The 2027 Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan (SMTP) update will provide an opportunity to dive deeper into topics where we know more now than we did during the previous update. The final document will be a cohesive, succinct document providing broad direction for Minnesota’s transportation system to move the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and its partners to implement the long-range transportation vision, Minnesota GO. The plan will articulate objectives, measures, strategies, and actions for transportation decisions over the coming 20-year planning horizon. This process is currently envisioned as an update rather than a full rewrite and restart of the plan. In addition to incorporating the findings and recommendations of other plans and studies from the last three years and new perspectives from the public and stakeholders, the focus for this update will be on providing greater clarity and direction for MnDOT and partners to implement the objectives of the plan and the new Minnesota GO vision. The 2027 SMTP will be the first iteration of the plan completed under the Minnesota GO Vision Update slated for adoption in summer 2026. The plan is intended to be the highest transportation policy plan for the state and sets the tone for our partners and stakeholders. As such, it is necessary to ensure we have support both within and outside MnDOT for the final SMTP. The SMTP scope outlines expected tasks for MnDOT and consultant staff. Anticipated deliverables are identified in the description of each task. A project timeline and overall summary of the roles and responsibilities for MnDOT and the consultant team are included in the following sections.
