In dense urban areas, public transit is a primary mode of transportation for people to commute to work, complete errands and connect with their community. If transit is not reliable, riders may choose other forms of transportation that could negatively affect riders, transportation agencies and communities. To improve service reliability, MnDOT investigated the use of dedicated rights of way (ROWs) for transit service across route segments within the system.
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Strengthening Communities with Innovative Right of Way Projects
When urban highway projects were built several decades ago, many thriving communities were physically divided and negatively impacted, experiencing social, economic and environmental hardships from highway development. A national review of innovative projects in the transportation right of way (ROW) has identified strategies for repairing and revitalizing these communities and illustrates the potential for significant benefits within communities and the transportation network.
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New Project: Maximizing Transportation Assets by Building Community Connection Through Innovative Development of Rights of Way and Airspace
Transportation agencies throughout the United States are focused on repairing the damage that highway construction has caused in communities.
MnDOT seeks partnerships with communities, businesses, and government entities to better utilize state highway lands and airspace.
These partnerships aim to enhance economic wellbeing and quality of life. Projects like highway caps and development of spaces underneath highways can increase equity, reduce disparities, and limit environmental impacts.
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