2030 Transportation Policy Plan Update public hearing and open houses

The Metropolitan Council held a public hearing October 22nd to accept comments on the proposed adoption of the 2030 Transportation Policy Plan for the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Open houses

Prior to the public hearing, six informational open houses gave interested parties an opportunity to view a presentation about the 2030 Transportation Policy Plan and comment or ask questions. The open houses were:

Thursday, Sept. 25, 5-7 p.m., Council Chambers, Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5-7 p.m., Clover Leaf Room, Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr. NE.

Thursday, Oct. 2, 5-7 p.m., Council Chambers, Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Rd.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 5-7 p.m., Council Chambers, Eagan City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd.

Friday, Oct. 10, 11-1 p.m., Doty Room, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Thursday, Oct.16, 11-1 p.m., Alliance Bank Skyway, Sixth and Cedar Sts., St. Paul

Upon request, the Council provided reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Persons requesting accommodations were directed to call the Data Center, 651-602-1140, with their request at least five working days before the hearing.

Hearing procedure

Persons were called to speak in order in which they registered. Individuals registered to speak in advance by calling 651-602-1140.
Individuals had 3 minutes each and designated representatives of groups had 5 minutes. Once all speakers presented, speakers were able to request additional time to make further comments.
The chair of the hearing has discretion in limiting or extending testimony by any person.

How to comment on the plan

There were several ways to comment on the plan. Comments were accepted until 5 p.m., November 6, 2008. The Council will prepare a hearing summary. To request a copy of the hearing summary call the Data Center at 651-602-1140 or 651-291-0904 (TTY).

The Council plans to adopt the Transportation Policy Plan in December 2008.