Bill > SF3134

This bill modifies the allocation of regional transportation sales and use tax revenue by requiring the Metropolitan Council to provide a $15 million grant to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents in fiscal year 2026. The specific purpose of the grant is to design and construct a replacement for the pedestrian enclosure and suicide deterrent barriers on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge located on the Twin Cities campus. The bill mandates that the Board of Regents consult with suicide prevention experts, organizations, and individuals affected by suicide during the project design. Importantly, this allocation is an exception to existing provisions in Minnesota Statutes regarding how Metropolitan Council transportation funds can be used, specifically directing these active transportation funds to this specific infrastructure improvement project aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3134&ssn=0&y=2025