This bill addresses transportation funding and policy modifications in Minnesota, allocating a budget for agencies such as the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety. It includes appropriations for various projects, including grants for transit services, traffic safety improvements, and infrastructure enhancements. Notable provisions involve funding for autonomous mower research, increased surcharges for electric and hybrid vehicles, and the establishment of a resilient pavement program. The bill also modifies existing policies, such as delaying the effective date for motorcycle lane filtering and removing lane splitting authorization. Additionally, it introduces new appropriations for specific programs, including $250,000 for the University of Minnesota's empowering small communities program and $900,000 for Tribal affairs construction workforce training.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of communication and support for businesses affected by construction projects by mandating the designation of a business liaison and the development of a construction communication plan. It establishes a Local Business Construction Impacts Assistance Program to provide financial support to impacted businesses. The bill also introduces amendments to streamline the variance process for engineering standards, enhance safety measures, and improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities in transportation services. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance transportation infrastructure, safety, and accessibility while ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

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