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Minnesota State Freight Plan
About the Plan
The Minnesota State Freight Plan is a federally required effort that envisions the future of the Minnesota freight transportation system over the next 20 years. The plan describes the importance of freight to Minnesota’s economy, the current state freight system and trends. It also identifies key freight investments that better support the transportation of goods and services across modes and will support previous statewide engagement efforts, including the
Manufacturer Perspectives’ Studies
and regional
district freight plans
The five major goal areas for the plan are:
Freight System Stewardship
Improving Freight Safety
Connecting Minnesotans and Businesses
Safeguard Minnesota’s Health and Environment
Support Minnesota’s Economy
MnDOT will work to implement the goal areas through an updated Freight Action Agenda in partnership with the
Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee
and the
Mid-America Freight Coalition
. In addition, MnDOT will target investments that support these goals through the
Minnesota Highway Freight Program
and other funds.
The planning process
MnDOT recently adopted the Minnesota State Freight Plan in November of 2024. The update process began in the fall of 2022. The next plan update is due in four years from the date of federal approval which will be in November of 2028.
Last Plan Adoption:
2024
Next Plan Update Due:
2028
Download the Plan
Download the Plan (PDF)
View the Plan by Chapter
Executive Summary
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Importance of Freight to Minnesota
Chapter 2 – Current and Future Freight Trends and Issues
Chapter 3 – Minnesota’s Freight System Assets, Conditions and Performance
Chapter 4 – Freight Forecasts
Chapter 5 – Freight Policies and Strategies
Chapter 6 – Sustainable Truck Trends and Strategies
Chapter 7 – Freight Investment Plan and Implementation
Appendix A – Critical Urban and Rural Freight Corridors
Appendix B – Freight Performance Measures
Appendix C – IIJA State Freight Plan Requirements
Related Material
Environmental Justice Working Paper
State Freight Plan Contact Information
Andrew Andrusko
Freight and Railroad Planning Director
651-289-0306
Email Andrew