Leveraging Transportation Investments for Economic Development and Wealth Building

This research will investigate past transportation system projects such as construction of the interstate highway system and construction or expansion of public transit facilities or port facilities, to see how transportation infrastructure can be leveraged to enhance a community’s economic empowerment and unlock wealth-building and economic development opportunities. By understanding how past projects impacted residents, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and local agencies can make future investments that are more equitable, promote economic development, and improve public health.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Funding: $257,340.00
  • Contract Numbers:

    1058806

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Minnesota Department of Transportation

    395 John Ireland Boulevard
    St Paul, MN  United States  55155
  • Managing Organizations:

    Minnesota Department of Transportation

    Office of Research & Innovation
    395 John Ireland Boulevard, MS 330
    St. Paul, MN  United States  55155-1899
  • Performing Organizations:

    University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

    Minneapolis, MN  United States  55455
  • Principal Investigators:

    Khani, Alireza

  • Start Date: 20250912
  • Expected Completion Date: 20270630
  • Actual Completion Date: 0

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01968081
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation
  • Contract Numbers: 1058806
  • Files: RIP, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Oct 8 2025 10:10AM