Minnesota's DOT New 20-Year Plan

15 August 2002 - 11:00am

Minnesota Transportation Commissioner is preparing a new plan to guide the MnDOT for the next 20 years.

"As the Ventura administration winds to a close, Transportation Commissioner Elwyn Tinklenberg is preparing a new statewide transportation plan to help guide the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the next 20 years... The draft plan of 10 priorities was developed with the input of many people, including freight haulers, farmers, commuters, pedestrians and bicyclists. It addresses everything from preserving highways to protecting the environment."

Source: Star Tribune, August 14, 2002
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