Bill > HF1804

This bill introduces several modifications to Minnesota's transportation laws, focusing on active transportation, bicycle regulations, and electric-assisted bicycle rebates. The bill expands the definition of "crosswalk" to include more types of pedestrian and bicycle crossing areas, such as sidewalk extensions, six-foot-wide roadway crossings, and designated bikeways or public trails. It establishes a new 15-miles-per-hour speed limit in school zones and clarifies rules for bicyclists at stop signs and traffic signals, allowing them to proceed without a complete stop if no vehicles are nearby. The bill also updates parking restrictions, specifically prohibiting vehicles from stopping in certain areas like bicycle lanes. Regarding electric-assisted bicycle rebates, the legislation modifies eligibility and rebate amounts, reducing the maximum rebate from $1,500 to $750 and adjusting income thresholds. If rebate certificate applications exceed available allocations, the commissioner will use a random lottery system to distribute them. Additionally, the bill requires the transportation commissioner to establish new lane width design standards for urban roadways, mandating a nine to ten-foot minimum lane width for roads with speeds under 35 miles per hour. These changes aim to improve road safety, encourage active transportation, and provide financial incentives for electric-assisted bicycle purchases.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1804&ssn=0&y=2025