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Regional Transportation Advisory Committee
The Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) is a forum for transportation officials and elected officials from the Arrowhead Region to discuss regional transportation issues and set regional priorities. The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission staffs the RTAC.

In addition to being a regional forum, the RTAC advises ARDC on its transportation planning projects and helps to prioritize applications to the RTAC In-Kind Transportation Planning Grant for funding.

Membership


In-kind Grant Program
Each Year, the Regional Transportation Advisory Committee awards up to four communities up to $10,000 worth of ARDC's planning serivces to complete transportation-related planning processes. Successful applicants are required to fund at least 20% of ARDC's project costs, while ARDC contributes the remaining amount. Past awardees have completed trail plans, road network plans, and road realignment assessements. If you are interested in planning assistance through this grant program please contact Bryan Anderson at 218-529-7529.


FY 2011 RTAC In-kind Transportation Planning Grant
The projects below were awarded FY 2011 Grants:

Floodwood Depot Rest Area Impact Project
Hibbing Transit Operations Study
International Falls Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan
The City of Babbitt Comprehensive Plan


FY 2010 RTAC In-kind Transportation Planning Grant
The projects below were awarded FY 2010 Grants:

Mt. Iron Trails Plan
TH 169 Completion Coalition
Mille Lacs Reservation Transportation Plan
Moose Lake Safe Routes To School Assessment


FY 2009 RTAC In-Kind Transportation Planning Grant
The projects below were awarded FY 2009 Grants:

Squaw Lake Trails Plan
Ely Bicycle Pedestrian Plan
Aitkin Access Management Plan
Big Falls Trail Plan


FY 2008 RTAC In-Kind Transportation Planning Grant
The projects listed below were awarded a FY 2008 In-kind grant:

Bovey/Coleraine Trails Plan
Grand Portage Trails Plan
International Falls Gateway Phase II
Finland Trails Plan Draft...Email Comments


Improvin' Movin' in the Arrowhead
Improvin' Movin' is the RTAC's quarterly newsletter. Below are links to the latest issues.
Summer 2009
Spring 2009
Winter 2009
Fall 2008
Summer 2008
Spring 2008
Winter 2007-2008
Fall 2007
Summer 2007
Spring 2007
Winter 2007
Winter 2006
Spring 2006
Summer 2006
Fall 2006


RTAC Meeting Materials
Did you miss a meeting? Below are links to all the latest materials.

April 2009
Agenda
Meeting Summary

January 2009
Meeting Summary

October 2008
Meeting Summary

June 2008
Agenda/ Handouts
Meeting Summary

April 2008
Agenda/ Handouts
Meeting Summary

January 2008
Agenda
Meeting Summary

October 2007 - Cancelled

June 2007
Agenda
Meeting Summary

April 2007
Agenda
Meeting Summary

January 2007
Agenda
Handouts
Meeting Summary

October 2006
Handouts
Meeting Summary

June 2006
Meeting Summary


April 2006
Handouts
Meeting Summary

January 2006
Handouts
Meeting Summary


Contact Information
Bryan Anderson
ARDC
221 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
1-800-232-0707
banderson@ardc.org


Transporation Links
2003 Statewide Transportation Plan (MN 20-year plan)
Minnesota Statewide Highway Systems Operation Plan
District Long-Range Transportation Plans
Freight Plan
Bicycle Plan
Bikeway Facility Design Manual 3-2007
Regional Transit – Human Service Coordination Plans
State Transportation Improvement Program
Area Transportation Partnership and Program
State Planning and Research Report
Transportation Revolving Loan Fund
Functional Classification
Federal Transit Administration
State Transit Home Page
Monthly transit bulletin
Office of Freight, Rail and Waterways
National Association of Development Organizations
Transportation Alliance
SAFETEA-LU
FHWA Planning
US DOT
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
National Scenic Byways
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Trunk Highway 11 Plan


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Regional Planning Division Programs
Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC)
NE MN Area Transportation Partnership (ATP)
North Shore Scenic Drive Council (NSSD)
Regional Housing Advisory Group (RHAG)
North Shore Management Board (NSMB)
SNF Scenic Byway Council
Northeast Minnesota Economic Development District

Current Drafts Available for Comments
2010 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy


Regional Planning Staff
Please click here to see a list of Division staff members.


RTAC In-Kind Transportation Planning Grant
The RTAC In-Kind Transportation Planning Grant will give a community up to $10,000 worth of ARDC planning services to do transportation planning....more


ARDC Employee Phone List
Click HERE for a list of ARDC phone numbers.


Range Readiness
ARDC is a key player in the Range Readiness Initiative...click here to learn more.


Regional Planning Meeting Calendar
Click here to see Regional Planning's meeting schedule.


Recently Completed Regional Planning Projects
To download recently completed documents click HERE.


Current Regional Planning Projects
Click on a project link below to see project summaries, upcoming or past meeting information, and draft documents.

Economic Development

2010 CEDS Planning

Hazard Mitigation and Emergency Planning

Arrowhead Wildfire Mitigation Sprinkler Program

Lake County Sprinkler Program

St. Louis County Sprinkler Program

Lake County CWPP 2010 Update

Regional and Local Land Use Projects

Two Harbors Comprehensive Plan

Bigfork Comprehensive Plan

Itasca County Community Planning


SHIP Active Communities Technical Assistance

Ongoing Community Planning

Two Harbors

Eveleth


Housing

Iron Range Housing


Regional and Local Transportation Projects

Chisholm Safe Routes to School

Deer River Safe Routes to School

Fond du Lac Safe Routes to School

Fond du Lac Reservation Transportation Plan

Ely Safe Routes to School

Esko Safe Routes to School

Grand Marais Safe Routes to School

HelmetHero - Bicycle Education

Aitkin Access Management Plan

Virginia Safe Routes to School

GIS Projects

Laurentian GIS Collaborative

North Shore GIS Collaborative

Energy Projects

Wind Power - Rural Energy Development Initiative