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HF2992 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Traffic safety initiatives funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3367

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to improve traffic safety measures across the state of Minnesota by providing significant funding for various road safety initiatives. This includes enhancing work zone safety, improving road safety on high-risk rural roads, supporting law enforcement traffic safety efforts, and promoting safe transportation options.

Main Provisions

  • Funding for Work Zone Safety: $300,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2026 to modify work zone designs to effectively reduce vehicle speeds on trunk highways.

  • Safe Road Zones Safety Measures:

    • $1,000,000 is allocated from the trunk highway fund for safety measures in designated safe road zones.
    • An additional $1,000,000 is provided from the general fund for similar purposes.

  • Rural High-Risk Roads Enhancements:

    • $10,000,000 is allocated for improvements in the design of rural high-risk roads to enhance safety and reduce speed. This funding is available through June 2029.
    • $2,000,000 for grants to law enforcement for enhanced safety enforcement in these areas, focusing on speed, seat belt use, driver distraction, and impaired driving.

  • Advisory Council on Traffic Safety: $2,000,000 per year for two years to support traffic safety activities and projects, including non-federal matching for federal grants.

  • Law Enforcement Training: $2,000,000 allocated for grants to local governments to train peace officers in traffic safety enforcement.

  • Safe and Sober Rides Home Program: $500,000 for grants supporting safe transportation options from hospitality and entertainment venues.

Significant Changes

This bill reinforces Minnesota's commitment to traffic safety by targeting specific problem areas like work zones and rural roads, enhancing law enforcement capabilities through financial support for training and enforcement efforts, and supporting community-based safe transportation options.

Relevant Terms

  • Trunk highway
  • Work zone safety
  • Safe road zones
  • Rural high-risk roads
  • Traffic safety enforcement
  • Advisory Council on Traffic Safety
  • Safe ride programs

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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