Federal Highway Administration

Jun 30, 2015

MnDOT falls short of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises goal

MnDOT's own report shows it fell short of federally required goals for participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises during the first half of federal fiscal year 2015.

May 12, 2015

Road bills could give private sector bigger role

Language in both the House and Senate bills would expand the role of the private sector in transportation projects through a “public-private partnership” pilot program.

Jun 20, 2014

Disparities persist in MnDOT program

MnDOT exceeded its goal for participation of disadvantaged businesses in state highway projects in the first half of fiscal year 2014, but not all targeted businesses are well-represented.

May 21, 2014

Feds aim for efficiency in Gateway Corridor reviews

The proposed 12-mile bus rapid transit or light rail line between downtown St. Paul and Woodbury is among 11 projects tapped by the Obama administration to be part of a program to increase coordination among the federal agencies that oversee major infrastructure projects.