Bill > HF2234

This bill modifies the requirements for how metropolitan counties in Minnesota can use certain transportation funds. Currently, counties must allocate 41.5% of funds to active transportation and transportation corridor safety studies, but the bill changes this to allow "not more than" 41.5% for multimodal purposes, which can include active transportation, transportation corridor safety studies, transit purposes, complete streets projects, and offset mitigation actions. The bill also adjusts the percentage for repair and preservation of transportation systems from 41.5% to 58.5%, and removes language about roadway replacement without adding traffic capacity. Additionally, the bill allows counties to use these funds for debt service on county obligations related to allowable transportation uses. The changes provide more flexibility to metropolitan counties in how they can spend transportation funds, giving them broader discretion in allocating resources across different transportation needs. The new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, for funds received on or after that date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2234&ssn=0&y=2025