Bill > HF678

This bill establishes a traffic calming infrastructure improvements program for cities of the first class (which typically means cities with populations over 100,000, such as Minneapolis and St. Paul) by appropriating $10 million in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. The Minnesota commissioner of transportation will distribute these grants using two criteria: 50% allocated proportionally based on each city's population (using the most recent federal census), and 50% based on each city's financial needs as determined by a specific state statute. The grants can be used for various traffic safety improvements, including road design elements like curb bump-outs, raised crosswalks, paint markings, bollards, and intersection modifications. Notably, improvements on non-municipal state-aid streets will have more flexible standards. This is a one-time appropriation specifically designed to help cities implement infrastructure changes that can reduce vehicle speeds and improve pedestrian and driver safety.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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