New Ulm and Marshall are among thirteen Minnesota cities and counties that will receive grants from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to create active transportation plans.

These Active Transportation Program Planning Assistance awards connect communities with consultant teams to identify ways to improve infrastructure and encourage the use of active transportation. MnDOT’s Active Transportation Program provides grants for planning, education, engineering studies and infrastructure investment related to walking, biking and rolling.

  • New Ulm: New Ulm will develop a community-wide active transportation plan focused on improving safety for people walking, biking and rolling, especially people who are part of New Ulm’s immigrant community, elderly residents and people with lower incomes.
  • Marshall: Marshall’s Parks and Trails Master Plan will assist the community in identifying gaps, understanding current and future needs for a diverse population, while enhancing connections to regional resources such as Camden State Park.