Strategy 7 Continue to develop internal resources capacity for advanced mobility initiatives.
The actions within this strategy are divided into two categories:
Action we will DOActions we will SUPPORTAction we will do are followed by “DO” and are colored in dark gray, and actions we will support are followed by “SUPPORT” and are colored in light gray.
Learn more about how we get thereThe City is working actively to prepare for what may come. We work with public and private partners and cities around the world to adopt best practices and focus on being at the forefront of technological advancements occurring in transportation. In order to understand the new data and information that advanced mobility affords us, we are building internal capacity to ingest data, with dashboards, visualizations, new tracking tools and the digital mapping of the curb. We are committed to both stimulating innovation and maintaining control of the public right of way while increasing and protecting the safety and security of people using our streets.
Actions to develop internal resource capacity for advanced mobility initiatives.
Technology 7.1
Develop a City multi-disciplinary team and funding mechanisms to facilitate advancing transportation technology and pilots in Minneapolis.
Supported goals:
Mobility
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2024-2027 (Years 4-7)
Status:
Not Started
Note:
The City is working toward advancement in this area through collaborative funding applications and successfully received federal SMART grant funding for curb management.
Technology 7.2
Launch a program to educate City staff, appointed and elected officials, and stakeholders on advanced mobility topics.
Supported goals:
Mobility Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2024-2027 (Years 4-7)
Status:
Not Started
Note:
Mobility staff currently brief council members, other City staff, and various advisory committees about mobility topics on an intermittent basis. Public Works is exploring ways to improve this process.
Technology 7.3
Create and publicize a refined process for businesses that want to test or deploy new technologies or services in the city.
Supported goals:
Mobility Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
High
Timeframe:
2030+ (Years 10+)
Status:
Not Started
Note:
The City remains connected to emerging technologies and services and continues to monitor relevant technological advancements and legislation in transportation. Due to limited inquiries received thus far and the breadth of technologies in the market, new technologies are vetted on a case-by-case basis. For example, the City has partnered with the University of Minnesota to create a unique permit for a delivery robot pilot on campus and adjacent City streets.
Technology 7.4
Implement a travel behavior study based upon shared mobility modes and seasonal impacts.
Supported goals:
Climate Mobility
Related actions:
Bicycles 11.3
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2028-2030 (Years 8-10)
Status:
Not Started
Note:
Prior to 2024, shared bikes and scooters were unavailable during winter. Beginning in 2024, the City collaborated with shared mobility providers to deploy a limited number of devices during winter to better understand seasonal fluctuations and opportunities for shared mobility.