Statewide corridor planning initiative
We're bringing together stakeholders to develop a new statewide corridor planning process. Corridor planning is a strategic and thorough approach to analyzing transportation needs in a specific location. The statewide corridor planning initiative will enhance how we integrate state priorities — including safe and thriving communities, healthy people, equity and inclusion, and the environment — with the selection and development of future state highway projects.
Projects underway
Corridor Planning Guidebook
Planners will use this guidebook to evaluate infrastructure and transportation needs in a corridor. The guidebook will promote consistency and set shared expectations for corridor planning.
Corridor Planning Prioritization Process
We'll use this process to identify and prioritize state highways for future planning studies. The process will elevate state transportation goals in transportation project planning.
Schedule
Phase 1 - fall 2023 to spring 2024
- Review best practices (local and national)
- Align with MnDOT plans and guidance
- Engage with MnDOT and external audiences
Phase 2 - spring 2024 to winter 2024
- Prepare framework and definitions
- Develop topics and guidance
- Prioritization process development
- Corridor prioritization
- Actively engage all audiences
Phase 3 - winter 2024 to fall 2025
- Finalize guidebook and resources
- Develop prioritization implementation strategy final report
- Prepare training curriculum
- Actively re-engage all audiences
Engagement
Both projects will actively engage a wide variety of stakeholders throughout the process.
| Engagement forum | People involved |
|---|---|
| Policy advisory committee | |
| Technical advisory committees | |
| Supplemental engagement activities |