Principal Investigator
- Frank Douma, Director, State & Local Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Co-Investigators
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Camila Fonseca Sarmiento, Director of Fiscal Research, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
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Monica Haynes, Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and Adjunct Professor of Economics, Economics
Summary
There are many discussions about rethinking freeway corridor designs in Minnesota and nationally. Economic impacts should be considered when selecting a design alternative, but these are difficult to quantify. The aim of this research, which began in September 2025, is to provide a framework to better estimate the impacts of freeway corridor alternative projects by also considering mode, scale, land uses, community engagement practices, and environmental impacts. Work began in September 2025. As of December 31, 2025, planning for a kick-off webinar has begun, with the event expected to take place in late January or early February of 2026.
Project Details
- Project number: 2026011
- Start date: 09/2025
- Project status: Active
- Research area: Planning and Economy
- Topics:
Economics