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Residents and visitors in southern and western Minnesota now have the ability to plan for and, in some cases, pay for public transit and intercity bus trips by using the Transit...

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First Transit Partners with the MnDOT, EasyMile and 3M to Demonstrate Shared Autonomous Vehicle Solutions

Jan. 25, 2018

First Transit, continuing its leadership in shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) innovation, is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, EasyMile and 3M to demonstrate...

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Minnesota Department of Transportation to Test Use of Autonomous Bus

June 15, 2017

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin testing the use of an autonomous bus in a cold weather climate.

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NLX Public Meetings Begin This Week

Feb. 23, 2016

During the summer and fall of 2015, MnDOT and consultants worked diligently to analyze station and facility site locations, forecast ridership and revenue, and identify an optimal...

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Zip Rail Environmental Impact Statement Suspended

Feb. 16, 2016

MnDOT has announced the suspension of work on the Rochester-Twin Cities Passenger Rail Corridor Investment Plan and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (Zip Rail) process that...

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Northern Lights Express Passenger Rail Project Cuts Costs

Dec. 18, 2015

A project price tag cut nearly in half is the big news coming out of a news conference Dec. 16 with the Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior Passenger Rail Alliance, in conjunction with...

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MnDOT Wants Transit Information

Dec. 1, 2015

How does transit affect your daily travel?As you may recall, the Greater Minnesota Transit Investment Plan is getting a five-year update to refine both the investment priorities...

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MnDOT Soliciting Applications for TAP Grants

Oct. 27, 2015

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is reminding agencies to submit your letter of intent by the end of the week if you're applying for a Transportation Alternatives...

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MnDOT Seeks Public Comment on Statewide Bicycle System Plan

Oct. 15, 2015

MnDOT is seeking public comment on the statewide bicycle system plan.A draft of the plan is online for review. Interested persons may email comments on the plan to bikeplan.DOT...

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MnDOT’s 2024 construction season includes 12 transit projects

Mischa Wanek-Libman

April 10, 2024

The projects include several facility improvement projects, bus stop improvements and the design of a Park and Ride facility.

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MnDOT Soliciting Grant Applications for TAP

Oct. 1, 2015

The Transportation Alternatives Program is a competitive grant opportunity for local communities and regional agencies to fund projects for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, ...

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MnDOT Gets Public feedback on NLX

April 22, 2015

Throughout December 2014, the public was invited to the first round of open houses on facility planning for the Northern Lights Express Project. Open houses were held in the cities...

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MnDOT Transit Coordination Workshops Begin

April 21, 2015

Transportation coordination is a cooperative arrangement between transportation providers and organizations needing transportation services. Coordination is a key factor in providing...