The bill modifies the efficiency requirements for the Minnesota Department of Transportation by amending sections of the Minnesota Statutes. Specifically, it establishes a "corridors of commerce" program aimed at enhancing trunk highway construction, reconstruction, and maintenance operations to improve commerce within the state. The commissioner of transportation is authorized to utilize funds from specific appropriations, including reallocated efficiency savings from section 174.53, paragraph (b), and other sources for the program. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the commissioner may allocate up to 17 percent of any appropriation for program delivery and project selection processes. Furthermore, the bill updates the efficiency savings requirements, mandating that the commissioner must use the savings generated from the efficiency measures for the corridors of commerce program. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, applying to funds reallocated on or after that date. The amendments aim to streamline funding and enhance the effectiveness of transportation projects in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 161.088, 174.53