NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC), located at the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission in Duluth, has prepared a Draft Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Area.

Published July 30, 2019 at 2:01 AM

NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC), located at the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission in Duluth, has prepared a Draft Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Area. The Draft LRTP establishes long-term planning goals and objectives for transportation in the area. The plan also includes a list of transportation improvement projects planned to occur within the metropolitan area over the next twenty five years. Public comments are being taken through August 30, 2019 on the plan's content and the proposed projects.

To view the Draft LRTP, "Sustainable Choices 2045," visit www.dsmic.org/planning/long-range. The plan can also be accessed at the main Duluth and Superior public libraries, and accommodations can be made for the visually impaired upon request. To comment, contact Mike Wenholz, who is taking all public comments on the document, at 218-529-7573. (Free TTY services are available through Minnesota Relay at 800-627-3529). Comments and questions are also welcomed at either of two public information sessions being held Thursday, August 8, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Duluth Folk School (1917 W Superior St) and Thursday, August 22 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Superior Public Library (1530 Tower Ave).

Upon its final approval, projected to occur at the MIC Policy Board meeting on October 16, 2019, the final LRTP will be available to view at www.dsmic.org/planning/long-range. If a major change to the draft Plan occurs, or if an amendment is needed prior to the 2050 Plan update, another formal public review process will be conducted.

Public comment is solicited for the draft LRTP for a 30-day period in accordance with the MIC's Public Involvement Plan. The MIC's public participation process satisfies the Duluth Transit Authority's public participation requirements for its program of projects.

S.T.: July 30, 2019 wnaxlp #22604