Performance measure targets adopted for the Minnesota section* of the MIC planning area.

Federal requirements direct us, as a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), to establish targets for performance measures that address safety, pavement condition, bridge condition and performance on the highway system, and transit assets. MPOs have the option either to use the performance targets adopted by the state DOT or to develop their own quantifiable targets.

Those performance measures (PMs) and the targets the MIC has adopted for each, are shown below. They are reported and discussed in our 25-year long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, linked to the investment priorities in our four-year Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), and incorporated into our annual planning processes.

*See the WisDOT targets adopted for the Wisconsin section of the MIC planning area.

PM1 (Safety) Targets for 2026

Adopted: MnDOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Performance Measure Targets for 2026

In accordance with federal regulations, all MPOs must annually establish the following five safety performance measure targets by February 28. MPOs have the option to either use the statewide targets adopted by the state DOT or to develop their own.

At its January 21 meeting the Policy Board passed Resolution 26-01 adopting MnDOT’s 2026 statewide safety performance measure (PM1) targets, as follows:

Performance Measure Baseline
(2020-2024 rolling average)		 2026 Target*
Number of Fatalities 442.4 352.4
Fatality Rate
(per 100 million VMT)		 0.780 0.582
Serious Injuries 1854.0 1463.4
Serious Injury Rate
(per 100 million VMT)		 3264 2470
Non-motorist Fatalities & Serious Injuries 303.6 258.4

VMT= Vehicle Miles Traveled

* The 2026 targets are the same as those set for 2024 and 2025. Targets are typically aspirational and aligned with the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) vision, meaning they aim for reductions even if recent trends are increasing. If targets are not met in prior years, MnDOT does not raise targets above previous levels (i.e., they won’t set a higher number of fatalities as a target). 

Public notice posted 1/13/26: Public comments will be taken about the proposed PM1 Safety Targets when they are presented for adoption at the January 21, 2026 MIC Policy Board meeting.

PM2 (Infrastructure Condition) Targets for 2022-2025

Adopted: MnDOT’s 2- and 4-Year Performance Measure Targets for Infrastructure Condition

By June 14, 2023, all MPOs across the country must adopt 2- and 4-year performance measure targets for Infrastructure Condition (PM2) for the second performance period 2022-2025. They have the option to either use the PM2 targets adopted by the state DOT or to establish their own, quantifiable 4-year targets.

The MIC passed Resolution 23-10 adopting MnDOT’s 2- and 4-year PM 2 Infrastructure Condition performance measure targets for 2022-2025, as follows:

PM2 / Infrastructure Condition Performance Measure Targets

Measure Baseline 2-Year Target (2023) 4- Year Target (2025)
Percent of NHS* Bridges in Good Condition 31.8% 30% 35%
Percent of NHS Bridges in Poor Condition 5.8% 5% 5%
Percent of Interstate Pavement in Good Condition 70.9% 60% 60%
Percent of Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition 0.6% 2% 2%
Percent of Non-Interstate NHS Pavement in Good Condition 61.4% 55% 55%
Percent of Non-Interstate NHS Pavement in Poor Condition 0.5% 2% 2%

*NHS = National Highway System

Public notice posted 4/11/23: Public comments will be taken about the proposed PM2 Infrastructure Condition targets when they are presented for adoption
at the April 19, 2023 MIC Policy Board meeting.

PM3 (System Reliability) Targets for 2022-2025

Adopted: MnDOT’s 2- and 4-Year Performance Measure Targets for System Reliability

By June 14, 2023, all MPOs across the country must adopt 2- and 4-year performance measure targets for System Reliability (PM3, defined as travel time reliability off- and on the NHS and freight travel time reliability on the NHS) for the second performance period 2022-2025. They may either adopt their state’s targets or establish their own, quantifiable 4-year targets.

The MIC passed Resolution 23-11 adopting MnDOT’s System Reliability performance measure targets for 2022-2025, as follows:

PM3 / System Reliability Performance Measure Targets 

Measure Baseline 2-Year Target (2023) 4-Year Target (2025)
Percent of Reliable Person Miles on the Interstate 94.4% 82% 82%
Percent of Reliable Person Miles Reliable on the Non-Interstate NHS 96.1% 90% 90%
Truck Travel Time Reliability Index 1.24 1.4 1.4

*NHS = National Highway System

Public notice posted 4/11/23: Public comments will be taken about the proposed PM3 System Reliability targets when they are presented for adoption at the April 19, 2023 MIC Policy Board meeting.

Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Performance Measure Targets

Adopted: The DTA’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Performance Measure Targets

On July 19, 2018, the FTA published the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Final Rule, which requires certain operators of public transportation systems that receive federal funds, such as state DOT’s and local transit authorities such as the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA), to establish targets for safety performance measures identified in the National Public Transportation Safety Plan.

Here are the Duluth Transit Authority’s targets, effective May 28, 2020, and included in its most recent (8/30/23) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP):

Transit Asset Management (TAM) Targets

Adopted: The DTA’s Transit Asset Management (TAM) Performance Measure Targets

In accordance with federal law, each MPO (the MIC) must establish Transit Asset Management targets in conjunction with transit agencies operating within the MPO (the Duluth Transit Authority or DTA).

The MPO and transit provider have the option to either adopt the Transit Asset Management targets adopted by the state or to develop their own targets. The DTA decided to formulate and adopt their own targets that were approved by the DTA Board of Directors on 8/29/18.  The MIC Policy Board passed Resolution 18-18, adopting those targets for both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the MPO, as follows:

Asset 4-Year Target
Rolling Stock <10% of active Fixed Route vehicles and <20% of Paratransit vehicles have reached their useful life.
Equipment <35% of equipment (i.e. service vehicles) have reached their useful life.
Parking/Pedestrian Facility <10% of parking/pedestrian facilities have a condition rating below 3 based on FTA’s TERM scale.
Administrative/Maintenance Facility <20% of facility elements within the Administrative & Maintenance Facility have a condition rating below 3.

 

PM1 (Safety)

MPO-Safety-Measures-Fact-Sheet-FHWA.pdf

PM 1–Safety / Performance Measure Targets for 2025

The MIC passed Resolution 25-03 on January 15, adopting the five safety performance measure (PM1) targets set by MnDOT for CY 2025, as follows:

Performance Measure Baseline
(2019-2023 Average)		 2025 Target
Number of Fatalities 420.8 352.4
Fatality Rate
(per 100 million VMT)		 0.742 0.582
Serious Injuries 1,745.6 1463.4
Serious Injury Rate
(per 100 million VMT)		 3.075 2.470
Non-motorist Fatalities & Serious Injuries 285.4 258.4

VMT= Vehicle Miles Traveled

PM 1–Safety / Performance Measure Targets for 2024

The MIC passed Resolution 24-05 adopting the five safety performance measure (PM1) targets set by MnDOT for CY 2024, as follows:

Performance Measure Baseline
(2018-2022 Average)		 2024 Target
Number of Fatalities 414.2 352.4
Fatality Rate
(per 100 million VMT)		 0.725 0.582
Serious Injuries 1676.2 1463.4
Serious Injury Rate
(per 100 million VMT)		 2.930 2.470
Non-motorist Fatalities & Serious Injuries 282.4 258.4

VMT= Vehicle Miles Traveled

PM 1–Safety / Performance Measure Targets for 2023

1/18/2023: The MIC passed Resolution 23-02 adopting the five safety performance measure (PM1) targets set by MnDOT for CY 2023, as follows:

Performance Measure 2023 Target
Fatalities 352.4
Fatality Rate (per 100 million VMT) 0.582
Serious Injuries 1463.4
Serious Injury Rate (per 100 million VMT) 2.470
Non-motorist Fatalities & Serious Injuries 258.4

PM 1–Safety / Performance Measure Targets for 2022

2/16/2022: The MIC passed Resolution 22-03 adopting the five safety performance measure targets set by MnDOT for CY 2022, as follows:

Measure 2021 Target 2022 Target
Number of Traffic Fatalities375.4 352.4 352.4
Rate of Traffic Fatalities 0.582 per 100 million VMT* 0.582 per 100 million VMT*
Number of Serious Injuries 1579.8 1,463.4
Rate of Serious Injuries 2.606 per 100 Million VMT* 2.470 per 100 Million VMT*
Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities & Serious Injuries 281.2 258.4

PM 1–Safety / Performance Measure Targets for 2021

1/20/2021: The MIC passed Resolution 21-03 adopting the five safety performance measure (PM1) targets set by MnDOT for CY 2021, as follows:

Measure 2020 Target 2021 Target
Number of Traffic Fatalities375.4 375.4 352.4
Rate of Traffic Fatalities 0.626 per 100 million VMT* 0.582 per 100 million VMT*
Number of Serious Injuries 1714.2 1579.8
Rate of Serious Injuries 2.854 per 100 million VMT* 2.606 per 100 Million VMT*
Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities & Serious Injuries 317.0 281.2

PM 1–Safety / Performance Measure Targets for 2020

12/11/19: The MIC passed Resolution 19-16 adopting the five safety performance measure (PM1) targets set by MnDOT for CY 2020, as follows:

Measure 2019 Target 2020 Target
Number of Traffic Fatalities 372.2 375.4
Rate of Traffic Fatalities 0.622 per 100 million VMT* 0.626 per 100 million VMT*
Number of Serious Injuries 1711.0 1714.2
Rate of Serious Injuries 2.854 per 100 million VMT* 2.854 per 100 million VMT*
Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities & Serious Injuries 267.5 317.0

PM2 (Infrastructure Condition)

National-PM2-Infrastructure-Condition-Performance-Measures.pdf

PM 2–Infrastructure Condition / REVISED 4-Year Targets for Performance Period 2018-2021

1/20/2021: The MIC Board passed Resolution #21-04, updating its Infrastructure Condition (PM2) targets in accordance with MnDOT’s revised 4-year performance target, decreasing the “Percent of Bridge Deck Area in Good Condition” target from 50% to 35%, as follows::

Target 2-yr target (2019) 4-yr target (2021)
Percent of NHS bridges in Good condition 50% 35%
Percent of NHS bridges in Poor condition 4% 4%
Interstate – percentage of pavement in Good condition NA* 55%
Interstate – percentage of pavement in Poor condition NA* 2%
Non-Interstate – percentage of pavement in Good condition 50% 50%
Non-Interstate – percentage of pavement in Poor condition 4% 4%

 *NA – Not required by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).  **NHS = National Highway System

PM 2–Infrastructure Condition / 2- and 4-Year Targets for Performance Period 2018-2021

6/20/18: The MIC passed Resolution 18-13 adopting the initial 2- and 4-Year performance measure targets established by MnDOT for Infrastructure Condition (PM2), as follows:

Measure 2-Year Target (2019) 4-Year Target (2021)
Percent of NHS* Bridges in Good Condition 50% 50%
Percent of NHS Bridges in Poor Condition 4% 4%
Percent of Interstate Pavement in Good Condition N/A 55%
Percent of Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition N/A 2%
Percent of Non-Interstate NHS Pavement in Good Condition 50% 50%
Percent of Non-Interstate NHS Pavement in Poor Condition 4% 4%

               *NHS = National Highway System

 

PM3 (System Reliability)

PM3-NHS-Travel-Time-Reliabilty-Measures-FHWA.pdf

PM3–System Reliability / REVISED Performance Measure Targets for 2021

1/20/21: The MIC Board passed Resolution #21-05, updating its System Reliability (PM3) targets in accordance with MnDOT’s revised 4-year performance target that increased its Non-Interstate Travel Time Reliability measure (“Percent of person-miles traveled on the non-Interstate NHS that are reliable”) from 75% to 90%; as follows:

Measure 2-Year Target (2019) 4-Year Target (2021)
Percent of Reliable Person Miles on the Interstate NHS 80% 80%
Percent of Reliable Person Miles on the Non-Interstate NHS N/A* 90%
Truck Travel Time Reliability Index 1.5 1.5

 

PM3–System Reliability / 2- and 4-Year Targets for Performance Period 2018-2021

6/20/18: The MIC Board passed Resolution 18-14, adopting its initial 2- and 4-Year  targets established by MnDOT for System Reliability (PM3), as follows:

Measure 2-Year Target (2019) 4-Year Target (2021)
Percent of Reliable Person Miles on the Interstate 80% 80%
Percent of Reliable Person Miles on the Non-Interstate NHS* N/A 75%
Truck Travel Time Reliability Index 1.5 1.5

* NHS= National Highway System        **NA – Not required by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).



MAP-21, signed into law in 2012, mandated that MPOs employ a transportation performance management approach in carrying out their federally-required planning and programming activities.

Long Range Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) adopted or amended after the following dates must include performance targets for the associated measures:

  • May 27, 2018 – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Highway Safety
  • October 1, 2018 – Transit Asset Management
  • October 1, 2018 – Public Transportation Safety Program
  • May 20, 2019 – Pavement and Bridge Condition
  • May 20, 2019 – System Performance/Freight/Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program

In addition, the MIC’s Duluth Area TIP shall include, to the maximum extent practicable, a description of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving the performance targets identified in the metropolitan transportation plan, linking investment priorities to those performance targets.

The MIC has the option to adopt performance measure targets adopted by the state Department of Transportation (MnDOT) or to develop and adopt their own quantifiable 4-year targets. The MIC has chosen to adopt MnDOT targets.