I-94 Coalition in D.C.

The I-94 coalition recently headed to Washington D.C. to meet with our elected leaders and continue our work to advocate on behalf of the Coalition’s priorities. We had the privilege to meet with Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Senator Amy Klobuchar and thank them for their leadership and support over the years. We also discussed[…]
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I-94 Gap Project Groundbreaking

Today was the groundbreaking of the I-94 Gap Project. This important infrastructure project will add an extra lane in both directions between Albertville and Monticello. We are grateful for the funding from both state and federal sources that will help reduce travel time, improve safety, and increase economic development along this important corridor. The partnership[…]
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2024 Legislative Preview Breakfast

Thanks to all of the supporters and elected officials who came to this morning’s annual Legislative Preview Breakfast at the 21st Century Bank Event Center in Rogers. It was a great opportunity to review our legislative priorities for 2024 and hear directly from legislators.

Met Council Approves I-94 Gap Project

Following a long and thorough process, this week the full Metropolitan Council approved the I-94 West Gap project from Albertville to Monticello for both the Transportation Policy Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. 

I-94 West Corridor Coalition Visits Washington DC.

Last week, Steve Bot, Chairman of the I-94 West Corridor Coalition and other board members attended the Minnesota Transportation Alliance Washington, DC fly-in. While there, they continued advocacy for 94 improvements and thanked stakeholders for their past support of all our projects over the last 10 years. In particular, they highlighted the efforts from the[…]
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Highway 610 Groundbreaking

Yesterday was the groundbreaking ceremony for the final phase of the Highway 610 extension project. Supporters, small business owners, local elected officials, and Minnesota leaders joined together to celebrate the advancement of this important infrastructure project in Maple Grove. Governor Walz, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were on hand to lend their support and applaud[…]
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Gap Project Fully Funded

Yesterday, Governor Tim Walz announced that the State has allocated $78 million to fully fund the I-94 gap project. This funding will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve safety along the much-traveled highway. This important infrastructure project will expand the lanes on I-94 from Monticello to Albertville. This fulfills requests made to complete the[…]
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Corridors of Commerce Funding Increases

Over the past month, the Coalition been sharing all the incredible news surrounding investments in Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure from the 2023 Legislative Session. In fact, it’s estimated that more than 77 percent of the $9 billion transportation bill is directed to our highways, roads, and bridges. And, more than $2 billion is specifically put aside[…]
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Bonding Bill Prioritizes Minnesota Roads & Bridges

Roads and bridges were made a priority in the bonding bill with huge investments topping $400 million being made to reduce accidents, improve safety and decrease congestion across the Twin Cities and beyond. Over $100 million more were set aside for the Department of Transportation’s Local Road Improvement Fund Grants and Local Bridge Replacement Program Grants. For the[…]
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Transportation Bill Complete

The 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session is officially complete. Both chambers got their work done by Monday’s deadline, including the passage of the transportation bill that Governor Walz has signed. The bill includes hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue to fund a nearly $9 billion investment in Minnesota’s transportation system. Among the new fees[…]
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