Topic: Transportation

Permanent Transportation Funding Increase Eludes 2013 Legislature

(Published May 28, 2013)

Transportation advocates hoped the Senate’s more substantive funding package would prevail, but that hope faded over the final weekend of the session.

Session Ends Without Passage of Street Improvement District Bill

(Published May 28, 2013)

The initiative was discussed by the tax conference committee and considered as an addition to the transportation finance conference committee report, but ultimately was not included in either bill.

MnDOT to Share and Seek Public Comment on Highway Investment Plan

(Published May 20, 2013)

Public meetings are scheduled for May and June.

Street Improvement District Legislation Hits Late Session Snag

(Published May 14, 2013)

The initiative was included as a provision in the House’s omnibus tax bill, but the Senate Tax Committee chair objects to it being included in the Tax Conference Committee report.

Fate of Transportation Funding Bills Uncertain

(Published Apr 26, 2013)

A substantive Senate package is parked in the Tax Committee, and a “lights-on” measure passed off the House floor on a bipartisan vote.

Street Improvement District Language Survives Key Votes

(Published Apr 25, 2013)

The preferred version of the street improvement district initiative is included in the House’s omnibus tax bill that was passed by the full House on April 24.

Street Improvement District Provisions Included in Omnibus Bills

(Published Apr 19, 2013)

One version of the bill has been included in the Senate’s omnibus transportation finance bill, and another is a provision in the House’s omnibus tax bill.

Senate Unveils Substantial Transportation Funding Package

(Published Apr 18, 2013)

Note: This article contains information provided by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance.

More Than 75 Minnesota City Councils, To Date, Pass Resolutions Supporting Street Improvement Funding Tool

(Published Apr 17, 2013)

League-backed street improvement district legislation has received the endorsement of more than 75 city councils.

Omnibus Transportation Finance Bills Disappoint Advocates

(Published Apr 12, 2013)

Governor Mark Dayton this week took a strong position in opposition to the gas tax which makes it very difficult to balance a sales tax increase for transit with any new funding for roads.

Transportation Rally to be Held on April 17

(Published Apr 12, 2013)

The Rally for Roads, Bridges and Transit is being held next week in response to the House and Senate omnibus transportation bills that did not include any new revenue for highways or transit.

MnDOT Announces 2013 State Road Construction Program

(Published Apr 1, 2013)

The agency will spend $1.1 billion statewide to improve safety and mobility for motorists.

Street Improvement District Bill Meets Key Deadlines

(Published Mar 25, 2013)

Throughout the committee process, numerous legislators have noted that their city officials persuaded them to support the bill.

Street Improvement District Bill Meets Key Deadlines

(Published Mar 22, 2013)

Throughout the committee process, numerous legislators have noted that their city officials persuaded them to support the bill.

Committee Hears Bill to Allow Mini-Trucks on Local Roads

(Published Feb 11, 2013)

The bill would allow operation of mini-trucks on local roads as passenger automobiles.

Transportation Committees to Hear from Local Government Advocates

(Published Feb 1, 2013)

The Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committee and the House Transportation Finance Committee are planning to hold hearings focused on local transportation needs on Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, respectively.

Proposed Budget Lacks Permanent Funding Increase for Roads, Bridges

(Published Jan 28, 2013)

Gov. Dayton's proposed budget for the 2014-2015 biennium lacks a permanent funding increase for transportation infrastructure.

MnDOT Releases State Aviation System Plan for Public Review, Comment

(Published Jan 22, 2013)

A statewide public hearing on the 20-year plan will be held Feb. 4, and comments must be received by Feb. 12.

New Commissioner Takes Reins at MnDOT

(Published Jan 15, 2013)

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) today announced that Charles A. Zelle, a long-time transportation advocate and businessman, has begun serving as commissioner of MnDOT, which includes managing an annual budget of $2.66 billion.

Transportation Finance Advisory Committee Issues Final Report

(Published Jan 7, 2013)

The committee identified 13 revenue-generating options for state highways, transit, and local roads.

New Transportation Leaders Emerge

(Published Dec 19, 2012)

The governor has appointed a new MnDOT commissioner, and the House and Senate have appointed new transportation committee chairs.

Transportation Alliance Releases Advocacy Video

(Published Oct 31, 2012)

The 14-minute video is intended to send a message about the importance of the transportation system to economic development.

MnDOT Adopts Statewide Multimodal Plan

(Published Oct 17, 2012)

The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan will be used to shape the Department of Transportation’s plans over the next 20 years.

Transportation Alliance to Host Candidate Forums

(Published Aug 22, 2012)

The forums will allow candidates and transportation advocates to discuss the importance of improving Minnesota’s highways and other transportation systems.

MnDOT Seeks Input on 20-Year Highway Investment Plan

(Published Aug 22, 2012)

Webinars begin this month; statewide meetings begin in October.

MnDOT Opens Public Comment Period on Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan

(Published Jun 27, 2012)

The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan serves as the framework for MnDOT's modal investment plans.