Joint Transportation and Housing policy plan workshops scheduled

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Joint Transportation and Housing policy plan workshops scheduled

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The Metropolitan Council needs your feedback and input on the public comment drafts for the 2040 Regional Transportation Policy Plan and the 2040 Housing Policy Plan. The transportation plan emphasizes transportation options by expanding and improving transit service, expanding the MnPASS lane system, and encouraging biking and walking. The housing plan identifies local and regional needs and priorities for housing, and connects housing to other Council system plans, including transportation.

Meet the planners, learn about the plans
City and county planners, officials, and residents are encouraged to attend one of the many meetings taking place around the region starting Tuesday, August 26 in Roseville. After a brief presentation on the transportation plan, attendees can visit six stations to learn more about specific modes and the draft housing plan. Met Council staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the draft plans and any possible implications for local comprehensive plan updates.
 
Comment forms for both plans will be available and can be filled out at a meeting or mailed in. The Council is accepting comments on the housing plan until September 26 and the transportation plan until October 1.

Once comments are received, the plans are revised to address comments and a final plan is presented to the Council for approval. Adoption of the housing plan is anticipated in November, and the transportation plan in December of this year.

Workshop information

Tuesday, August 26
5 – 7 p.m.
Roseville Library
Community Program Room
2180 North Hamline Ave
Roseville, MN 55113

Wednesday, August 27
5 – 7 p.m.
Chanhassen Library
Wilder Room
7711 Kerber Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Wednesday, September 3
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Marschall Road Transit Station
1615 Weston Court
Shakopee, MN 55379

Thursday, September 4
12 – 2 p.m.
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, 55401

Tuesday, September 9
5 – 7 p.m.
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Community Room
13301 Hanson Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304

Wednesday, September 10
5 – 7 p.m.
Brookdale Library
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, 55430

Thursday, September 11
12 – 2 p.m.
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Auditorium A
451 Lexington Parkway North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

Tuesday, September 16
5 – 7 p.m.
Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Pkwy
Eagan, MN 55121

Thursday, September 18
5 – 7 p.m.
Washington County Government Center
Room LL13-14
14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082

Thursday, September 25
5 – 7 p.m.
Sherburne County Board Room
Government Center
13880 Business Center Dr.
Elk River, MN 55330


Other ways to comment
If you can’t make it to a workshop, there are many other ways to comment on the policy plans:
•  Call the Public Information line at 651-602-1500 and leave a voicemail
•  Email public.info@metc.state.mn.us

You can also testify at a public hearing:

Housing Policy Plan
Monday, September 15
5 p.m.
Metropolitan Council Chambers
390 Robert St. N., St. Paul

Transportation Policy Plan
Wednesday, September 17
5 p.m.
Metropolitan Council Chambers
390 Robert St. N., St. Paul