BRAINERD — The Crow Wing County Highway Department is launching the development of its first-ever long-range transportation plan.
This comprehensive plan will help identify and prioritize long-term improvements focused on vehicle and pedestrian safety, and road maintenance, and will prepare for future growth and change.
The plan will help the county make informed decisions on future planning for the next 10 to 20 years.
Plan goals:
- Maintain and upgrade roads, bridges and trails.
- Support future growth and land use.
- Protect natural resources and promote sustainability.
- Enhance connectivity between communities.
- Maintain a safe, cost-effective and efficient transportation system.
- Develop a transportation system that serves the accessibility and mobility needs of all users.
- Preserve and modernize the existing transportation system.
The first step is to gather feedback from the people who use the system every day. Highway staff would like to hear the thoughts of residents and visitors about what is working, what isn’t working and ideas to make the transportation system better.
“We hope the public rolls up their sleeves and really engages with this process. They know the roads they drive every day best. Their voice matters. Whether it’s for work or play, the viewpoints and ideas shared by those utilizing our system can help make this plan successful,” County Engineer Tim Bray said in a news release.
The county values public feedback in shaping the future of transportation in Crow Wing County and asks people to take a few minutes to complete the online survey.
In addition, the county created an interactive mapping tool that allows people to zoom in on specific areas of Crow Wing County and leave comments directly on the map at
https://www.crowwing.gov/1780/2025-2040-Long-Range-Transportation-Plan.
For more information, contact the Crow Wing County Highway Department at 218-824-1110 or highwayinfo@crowwing.gov.
