Contact & Directions
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)
McNamara Alumni Center | University of Minnesota | 200 Oak Street SE, Suite 350-1 | Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
612-624-1300 | 800-247-0015 |Fax: 612-624-3370 | mntap@umn.edu
Contact MnTAP
If you have an industry-specific question, contact one of our industry specialists directly. If you are not sure who to contact, e-mail MnTAP.
Due to the large number of inquiries into our program, staff may only have time to respond to Minnesota businesses and organizations.
Directions to MnTAP
The McNamara Alumni Center is located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota campus, across from Williams Arena and TCF Bank Stadium. Driving Directions to the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) are as follows:
From the north, heading south on 35W
- Take Exit #18, 4th St-University Ave exit
- Cross 4th Street SE; turn left on University Ave
- Stay in the right lane, drive 9 blocks to the University Ave Parking Ramp — located on the right side of the street
From the south, heading north on 35W
- Take Exit #18, 4th St-University Ave exit
- Turn right on University Ave
- Stay in the right lane, drive 9 blocks to the University Ave Parking Ramp —located on the right side of the street
From the east or west on I-94
- Take Exit #235B, University of Minnesota/Huron Boulevard
- Follow Huron Boulevard one block and turn left onto Fulton St (1st stop light)
- Drive 3 blocks and turn right onto Oak St
- Follow Oak St past the Alumni Center (on the left) and cross over University Ave
- Oak St will curve to the left and turn into 4th Street
- Turn left at the first available street (18th Ave, 17th Ave or 16th Ave)
- Drive 1 block and turn left onto University Ave
- Immediately get into the right lane and turn right into the
University Ave Parking Ramp
Parking Options
Meters Near McNamara Alumni Center
- On Oak Street SE (two hour limit). Meters are located on the west side of the street.
- On Walnut Street SE (two hour limit). From the Alumni Center go south on Oak Street SE to Washington Avenue SE. Turn right on Washington Avenue SE and proceed one block to Walnut Street SE. Turn right on Walnut Street SE. Meters are located on the east side of the street.
- On Beacon Street SE (two hour limit). From the Alumni Center go south on Oak Street SE to Beacon Street SE. Turn left on Beacon Street SE. Meters are located on the south side of the street.
Parking Ramps/Lot Near McNamara Alumni Center
- University Avenue Parking Ramp (hourly rate): Ramp address: 1926 University Ave. SE, Mpls. 55455. This adjacent 500-car ramp is connected by tunnel to the Alumni Center. The ramp entrance is on University Ave.
- Washington Avenue Parking Ramp (hourly rate): Ramp address: 501 Washington Ave. SE, Mpls. 55455. A 1300-car ramp is located 1 block southwest of the Alumni Center and attached via tunnel to The Commons Hotel and McNamara Alumni Center.
- 4th Street Parking Ramp (hourly rate): Ramp address: 1625 4th Street SE. From the Alumni Center, go north on Oak Street SE to 4th Street SE. Turn left on 4th Street SE and proceed to 17th Avenue SE and turn right. Ramp is on the left.
- Maroon Lot (daily rate): Lot Address: 2010 6th St SE. The Maroon lot is located on 6th St. behind TCF Bank Stadium.
Public Transportation
- Visit metrotransit for specific route information.
- METRO: on the Green line. Use the East Bank Station located on Washington Ave.