This bill, S.F. No. 1850, proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.03, to establish pavement asset sustainability ratio (ASR) targets for the state's transportation infrastructure.

Key Provisions:

• Calculation & Reporting:

  • The Commissioner of Transportation must calculate and report the ASR for pavements annually using criteria outlined in the Pavement Design Manual.
    
  • The ASR formula is:
    [ \text{ASR} = \frac{\text{Total Mile-Years Added}}{\text{Total System Mileage}} ]

• ASR Target Requirements:

  • The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) must achieve the following minimum ASR levels:
    
  • 0.65 by 2027
    
  • 0.75 by 2029
    
  • 0.85 by 2031 and beyond
    

• Annual Reporting:

  • The Commissioner must include ASR results for completed projects in the annual transportation system performance report.
    

Purpose:

This bill aims to improve and sustain the quality of Minnesota’s road infrastructure by ensuring that pavement maintenance and construction keep up with system wear and deterioration.