Metropolitan Council takes public comment on transportation plan amendment
The Metropolitan Council is taking public comments on amending the region’s long-range 2040 Transportation Policy Plan.
Regionally significant highway projects
This amendment adds these highway projects to the current revenue scenario.
All projects are fully funded through a variety of funding programs and sources, including Corridors of Commerce, direct appropriations from the last state legislative session, and through county transportation sales tax.
Public hearing
The Met Council has scheduled an in-person public hearing for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., during the Transportation Committee meeting in the Heywood Office Building at 560 Sixth Avenue North in Minneapolis.
You may also register in advance by contacting public.info@metc.state.mn.us or 651-602-1500. On request, we will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities.
Submit a comment
We will receive comments on the DRAFT Amendment: Regionally Significant Highway Projects (PDF) from Sept. 13 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31.
You may also submit a comment by emailing, public.info@metc.state.mn.us, recording a message at 651-602-1500 (TTY 651-221-9886), or mailing comments to 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101-1805.
The full Met Council will review the public comments and consider the TPP amendment following the public comment period.