BRAINERD — The public is invited to learn more about Crow Wing County's long-range transportation plan at an upcoming public meeting.
The meeting will be 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Crow Wing County Land Services Building, 322 Laurel St., Brainerd.
The county highway department finished the initial phase of public engagement for the plan and analyzed the feedback to identity trends and themes. More than 500 comments came in through a survey and interactive map.
“We are grateful for all of thoughtful feedback we’ve gotten so far. Your insights are helping us identify key concerns, prioritize practical solutions and ensure the final plan reflects the needs of our communities," stated County Engineer Tim Bray in a news release.
"No one knows our transportation systems better than the people who use them every day. Residents know what works and what doesn’t. That kind of knowledge is invaluable."
The meeting will include a presentation on the trends and themes identified through the public engagement effort, and opportunities to provide additional feedback and interact with Crow Wing County highway staff at this meeting. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., with a Q-and-A to follow at 7 p.m.
This transportation plan will help identify and prioritize long-term investments focused on vehicle and pedestrian safety, road maintenance and prepare for future growth and change. The plan will help the county make informed decisions on future planning for the next 10-20 years.
"Every day we all rely on a safe and dependable transportation system whether commuting to work or school, towing a boat to the lake, or walking or biking through our beautiful communities," a news release stated. "We depend on a system that is well maintained, accessible and ready to meet our everyday needs."
For more information, visit crowwing.gov/Long-Range-Transportation-Plan.
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