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flag Minnesota's I-94 faces scrutiny for harm to Black neighborhoods, pollution, and aging infrastructure, prompting MNDOT's 'Rethinking I-94' initiative to explore community-focused upgrades.

flag Interstate 94 in Minnesota faces growing scrutiny for its aging infrastructure, severe traffic, and long-term harm to historically Black neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with air pollution levels nearly three times the state’s unhealthy threshold and 94% of the corridor deemed an environmental justice concern. flag The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has launched the 'Rethinking I-94' initiative to explore alternatives prioritizing community reconnection, environmental health, and resident input, ruling out a 'Twin Cities Boulevard' but advancing plans for modernized roadways, safer shoulders, and improved infrastructure between Marion Street and I-35 W, as calls for transformative redevelopment continue to grow.

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