Minnesota Department of Transportation

ALT A scenic view of a road surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage. The "MnDOT" logo and the words "Popular topics" are visible at the top.

ALT A porch goose dressed as Paul Bunyan (brown wig and bear, knit cap, red flannel shirt and a small fake ax) wears a reflective vest in front of the Minnesota Department of Transportation District 6 Headquarters building. A small crochet figurine of Babe the Blue Ox stands in front of the goose.

ALT Deer crossing an empty rural road on a misty morning. The road is lined with trees, and fog obscures the background.

ALT A cluster of three tricolored bats huddling together on a concrete surface.

ALT Electronic sign on highway above traffic. The sign reads, “Cats have 9 lives. You are not a cat. Plan a sober ride.”

ALT A city bus with the route number 412 St. Mary's is traveling on a wet road. The scene is surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.

ALT A person walks on a crosswalk while another rides a bicycle in a bike lane. In the background, a vehicle drives on a divided road.

ALT A person rides a bicycle on a road marked with green bike lanes. They are wearing a helmet and sunglasses. In the background, a clock tower, traffic cones and buildings are under a clear sky.

ALT Electronic sign on highway above traffic. The sign reads, “You have the keys, now let’s lock in. Always buckle up.”

ALT A large, green John Deere tractor driving on a rural road beside a cornfield. Dust rises from the road as the tractor moves. Power lines are visible overhead.

ALT A scenic road bordered by autumn trees under a partly cloudy sky. An overlay features a speech bubble with an exclamation mark and text saying, "See an issue? Let us know.” The Minnesota Department of Transportation is below the text.

ALT A drone flies near a large metal bridge with a lattice structure against an overcast sky.

ALT A child on a scooter crosses a street in a crosswalk while another person holds a crossing sign. A group of people waits on the sidewalk beside a school building. A stop sign is visible nearby, and the scene is set in a suburban area with trees showing autumn colors.

ALT A person rides an electric bike with two children seated behind, while another person bikes alongside on a path through a lush, green park. Both are wearing helmets, and trees are visible in the background.

ALT Electronic sign on highway above traffic. The sign reads, “Puff puff pass the keys to a sober driver.”

ALT Slide 1 of 4: Regina George and Gretchen Wieners from "Mean Girls" sit in a convertible. The text overlay says, "Get in. We're learning about J-turns." Arrows point to the right.

ALT Slide 2 of 4: Aerial view of a rural road intersection with a J-turn layout. Text overlay says: "J-turns create safer rural intersections. Instead of crossing against high-speed lanes, drivers make a right turn and a U-turn, reducing severe T-bone crashes."

ALT Slide 3 of 4: An illustrated diagram showing a J-turn road design on a highway. There are arrows indicating traffic flow. Text below reads: "Built faster, costs less. J‑turns can be designed and built in about a year, and cost less than constructing a full interchange."

ALT Slide 4 of 4: A large U-turn arrow background with text: “A proven solution. J‑turns reduce fatal crashes by 70% and injury crashes by 42%. Combined with faster construction and lower costs, they’re a smart solution for rural highways. mndot.gov/jturn.” The Minnesota Department of Transportation logo is in the bottom right.

ALT Traffic moves slowly on a divided highway under construction. Orange barrels and cones separate lanes and indicate ongoing roadwork. An orange sign reads "Speed Safety Zone Ahead" above a smaller sign with a camera icon. The Minnesota Department of Transportation logo is visible in the corner.