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

Goals

  1. Develop an accessible mass transit system.
  2. Promote and develop non-motorized transportation systems.
  3. Maintain, improve and coordinate efficient and safe streets, roads, and trails.
  4. Enhance and develop a regional & inter-regional multi-modal transportation system (including pedestrians, bicycles, motor vehicles, transit rail, and air)

Successes in 2009-10

  • Re-establishment of Second Street as a main artery through the downtown by way of connection to Mulberry Street at Veteran’s Memorial Bridge.
  • Removed a majority of one-way streets in downtown area to promote new traffic patterns that support the different commercial and residential areas.
  • Cities and Counties worded on a new Mankato Area Transportation and Planning Study (MATAPS) for future multi-jurisdictional projects. Open houses were held to capture public comment and suggestions.
  • Developed the Greater Mankato Bike/Walk Advocates group.
  • Developed a non-motorized connectivity and development plan for the local area to be considered in the MATAPS planning process.

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

News

Six local governments are excited about a future bike trail connecting Mankato and St. Peter.

For details see the Envision 2020 Final Report