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This bill provides a contingent appropriation for the replacement of the Robert Street viaduct in St. Paul, Minnesota, specifically outlining funding mechanisms if federal grant money is withdrawn. The bill defines key terms, including the project (which involves replacing the George Street bridge and reconstructing Robert Street, improving pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, transit access, and lighting) and a $25 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). If the RAISE grant is rescinded, the bill authorizes two separate funding sources: $21,200,000 from the trunk highway fund for highway-eligible project components, and $3,800,000 from the general fund for non-highway-eligible project elements. These appropriations are one-time allocations and will remain available until the project is completed. The bill becomes effective immediately after its final enactment, providing a financial backup plan to ensure the viaduct replacement can proceed even if federal funding is withdrawn.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3440&ssn=0&y=2025