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Targeted Group Business Program Directory of TGBs, certification and renewal information, forms and special provisions, training and development opportunities
Team Transit Map of bus-only shoulders and information about park-and-ride lots, HOV bypasses and other methods to optimize transit in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area
Technical Certification Program Technical certification classes/registration, ID numbers, contacts and program information
Technical Memorandums Current and past Technical Memorandums published by MnDOT since 1990
Technical Training Calendar Assortment of technical trainings within MnDOT. For more information, contact Norm Plasch at 651-366-3301 or send an e-mail to norm.plasch@state.mn.us.
Temporary Outdoor Dining Minnesota cities and townships can apply to use part of the state highway right of way to serve food and beverages. MnDOT will issue permits after commercial use of right of way is authorized.
Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Minnesota cities and townships can apply to use part of the state highway right of way to serve food and beverages. MnDOT will issue permits after commercial use of right of way is authorized.
Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Guidelines Pedestrian accomodations through work zones
Ten-Year Capital Highway Investment Plan The 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP) details MnDOT¿s capital highway investments for the next ten years on the state highway network.
TFAC Updates and information about the Transportation Finance Advisory Committee
Thermal Profiles Specifications and general resources related to thermal profile technology
Three Lane Section A road diet is an infrastructure strategy which converts a traditional four-lane undivided configuration to a three‐lane undivided comprised of one through lane in each direction and a center two‐way left‐turn lane (TWLTL).
Tire limitations Oversize permit requirements, online application, ordering permits, permit processing and link to seasonal load limits
Tire limitations, axle, weight, trailer Weight, axle and tire limitations as well as maximum legal dimensions, maximum number of vehicle units, obtaining oversize or overweight permits
Title VI Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects individuals and groups from discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Tort Claims Answers to when MnDOT is liable for damage to your car or property and how to file a claim.
Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Conference summary report, PowerPoint presentations, projects and information about the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) program, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries
Township Maps View map of Minnesota townships
Traffic Cameras (real-time) Traveler information including road maps with current construction, closures and delays, and weather-related road conditions
Traffic Conditions and Cameras - 511 Traveler information including road maps with current construction, closures and delays, and weather-related road conditions
Traffic Counts Average daily traffic counts, forecasting and reports for state, county and some local roadways
Traffic Engineering (OTE) Traffic engineering information, traffic safety improvements, publications, related resources and contacts
Traffic Engineering Metro District Links to the six units of Metro Traffic Engineering, which is responsible for designing, operating and maintaining Metro District's traffic control services and engineering support
Traffic Forecasting and Analysis Links to traffic volume maps, traffic forecasting and reports, vehicle classification sites and related resources
Traffic Meters Facts, studies and FAQs about ramp meters, which are traffic signals on highway entrance ramps designed to reduce crashes and congestion
Traffic Radio - 88.5 KBEM Listen to KBEM 88.5 for live traffic information. KBEM is a partner of MnDOT.
Traffic Signing Signing plans, manuals, specifications, design, training, reservation road signs and related information
Traffic Volume About traffic volume program and links to traffic volume reports
Trailer (fifthwheel, twin trailer, semi-trailer, mobile crane, truck-tractor) Weight, axle and tire limitations as well as maximum legal dimensions, maximum number of vehicle units, obtaining oversize or overweight permits
Trailer Lighting Required equipment and inspections - MnDOT does not oversee this but the Department of Public Safety does.
Training Centers Information and reservation details for MnDOT's Shoreview and St. Cloud training centers
Trains (Freight) Minnesotas freight rail system, plans, safety, maps, data and resources
Trains (Passenger) Current services and lines in Minnesota, current studies and news
Transit for Our Future Details on MnDOT's initiative to improve public transit services and delivery in Greater Minnesota.
Transit Office Annual transit report, news about transit, Greater Minnesota Transit Plan, grant programs, reports and publications, transit resources and transit coordination contacts
Transit Planning, Metro Planning for commuter rail and LRT services in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Transportation Alternatives (TA) The Transportation Alternatives Solicitation replaces the funding from historical programs including Transportation Enhancements, Scenic Byways, Safe Routes to School, and several other discretionary programs with a competitive program to be developed by states.
Transportation Asset Management Plan MnDOT Transportation Asset Management Plan and other asset management resources and contacts
Transportation Building Art Index
Transportation Data and Analysis Various resources for traffic forecasting and analysis, roadway data, maps and more
Transportation Economic Development (TED) The Transportation Economic Development (TED) Project is a collaboration between MnDOT, DEED, and the Public Facilities Authority for highway improvement projects that support economic development.
Transportation Finance Advisory Committee Updates and information about the Transportation Finance Advisory Committee
Transportation Programming and Investment Committee Committee members, minutes and Investment Opportunity Plan
Transportation Project Development Process MnDOT's transportation project development process (TPDP) outlines the steps a project manager, environmental document writer, and designer must take to bring a project to completion.
Transportation Specialist Series View videos, find job information and contacts for Transportation Specialist Series
Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Find information about Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) which focuses on improved highway operations including safety, efficiency, and reliability of state highways utilizing numerous strategies.
Transportation Vision MnDOT is crafting a vision for all types of transporation for the next 50 years. Tell us what you think the future holds for Minnesota and share your vision for transportation.
Travel - 511 Traveler information including road maps with current construction, closures and delays, and weather-related road conditions
Tribal Affairs Tribes and Transportation advocacy council, annual conference, employment issues, training and government-to-government agreements
Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) Tribally based employment rights initiative that seeks to maximize American Indian opportunities by the establishment of an employment preference ordinance and contract compliance program for private contractors who may have construction projects on or near a reservation
Tribal State Relations Training Find information on Tribal State Relations Training program and how to register.
Tribes and Transportation Tribes and Transportation advocacy council, annual conference, employment issues, training and government-to-government agreements
TRLF - Transportation Revolving Loan Fund Information and resources related to the state fund that provides low interest loans for transportation projects
Trns*port Item Lists Bid-letting AASHTOWare Project Item lists with item number, description, unit name and plan unit description
Truck Permits Oversize permit requirements, online application, ordering permits, permit processing and link to seasonal load limits
Truck Size and Weight Study Background, goal and final report for the study about current laws regarding truck size and weight
Trunk Highway Log Point Listings Sequential listing of trunk highway landmarks one crosses when driving along the road in the increasing (reference post) direction
Turf Management Information on seeding, seed mixtures and vegetation establishment recommendations from Erosion Control and Stormwater Management
Twenty-Year State Highway Investment Plan The 20-year Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan (MnSHIP) links the policies and strategies laid out in the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan to capital improvements on the state highway system.
Typical Landscape Treatments Landscape corridor treatments and links to typical landscape treatments (PDFs)
TZD Program Conference summary report, PowerPoint presentations, projects and information about the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) program, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries