The Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks public comments through Oct. 21 on the draft of a 50-year vision for transportation in the state. The vision was developed with input from the public and diverse representatives of the transportation community who participated in advisory group meetings, public workshops and online during the past several months.

The public can view the seven-page document at the Minnesota GO website, www.minnesotago.org, and share their thoughts online, by email, fax or U.S. mail. MnDOT will accept comments until 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21.

In addition, MnDOT will host a public hearing Oct. 4 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Transportation Building in St. Paul, 395 John Ireland Blvd., Room G15.

In February 2011, MnDOT launched the Minnesota GO visioning process in collaboration with many partners to better align the transportation system with what Minnesotans expect for their quality of life, economy and natural environment.

Submit comments to Phillip Schaffner:

• Email: philip.schaffner@state.mn.us

• Fax: 651-366-3794

• Phone: 651-366-3743

• Mail: Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Statewide Multimodal Planning, Mail Stop 440, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155.