D-7 districtwide: various locations along state HWY's throught district 7- install, operate & maintain (5 YRS) electric vehicle charging stations

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) received a $7.425 million formula grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), effective September 25, 2025. This award supports the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Minnesota's District 7 over a five-year period, with an ultimate completion date of September 24, 2035. The charging stations will be strategically positioned at various sites within five-mile clusters along eight highway corridors: US 14, US 71, US 169, MN 13, MN 15, MN 19, MN 22, and MN 30.

This project represents a strategic investment in multimodal transportation infrastructure and emerging transportation technologies within the state's highway network. By deploying EV charging infrastructure along major state and U.S. highways, the project supports the federal government's transportation modernization objectives while facilitating electric vehicle adoption and reducing transportation-related emissions. MnDOT, as the state's primary transportation infrastructure agency, administers the project through its Office of Financial Management Division, leveraging the formula grant mechanism to implement this statewide EV charging initiative that aligns with broader federal transportation policy priorities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Project description

Chargers will be located at various sites within 5 mile clusters along US 14, US 71, US 169, MN 13, MN 15, MN 19, MN 22 & MN 30