June 16 and 17 Upcoming informational meetings on transportation priorities for the Duluth-Superior region

The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) will be holding 2 Informational and Comment Meetings next week to discuss the future direction of transportation for the region. This discussion will include projects scheduled for the next 4 years as well as projects and priorities for the next 20 years.

Duluth-Superior Transportation Plan & Program

Informational & Comment Meetings

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Hampton Inn – Canal Park 5pm – 6pm

Thursday, June 17, 2010 Superior Public Library 5pm – 6pm

Transportation Priorities & Projects Highlights of the Plan:

• Preserving the current roadway system.
• Planning for all modes of transportation.
• Complete Streets efforts.
• Planning for New DTA Transit Center.
• Tower Ave. Reconstruction.
• Trail connection from the Munger Trail to Downtown & Canal Park.
• Potential commuter rail connection to the Twin Cities.
• Lakewalk Trail extension to Brighton Beach.
• Connecting the Munger Trail to Canal Park.