In order to receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funds, each state must develop a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-approved Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure deployment plan (EV Plan). The plan describes how the state intends to use the funds according to NEVI Formula Program Guidance. Refer to Section III.B of the Program Guidance for additional details on each section within the EV Plan.
This report was prepared by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Sustainability and Public Health (OSPH), with special thanks to the many partners who shared their time and thoughts to help guide the development of this plan.
This report was submitted to the 1999 Minnesota Legislature pursuant to 1997 Minnesota Session Laws chapter 143 Sec. 19:
The commissioner of transportation shall gather information and consult with public officials of towns, cities, counties, and other political subdivisions to consider views and proposals for establishing a comprehensive, statewide highway access management policy. The commissioner shall make findings and prepare a report to the Legislature, with recommendations covering a wide range of interrelated land use, engineering, and legal procedures and planning designed to maximize the operational efficiency and safety of all functional categories of roadways. The commissioner of transportation shall submit the report to the Legislature by January 15, 1999.
By November 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commissioner shall submit a report on the safe routes to school program to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance.
This report is in response to the legislative requirement that the Commissioner of Transportation report, by Nov. 1
annually, on the department’s Safe Routes to School program.
This report is in response to the legislative requirement that the Commissioner of Transportation report, by Nov. 1 annually, on the department’s Safe Routes to School program.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Office of Transit annually publishes the Minnesota Transit Report to inform public officials, administrators, transit managers, citizens, and other interested parties about the status of public transportation in Minnesota. It describes the status of the State's Public Transit Program using the following: Actual 1994 transit system cost and operational statistics; 1995 program activities; and 1995 special projects.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Office of Transit annually publishes the Minnesota Transit Report to inform public officials, administrators, transit managers, citizens, and other interested parties about the status of public transportation in Minnesota. It describes the status of the State's Public Transit Program using the following: Actual 1995 transit system cost and operational statistics; 1996 program activities; and 1996 special projects.
The family of transit services in Minnesota is represented most prominently by the number of public transit systems operating throughout the state. But transit is not just buses, it is any travel mode that reduces the use of the single automobile. Volunteer driver programs, rideshare programs, bicycling, walking and telecommuting also reduce reliance on the single occupant vehicle.
The 1997 Transit Annual Report describes the activities of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council in developing, maintaining, and promoting the use of public transportation in the state. It is designed to serve as a guidebook for public officials, administrators, transit managers and the general public about the status of Minnesota's public transportation systems.
The Mn/DOT Office of Transit is responsible for planning and transit system administration of public transit systems in Greater Minnesota. The Metropolitan Council has similar responsibilities for those transit systems lying within the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for the state's public transit systems is provided through the Minnesota and Metro Public Transit Assistance Programs, Federal Transit Administration and local sources.
The report is divided into three sections, the Program Overview and a set of Transit System Fact Sheets for Metro Area transit programs and Greater Minnesota transit programs. These contain 1996 unaudited actual costs, 1997 program activities and current and anticipated special project descriptions. The Appendix contains a summary of the 1996 operating costs showing state, federal and local shares, as well as the budgeted contract amounts for 1997.
The family of transit in Minnesota is represented most prominently by the number of public transit systems operating throughout the state. But transit is not just buses, it is any travel mode that reduces the use of the single automobile. Volunteer driver programs, rideshare programs, bicycling, walking, and telecommuting also reduce reliance on the single occupant vehicle.
The 1998 Transit Annual Report describes the activities of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council in developing, maintaining, and promoting the use of public transportation in the state. It is designed to serve as a guidebook for public officials, administrators, transit managers, and the general public about the status of Minnesota's public transportation systems.
The Mn/DOT Office of Transit is responsible for planning and administration of the state-wide public transit program in Greater Minnesota. The Metropolitan Council has similar responsibilities for those transit systems lying within the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for the state's public transit systems is provided through the Minnesota and Metro Public Transit Assistance Programs, Federal Transit Administration, and local sources.
The report is divided into three sections: the Program Overview, Fact Sheets for Metro Area transit programs, and Fact Sheets for Greater Minnesota transit programs. These contain 1997 unaudited actual costs, 1998 program activities, and current and anticipated special project descriptions. The Appendix contains a summary of the 1997 operating costs showing state, federal and local shares, as well as the budgeted contract amounts for 1998.
