This bill appropriates funds for various traffic safety initiatives in Minnesota, with a total of $16.8 million allocated for fiscal year 2026. Key provisions include $300,000 for work zone safety improvements, $2 million for grants to law enforcement agencies to enhance safety enforcement on rural high-risk roads, and $10 million for roadway design improvements on those same roads. Additionally, $1 million is designated for safety measures in safe road zones, and $2 million is allocated for the traffic safety activities of the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety, which includes funding for traffic safety projects and federal grant matches.

Further, the bill provides $2 million for training local peace officers in traffic safety enforcement and $500,000 for safe ride programs aimed at ensuring safe transportation options for patrons of hospitality and entertainment businesses. These appropriations are intended to enhance overall road safety, reduce vehicle speeds, and improve enforcement efforts across the state, with specific focus on high-risk areas and work zones.