This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 160.93, to authorize single-occupant all-electric vehicles to use dynamic shoulder lanes and designated high-occupancy vehicle lanes without incurring a fee. A new subdivision is added to define "all-electric vehicle" and establish a decal system for these vehicles, which must be visibly displayed. Vehicle owners must apply for the decal, paying a fee of $24, and the decals will expire four years from issuance. The bill also mandates the commissioner to publicize information regarding the use of these lanes by all-electric vehicles through various channels, including highway signage and accessible online resources.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the deposit and appropriation of revenues from high-occupancy vehicle lane user fees. It specifies that the commissioner must fund the installation and modification of corridors for the purposes outlined in the bill and administer the fee collection system. The bill also clarifies that half of the funds must be allocated for transportation capital improvements within the corridor, while the other half is designated for the Metropolitan Council to enhance bus transit services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 160.93