Bill > SF2313

This bill modifies Minnesota transportation statutes to introduce a new definition for J-turns and establish municipal consent requirements for their installation. A J-turn is defined as an intersection design where traffic from a minor road makes a right turn followed by a U-turn at a designated location, either signalized or unsignalized, in order to continue in the desired direction. The bill amends existing statutes to include J-turns as a type of project requiring review under current transportation project regulations. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that J-turns are not considered a safety measure, which means their installation would require municipal consent. This change appears aimed at giving local municipalities more control over road design modifications, specifically the implementation of J-turns, which can significantly alter traffic flow and intersection dynamics. By requiring municipal consent, the bill ensures that local governments have a say in transportation infrastructure changes that could impact their communities' transportation networks.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2313&ssn=0&y=2025