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 the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety, and $10 million for enhancements on rural high-risk roads. The bill also designates $1 million each for safety measures in safe road zones from both the trunk highway fund and the general fund, as well as $2 million for law enforcement grants to enhance safety enforcement on rural roads. Additionally, it allocates $2 million for training peace officers in traffic safety enforcement and $500,000 for safe ride programs in local communities.

The bill emphasizes the importance of reducing vehicle speeds and improving safety in work zones and rural areas, with funding contingent upon assessments by the commissioner of transportation and consultations with local traffic safety partners. The appropriations are intended to support a comprehensive approach to traffic safety, including roadway design improvements, law enforcement training, and community-based safe ride initiatives.