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
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