Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Sustainability and Public Health

What sustainability means to MnDOT

Sustainability can be defined as the intersection of economy, environment and society. This aligns with the MnDOT Vision of a multimodal transportation system that maximizes the health of people, the environment and our economy. MnDOT's originating statute and the Next Generation Energy Act also set sustainability goals that guide our work.

Our strategic plan

Learn about our comprehensive Sustainability and Public Health strategic plan for 2025-2030.

Reducing carbon pollution from transportation

Learn about electric vehicles, cleaner fuels, and the Sustainable Transportation Advisory Council.

Leading by example by making operations more efficient

Learn about our efforts to improve efficiency in our operations and achieve sustainability targets.

Transportation and public health

Find information about Complete Streets, and the Equity and Health Assessment.

Transportation system resilience

Learn about resilience research, bridge and culvert vulnerability, and federal resilience programs.

Strategic partnerships

Learn about Next Gen Highways, Alternative Uses of Right of Way, and Artist in Residence.

Councils and work groups

Find information about the Sustainable Transportation Advisory Council, the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard Work Group, and the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Mitigation Working Group.