Bill > SF2094

This bill modifies various transportation-related provisions, focusing on active transportation safety and electric-assisted bicycle rebates. The bill expands the definition of a crosswalk to include more types of pedestrian and bicycle crossings, including areas on shoulders and paths not at traditional intersections. It introduces a new 15-mile-per-hour speed limit in school zones and modifies rules for bicyclists at stop signs and traffic signals, allowing them to proceed without fully stopping if no vehicles are present. The legislation also updates parking restrictions, clarifying where vehicles cannot be parked, such as near crosswalks and intersections. Regarding electric-assisted bicycle rebates, the bill reduces the maximum rebate from $1,500 to $750 and adjusts income eligibility limits, with rebates now available for individuals earning up to $78,000 (for joint filers) or $41,000 (for other filers). Additionally, the bill requires the transportation commissioner to develop new lane width design standards for urban roadways, mandating a minimum lane width of nine to ten feet for roads with speeds under 35 miles per hour. These changes aim to improve transportation safety, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, and users of active transportation methods.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2094&ssn=0&y=2025