Transportation
KPA Chair: Joe Duncan
Mini Vision
The area will cooperatively work with all citizens to advance the current transportation system. The development of this system will enhance our community and environment while transforming our community into an exemplary mulitmodal transportation portal. By the year 2020 we will have a system that provides accessible, efficient, cost effective and safe movement of goods an people within the community, region and beyond.
Transportation section of original plan
Public Open Houses on Mankato Area Transportation Plans: Feb 22
Are you interested in hearing and speaking to engineers and planners involved in the Mankato Area Transportation And Planning Study? Join us for open houses at MSU or the Verizon Civic Center.
Successes in 2008-09
- Completion of Victory Drive Extension (Blue Earth County and City of Mankato)
- Phase II of Sibley Parkway (City of Mankato)
- Cities and Counties have committed to updating the Mankato Area Transportation and Planning Study (MATAPS) for future multi-jurisdictional projects.
- Completion of Mankato City Center Transportation Improvements at Second Street and Mulberry Street
For 2007-08 Successes see the 2007-08 Annual Report
Goals
- Develop an accessible mass transit system.
- Promote and develop non-motorized transportation systems.
- Maintain, improve and coordinate efficient and safe streets, roads, and trails.
- Enhance and develop a regional & inter-regional multi-modal transportation system (including pedestrians, bicycles, motor vehicles, transit rail, and air)
News
Six local governments are excited about a future bike trail connecting Mankato and St. Peter.
For details see the Envision 2020 Final Report