Freight maps, data, and tools
Minnesota freight maps
Contact: Cam Zhen, Research Analyst/GIS Coordinator
- Minnesota Rail Viewer Application
- Minnesota Highway-Rail Crash Reporting Dashboard
- Weight Stations in Minnesota - March 2023 (PDF)
- Minnesota Operating Railroads Map: Statewide - 2022 (PDF)
- Minnesota Operating Railroads Map: Seven-County Metro Area - 2022 (PDF)
- Oversize/Overweight Superload Corridors - 2022 (PDF, 5.7 MB)
- Minnesota Twin Trailer Network - 2019 (PDF)
- Truck Freight Tonnage - 2013 (PDF, 3.7 MB)
- DRAFT Southeastern Minnesota Frac Sand Facilities - 2013 (PDF, 2 MB)
- Intermodal Terminals in Minnesota - 2012 (PDF)
- Minnesota Freight Facilities - 2010 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- State Rail Bank Corridors - 2008 (PDF)
- MnDOT Rail Safety & Coordination Project Manager Map
Data and tools
Rail Crossing Information Database
Contact: Amy Johnson
MnDOT has developed a new rail crossing database called Blackcat Rail. This database enables MnDOT to maintain an accurate, timely and consistent rail crossing and infrastructure inventory as well as maintain project, financial, and crash information.
Freight Facilities Database
Contact: Andrew Andrusko
The database includes freight-generating facilities in Minnesota, categorized by business type, commodity, and/or location. Maps and attribute tables can be generated to support integrated, multimodal transportation planning.
Freight networks
Minnesota Freight Networks Information
Contact: Andrew Andrusko
MnDOT plans, manages and coordinates freight networks on behalf of the state of Minnesota. A short guidebook explaining each of the networks and systems is available below. The MnDOT Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations works to develop connected freight, railroad and waterway network systems to integrate into future transportation planning.
MnDOT has developed a comprehensive freight networks guide that contains details about each type of freight network. Find more information in the Minnesota Freights Guide (PDF).
Several critical corridors on the roadway network in Minnesota were selected for funding under the Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MHFP). See each of the projects in the MHFP on the ArcGIS Online Map.