improve the safety and effectiveness of our transportation…
With the passage of a new continuing resolution (CR) funding the federal government through January 30th, Congress now needs to turn to passage of the remaining appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026 including the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill. Senate…
Sign up today at: transportationalliance.com for our 132nd Annual Membership Meeting and Construction Forecast event at The Park Event Center in Waite Park, MN.From electrification and technology innovation to funding updates and sustainability policy, this year’s program delivers insights you can’…
Our Transportation Alliance Washington, D.C. Fly-In is coming up and we're excited to be bringing over 80 transportation professionals from around the state to meet our Congressional members September 16-18th. Just as Congress needs to act to keep the federal government open and discussions…
Minnesota Transportation Alliance Participates in TIAC National Workshop for State & Local Advocates
Executive Director Margaret Donahoe traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 12th Annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates hosted by the Transportation Investment Advocacy Center. Learn more about action in Washington, D. C.: https://www.youtube.…
The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up its work for the 2025 Session on June 9th with a one-day special session. The Transportation Budget bill was among the bills needing to be passed. The bill includes a number of Transportation Alliance priorities:Electric Vehicle Fee increasesA requirement…
People, Purpose, PresenceThis year’s theme, “People, Purpose, Presence,” highlights three cornerstone ideals that motivate public works professionals to serve in their communities every day. Meeting the needs of people is what gives public works its sense of purpose. Many times, public works…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Approves Another 180 Grants to Get America Building Again U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department has approved another 180 infrastructure grants to get America building again. The latest grants, which total more…
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week - April 21-25 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. …
The FY25 SS4A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is Now OpenFunds for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructural, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets.To…
Travelers should prepare to slow down for construction work zones as road projects begin to ramp up across the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The agency has nearly 180 road construction projects this season that will help maintain and improve Minnesota’s roads,…
Archived News
The 2025 Legislative Session will convene on January 14th with many new legislators. The Senate Committee Chairs have not changed.The Minnesota House has a new committee structure and new membership which reflects the 67-67 tie between Republicans and Democrats. The Committee Roster for the House is available.
President Biden signed the omnibus $1.7 trillion federal funding package into law.
The final Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations bill, meeting authorized spending levels for federal road, bridge and public transportation programs and providing supplemental investment for surface transportation programs. When combined with the FY 2023 resources included in the Infrastructure…
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.
More information is available on the FHWA and FTA web sites.
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 included in the Bipartisan…
The proposal is divided into these categories:
How We Move (including transportation infrastructure): $600 billion
How We Live at Home (including drinking water, broadband, public housing): $650 billion
How We Care (including raising wages and benefits for home-care workers): $400 billion
How We Make and Create (including increased research and development…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Calling all golfers – it’s not too soon to hit the links with your colleagues and friends at Topgolf in Brooklyn Center! Enjoy practicing your swing on Thursday, March 7 while networking with others in the transportation industry. This is the hot new event you won’t want to miss! Impress your clients and get great visibility for your organization with sponsorship opportunities.…
2019 Transportation Day at the Capitol
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Best Western Plus Capitol Ridge in St. Paul
161 St. Anthony Avenue
People from all across the state of Minnesota come together with legislators to focus on transportation needs, future funding and the importance of improving safety and efficiency on our transportation systems at the Capitol during Transportation Day.…
View the report from Executive Director Margaret Donahoe to learn how the 2018 Election Results will effect future transportation legislation and funding.
The Minnesota Transportation Alliance is 125 years old this year! Come celebrate with us at our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 8 at A'BULAE. Click this link to find out more information and to register: https://www.transportationalliance.com/event/125th-annual-membership-meeting
This year's meeting will feature guest speakers John Mica, Former Congressman and Infrastructure…
There will be a community forum at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, MN on Friday, October 26 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM. The Hjemkomst Center is located at 202 1st Ave N.
There will be a community forum at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rochester, MN on Friday, October 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 AM. The DoubleTree is located at 150 S Broadway.
Progress in Motion, New Flyer of America, Transportation for America, and the Minnesota Public Transit Association, are happy to host a community forum on transportation issues facing Central Minnesota. The event will be on Wednesday, October 3rd at 8:00 AM at the offices of New Flyer of America at 6200 Glenn Carlson Drive, St. Cloud.
Read more information here: St. Cloud Transportation…
Progress in Motion, the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, Transportation for America, and the Minnesota Public Transit Association, are happy to host a community forum on transportation issues facing the South Metro. The event will be on Tuesday, October 2 at 1:30 PM at the Burnhaven Library, located at 1101 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville, MN.
Read more information here: Burnsville Transportation…
Read the full 2018 Local Transportation Funding Report for information on the Local Option Wheelage Tax, the Sales Tax, the Vehicle Excise Tax, and the Aggregate Tax.
Please see the below attachment to learn more about the 2018 Legislative Session Summary: Building on Previous Funding Increases.
Bill signed by Governor Dayton.
