Minnesota State Freight Plan

About the Plan

The Minnesota State Freight Plan is a federally required effort that envisions the future of the Minnesota freight transportation system over the next 20 years. The plan describes the importance of freight to Minnesota’s economy, the current state freight system and trends. It also identifies key freight investments that better support the transportation of goods and services across modes and will support previous statewide engagement efforts, including the Manufacturer Perspectives’ Studies and regional district freight plans.

The five major goal areas for the plan are:

1. Freight System Stewardship
2. Improving Freight Safety
3. Connecting Minnesotans and Businesses
4. Safeguard Minnesota’s Health and Environment
5. Support Minnesota’s Economy

MnDOT will work to implement the goal areas through an updated Freight Action Agenda in partnership with the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee and the Mid-America Freight Coalition. In addition, MnDOT will target investments that support these goals through the Minnesota Highway Freight Program and other funds.

The planning process

MnDOT recently adopted the Minnesota State Freight Plan in November of 2024. The update process began in the fall of 2022. The next plan update is due in four years from the date of federal approval which will be in 2029.

• Last Plan Adoption: 2024
• Next Plan Update Due: 2029

Download the Plan

Download the Plan (PDF)

View the Plan by Chapter

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 – Importance of Freight to Minnesota
• Chapter 2 – Current and Future Freight Trends and Issues
• Chapter 3 – Minnesota’s Freight System Assets, Conditions and Performance
• Chapter 4 – Freight Forecasts
• Chapter 5 – Freight Policies and Strategies
• Chapter 6 – Sustainable Truck Trends and Strategies
• Chapter 7 – Freight Investment Plan and Implementation
• Appendix A – Critical Urban and Rural Freight Corridors
• Appendix B – Freight Performance Measures
• Appendix C – IIJA State Freight Plan Requirements

Related Material

• Environmental Justice Working Paper

State Freight Plan Contact Information

Andrew Andrusko
Freight and Railroad Planning Director
651-289-0306
Email Andrew