[chambernews] Fwd: MnDOT seeks public input on bicycle system plan

[Karen Amundson (Chamber)]

If you can't make the meeting, there is online participation available.
k.


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Subject: 	MnDOT seeks public input on bicycle system plan
Date: 	Mon, 14 Apr 2014 18:48:18 +0000
From: 	Gillach, James (DOT) <james.gillach at state.mn.us>
To: 	#DOT_ALLCOMM <ALLCOMM.DOT at state.mn.us>



stationary-logo-bwMinnesota Department of Transportation

395 John Ireland Boulevard

Saint Paul, MN 55155


  News Release

Date: April 14, 2014                        Contact:  Sue Roe

651-366-4268

*MnDOT seeks public input for statewide bicycle system plan *

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The public, local government officials and 
transportation supporters are invited to provide input for Minnesota’s 
statewide bicycle system plan at one of nine meetings statewide.

*April 23*in *St. Cloud* – Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive

*April 30*in*Granite Falls *– Kilowatt Community Center, 600 Kilowatt Dr.

*May 1*in *Fergus Falls* – West Central Initiative, 1000 Western Ave.

*May 6 *in *Mankato* – Blue Earth County Library, 100 E. Main St.

*May 7 *in *Bemidji* – Hampton Inn and Suites, 1019 Paul Bunyan Dr. S.

*May 8*in *Duluth* – Duluth City Hall, 411 W. First St.

*May 13 *in*Rochester* – University Center Rochester, Heintz Center 
HA102, 1926 Collegeview Rd. E

*May 14*in *St. Paul* – Neighborhood House at Wellstone Center, Westside 
Room, 179 Robie St E.

*May 15 *in*Minneapolis *– University of Minnesota Urban Research and 
Outreach-Engagement Center, 2001 Plymouth Ave N

All meetings will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., and attendees should plan 
to stay the entire time. The event will begin with a brief project 
description followed by a facilitated workshop. There will also be a 
community open house from 6 to 7 p.m., where people can come and go. An 
online participation is also available at www.mndot.gov/bike 
<http://www.mndot.gov/bike>.

Activities will be offered throughout the evening for adults bringing 
their children.

“Minnesota is often recognized as one of the top bicycle-friendly states 
in the country, and the best way to continue improving is to learn from 
constituents who use the highways, bike lanes and shoulders to bike,” 
said Tim Mitchell, MnDOT bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.

Participants will be asked to provide feedback on:

·Where are the MnDOT roads that could improve the local bike network?

·Where are the places riders want to bike long distance?

·Where do people feel comfortable biking?

·With limited funding, how do we prioritize projects?

Feedback will help MnDOT identify and recommend routes, improve existing 
facilities in the bike system and more effectively address the needs of 
bicycles riders in Minnesota.

The public also may submit written comments on the project website, 
email greta.alquist at state.mn.us <mailto:greta.alquist at state.mn.us> or 
mail to Greta Alquist, MnDOT Office of Transit MS 315, 395 John Ireland 
Blvd., St. Paul, MN, 55155

To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable 
accommodation, call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 
(Greater Minnesota); 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). 
Alternatively, send an email to janet.rae.miller at state.mn.us 
<mailto:janet.rae.miller at state.mn.us>. Please request at least one week 
in advance.

For more information on the project, visit 
www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/study.html 
<http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/study.html>.

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