Bill > SF149

This bill modifies Minnesota's traffic regulations by restricting the placement of crosswalks near roundabouts. Specifically, the bill prohibits road authorities from establishing crosswalks within 100 feet of a roundabout, with two key exceptions: crosswalks that are controlled by pedestrian signals, and crosswalks that were already in place before the bill's effective date (which will remain allowed until the roundabout or road is reconstructed). A road authority is defined in a related statute as an entity responsible for maintaining and managing public roads, such as a county, city, or state transportation department. The intent appears to be improving pedestrian safety by preventing crosswalks in areas near roundabouts that might be considered high-risk for pedestrian-vehicle interactions due to the complex traffic patterns and multiple entry/exit points typical of roundabouts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0149&ssn=0&y=2025