Read the summary of transportation provisions here: Transportation Provisions Summary
Review the whole document here: Capital Bonding Bill
The Water Resources Development Act of 2018 represents Congress' continued investment in vital American infrastructure. Our ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, and other water infrastructure are essential to generating economic growth, moving goods throughout the country and beyond our borders, and protecting our communities. Read more about the Act on the…
Infrastructure Week, a non-profit organization, convenes a national week of education and advocacy that brings together American businesses, workers, elected leaders, and everyday citizens around one message in 2018: Americans are waiting. The future won’t. It’s #TimeToBuild. Each year during IWeek, leaders and citizens around America highlight the state of our nation’s infrastructure –…
The 2018 House and Senate Bonding Bill has been released. Click here to review.
Transportation affects every aspect of our lives.
Whether we are sending our children on the school bus, moving a farm product to market, or serving and protecting our communities as a first responder, transportation runs through every aspect of our state.
Lend your voice to the coalition and tell St. Paul to fully fund transportation.
Text Transportation to 52886 to be heard.
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Bob Frey, Planning Director
Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority
Bringing innovative connected vehicle technology to Tampa's downtown.
Presentation - PDF Video
Jim McCarthy
FHWA, Minnesota Office
Three pilot projects being funded by US DOT, designed to save lives, improve mobility and transform operations.
Presentation - PDF Video
Jay Hietpas
MnDOT
Research being done on…
Transportation Bill, Bonding Bill Finally Passed!
After years of advocating and campaigninig for a long-term,comprehensive transportation funding bill, we finally have a bill passed that makes progress in addressing the $600M per year shortfall for roads and bridges in the state.
The Capital Bonding bill contains more money for transportation than we have seen previously. After many years of…
President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan gives high-hopes to many around the United States. President Donald Trump’s plan will not only improve bridges, tunnels, and roads around the country but also water mains, dams, airports and more.
In CNBC’s article “Trump’s jobs plan may create better-paying jobs than we’re used to” by Evelyn Cheng, she says "the American Society of Civil Engineers…
Transportation in Minnesota is undoubtedly in an age of immense traffic increase. Like much of the rest of the world, vehicles are a must in this 21st century
United States culture. What once had only 10 vehicles traveling daily, now has 1,000 vehicles traveling. And what once had only 140 vehicles traveling daily, now has 140,000 vehicles traveling.
Often people do not realize the crucial need…
A Safety Awareness Event held April 19 focused on the critical need for Minnesota to Invest in Transportation Infrastructure to Improve Safety -NOW
The event featured traffic cones placed on the front steps of the State Capitol Building, each representing a fatality that occurred on Minnesota Roadways in 2015.
April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month as well as National Work Zone Awareness…
Get a preview of federal and state transportation funding legislation by viewing our 2017 Session Preview below.
2016 Election Overview
The outcome of the 2016 elections has definitely altered the landscape for transportation policy and funding initiatives. From the Presidency down to state legislative races, we face a new legislative dynamic and many new faces.
What hasn’t changed: the huge need for resources to increase the nation’s and the state’s investment in the transportation system and bipartisan…
With just seven days remaining in the 2016 Legislative Session, and only six days in which the Legislature is constitutionally authorized to pass bills, Governor Dayton is urging legislators to act quickly to enact a compromise transportation solution.
The Governor’s two proposals include ideas supported and passed by the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives.
Underscoring the need for additional transportation dollars and the need for work in important transportation corridors, legislators have introduced over 85 bills during the 2016-17 biennium for specific transportation improvements around the state totaling over $2 billion in needed funding.
The Minnesota Transportation Alliance has long advocated for additional tools that Minnesota’s local governments could use to address their unmet road, bridge, and transit funding needs. In particular, recent efforts have focused on three specific funding tools: 1) the $10/vehicle County Wheelage Tax; 2) the local option half-cent dedicated sales tax; and 3) the $20/vehicle excise tax. Along with…
Progress In Motion Launches “Fund Our Roads” Ad Campaign
Legislators shouldn’t let political gridlock block passage of a transportation funding bill again.
Progress In Motion has launched a statewide ad campaign to educate voters on the need for new road and bridge funding.
“With fifty percent of the state's roads and bridges more than 50 years old, and 1,000 of the state's bridges…
Presentations from the FAST Act Workshop (See Attachments at Below)
Learn more about the transportation authorization act signed by the President
The FAST Act, signed into law by President Obama, provides 5-years of surface transportation authorization with increased funding levels. More details are available in the documents shown below.
FAST Act Workshop - Messages from Al Franken and…
See attached list of TED Grant Projects below.
Lt Gov Tina Smith and MnDOT Commissioner Charlie Zelle announced the projects for the latest round of funding provided under the Transportation Economic Development Program (TED).
The $32 million provided this year in state TED funds will help leverage other federal, state, local, and private funding for a total construction program of $137 million…
Six business organizations, including the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce,Greate r Mankato Growth and St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, publicly called onlegislators to fix transportation this year with new revenue.
Business Support for Transportation