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MnDOT Metro
Solutions
MnDOT and their partners initiated the Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis Study to quantify the need for increased capacity, study a range of improvements on the existing system as well as new alignments, and to understand the impacts created by investment. Bolton & Menk was a major partner on this effort with another consulting firm. Together, our team
Compiled previous studies and community plans that identified needs for improved river crossing capacity
Analyzed the impact of land use patterns and projected population and employment growth on mobility and access
Developed a clear understanding of the travel patterns of existing users at three regional Mississippi River crossings at Highway 101, 169, and 610
Quantified the benefits and costs of numerous improvements
Developed an understanding of how travel patterns may change within the context of planned and new improvements, including a new river crossing
Created and evaluated high-level concepts to address operational issues, determining if a new river crossing is both technically and economically feasible
Identified potential next steps
This completed study allows MnDOT and impacted communities to make an informed decision about a potential future bridge crossing and other transportation investments in the NW Metro.

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