Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to allocate state funds to transportation management organizations in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The goal is to support these organizations in their efforts to reduce vehicle travel within the metro area, by providing resources for expanding their services and educating the public.

Main Provisions

• An allocation of $425,000 for both the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years will be given to the St. Paul Transportation Management Organization. This will fund service expansions, public education, and other initiatives aimed at reducing vehicle miles traveled.
• An allocation of $105,000 for both the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years will be provided to the Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization. Similar to the St. Paul allocation, these funds will support service expansions and operational initiatives.
• The bill mandates that the full appropriations must be disbursed to the respective organizations by July 1 of each fiscal year.
• These appropriations are to be used specifically for staffing, communication, outreach, educational programs, program development, and operations management, as well as any related activities.

Significant Changes

• The appropriations stipulated by this bill are onetime, meaning they are not intended to establish a recurring funding source beyond the specified fiscal years.
• The commissioner of transportation is explicitly instructed not to retain any portion of the funding but to transfer it entirely to the designated organizations.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriations
• Transportation Management Organizations
• Vehicle Miles Traveled
• Public Education
• Service Expansion
• Minneapolis
• St. Paul