Research & Innovation

Leveraging Transportation Investments for Economic Development and Wealth Building

Summary:

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, MnDOT and local agencies can make future investments that are more equitable, promote economic development, and improve public health.

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Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator:  Alireza Khani
Co-Principal Investigator:  Abdolmajid Erfani, Chelsea Schelly
Technical Liaison:  William Goff
Project Coordinator:  Barbara Fraley
Panel Members: 
    Bjorgvin Saevarsson - Youth Group
    Deirdre McGarrity - Transportation System Management
    Ed Hodder - DEED
    Nicole Westadt - Transportation System Management