MnDOT Releases Statewide Pedestrian System Plan

TWIN CITIES, MN — The Minnesota Department of Transportation Wednesday released its first statewide pedestrian system plan, which aims to improve places where people walk across and along Minnesota highways.

"Safety is our top priority at MnDOT. This plan provides an important framework and will help ensure we are meeting the needs and interests of people, today and into the future," said Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher in a news release.

"Creating safe places for people to walk is essential to improving equity and mobility, addressing climate change, and ultimately providing a better quality of life for everyone."

The plan identifies areas across the state where investment into infrastructure for pedestrians is most needed. It also outlines performance goals to track progress for pedestrian safety and efficiency.

"This plan helps MnDOT identify opportunities and implement the right strategies on projects to make walking safer and more convenient for all Minnesotans," said Tori Nill, director of Office of Transit and Active Transportation.

"While the plan doesn’t tell us exactly what to do in every situation, it does provide the tools we need to make those decisions and make sure pedestrian safety is included on every highway project."

Check out the full statewide pedestrian system plan here.