URBAN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (UPA)
I-35W PROJECT

The Urban Partnership Agreement is a series of transportation projects aimed at improving traffic conditions by reducing congestion on Interstate 35W, Highway 77/Cedar Avenue and in downtown Minneapolis. Through a combination of transit, road pricing, technology and telecommuting, project partners anticipate that commuters will experience more transportation choices, less traffic congestion and reduced commute times on some of Minnesota's busiest roads.

Funded by $133.3 million in federal funds and $50.2 million in matching state funds, this innovative partnership allows Minnesota to leverage federal dollars and keep project costs low while pioneering new ways to move people and goods efficiently.