This bill aims to modify the requirements for trunk highway project development, scoping, and alternatives analysis in Minnesota. It introduces a new section, [161.1615] PROJECT SCOPING AND DEVELOPMENT, which outlines the definitions, applications, and processes for major highway projects on the trunk highway system. The bill specifies that these requirements apply to projects involving construction, reconstruction, or significant changes to highway capacity, and establishes a comprehensive framework for evaluating project alternatives that consider safety, accessibility, and mobility for various transportation system users. Additionally, it mandates that the project development process must include a thorough analysis of design alternatives and must not conflict with existing environmental regulations. Furthermore, the bill establishes a Project Scoping and Development Working Group to develop and implement the new requirements. This group will consist of various stakeholders, including transportation department staff, metropolitan planning organizations, and experts in transportation planning. The working group is tasked with evaluating current practices, proposing updated methodologies for cost-benefit analyses, and submitting a report by February 1, 2027, detailing their findings and recommendations. The bill also includes an appropriation of funds from the trunk highway fund to support the working group's activities and the implementation of the new project scoping and development requirements.