Vibrant Streets Duluth
Vibrant Streets Duluth
Support the creation of a Duluth Transportation Commission
We're on the verge of a breakthrough for safer and more accessible Duluth streets!

After years of persistent advocacy, a Transportation Commission for Duluth is finally within reach. This commission would transform how our city plans streets—helping to ensure they work for everyone whether you walk, bike, drive, or use transit.

The proposed commission would:

  • Advise on transportation policies like snow removal and complete streets
  • Advise on planning, scoping, and design of transportation infrastructure in order to address the safety and accessibility needs for users.
  • Provide a public forum for community concerns
  • Recommend priorities for future investments

Update: At the July 21st council meeting, the vote was tabled to allow for edits from additional city staff and to address some councilors' concerns about the number of commissions. The final vote is due to happen this Monday, September 8th.

Your voice is still critical! We need to continue showing our councilors that this is a priority for our community. Take two minutes to send a message to your councilors today; your voice can help create safer, more accessible streets for generations to come.

How can I support this?

The most effective way to support this cause is to contact your city council representatives directly. Personal messages from constituents carry significant weight in council decisions.

Find your district councilor and contact them along with the at-large councilors below! Enter your address:

At-Large Representatives

These councilors represent all of Duluth and should be contacted regardless of your district.

At-Large
Arik Forsman
aforsman@duluthmn.gov
aforsman@duluthmn.gov
(218) 730-5352
(218) 730-5352
At-Large
Terese Tomanek
ttomanek@duluthmn.gov
ttomanek@duluthmn.gov
(218) 730-5358
(218) 730-5358
At-Large
Lynn Marie Nephew
lnephew@duluthmn.gov
lnephew@duluthmn.gov
(218) 730-5354
(218) 730-5354
At-Large
Azrin Awal
aawal@duluthmn.gov
aawal@duluthmn.gov
(218) 730-5359
(218) 730-5359
Not sure what to write? Here are some thoughts to get you started

Consider these questions to help you craft a personal, compelling message to your representatives:

How would a Transportation Commission help address your transportation challenges?
What transportation decisions should involve more community input?
How important is it that street projects consider all types of users?
Have you ever felt unsafe walking, biking, or crossing streets in Duluth? Share your experience.
What winter transportation challenges could benefit from better planning and community input?
How would better transportation planning improve your neighborhood's prosperity and safety?
What opportunities are we missing by not having diverse voices in transportation decisions?
How could a Transportation Commission help ensure our streets work for people of all ages and abilities?
What street or intersection in Duluth needs attention that a commission could help address?
How would your daily life improve if Duluth's streets were designed with community input?
Alternative Contact Method

You can also send your message using the general council contact information below: