2021 Key Issues: Transportation
Ensuring Minnesota has a safe, reliable and efficient multimodal transportation system through sustained and strategic funding for roads, bridges and transit.
Minnesota’s dynamic system of infrastructure relies on a modern, multimodal system of roads and bridges, transit, rail and waterways. Employers rely on this system to conduct business and move goods and services through the state; and to do business within and outside Minnesota’s borders. Strategic long-term transportation investments will move continue to spur growth and move the state into economic recovery.
The Chamber’s priorities for the 2021 session include:
- Increased investment to address near-term revenue reductions.
- Reevaluation of planning processes and funding mechanisms to reflect industry changes.
- Prioritize investments with cost-sharing and a positive return on investment.
- Resolve long-term funding challenges facing the metro area bus transit system.
- Make changes to accommodate advancements in transportation technology.
Our work gets results
- Secured $13,000 in transportation investment per business that moves goods and services on Minnesota roads.
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Make sure you're signed up for action alerts, join a policy committee or interact with legislators during Chamber Week at the Capitol during the first week of March. It's important for legislators to know how their actions impact employers, employees and Minnesota's economic recovery.
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