Maps
(All maps formatted for letter size printing unless noted otherwise)
Resources
(The following data resources are maintained by USDOT.)
FHWA Freight Data
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Data and Tools
FHWA Freight Analysis Framework
Contact: Andrew Andrusko
The Freight Analysis Framework is an accepted standard for analyzing origins and destinations of major freight flows. FAF uses an economic model of the United States to forecast commodity shipments and support MnDOT's focus on corridor-level management and analysis. MnDOT has current and forecasted freight flows to 2030 based on these state-to-state forecasts. See FAF tool and for more information, see the user's guide.
Freight Facilities Database
Contact: Andrew Andrusko
The database includes freight-generating facilities in Minnesota, categorized by business type, commodity, and/or location. Maps and attribute tables can be generated to support integrated, multimodal transportation planning.
Rail Crossing Information Database
Contact: Tim Spencer
MnDOT has developed a new rail crossing database called Blackcat Rail. This database enables MnDOT to maintain an accurate, timely and consistent rail crossing and infrastructure inventory as well as maintain project, financial, and crash information.
Freight Networks
Minnesota Freight Networks Information
Contact: Andrew Andrusko
The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans, manages and coordinates freight networks on behalf of the state of Minnesota. A short guidebook explaining each of the networks and systems is available below. The MnDOT Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations works to develop connected freight, railroad and waterway network systems to integrate into future transportation planning.
MnDOT has developed a comprehensive freight networks guide that contains details about each type of freight network. Click here for more information: Minnesota Freights Guide
Several critical corridors on the roadway network in Minnesota were selected for funding under the Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MHFP). To see each of the projects in the MHFP, here is a link to the ArcGIS Online Map.
