This bill focuses on enhancing transportation funding and policies in Minnesota, appropriating funds for various agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety. It allocates resources for transit services, traffic safety improvements, and infrastructure projects, with notable provisions for autonomous mower research, increased surcharges for electric and hybrid vehicles, and the establishment of a resilient pavement program. The bill also modifies existing transportation policies, such as delaying the effective date for motorcycle lane filtering and removing the authorization for lane splitting. Additionally, it introduces new appropriations for projects like the John A. Blatnik Bridge and climate-related programs, while ensuring that unspent funds can be reallocated for advancing projects.

Moreover, the bill establishes a Local Government Road Funding Gap Assistance account and modifies vehicle registration regulations, including increased surcharges for electric vehicles and changes to the validity period for nonresident vehicle permits. It emphasizes pedestrian safety by mandating that pedestrians yield to vehicles at certain signals and introduces new provisions for work zone safety and driver education. The bill also requires the commissioner of transportation to conduct outcome analyses for trunk highway projects and mandates public engagement in transportation planning, particularly for individuals with disabilities. Overall, the bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure, safety, and accessibility while adapting to emerging technologies and community needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.27, 168.33, 168A.10, 169.14, 169.686, 171.05, 171.06, 171.061, 171.306, 174.02, 174.38, 299A.01, 360.511, 360.531, 360.55, 360.653, 473.408, 473.4465
1st Engrossment: 473.452, 4.076, 16A.88, 160.165, 161.045, 161.088, 161.115, 161.14, 162.02, 162.09, 162.155, 168.013, 168.091, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.10, 168A.11, 169.011, 169.06, 169.09, 169.14, 169.21, 169.71, 171.01, 171.05, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.0701, 171.0705, 171.071, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 171.301, 171.306, 174.03, 174.53, 174.634, 174.75, 297A.94, 299A.55, 360.511, 360.55, 473.129, 473.13, 473.142, 473.1425, 473.386, 473.408, 473.412, 473.4465, 169.974
2nd Engrossment: 473.452, 4.076, 13.6905, 16A.88, 160.165, 161.045, 161.088, 161.115, 161.14, 162.02, 162.09, 162.155, 168.013, 168.091, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.10, 168A.11, 169.011, 169.06, 169.09, 169.14, 169.21, 169A.55, 171.01, 171.05, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.0701, 171.0705, 171.071, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 171.2405, 171.301, 171.306, 174.03, 174.53, 174.634, 174.75, 297A.94, 299A.55, 360.511, 360.55, 473.129, 473.13, 473.142, 473.1425, 473.386, 473.408, 473.412, 473.4465, 169.974