SF3367 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain traffic safety initiatives appropriation
Related bill: HF2992
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to allocate funds for various transportation and traffic safety initiatives in Minnesota. It focuses on enhancing safety in work zones, safe road zones, rural high-risk roads, and supporting law enforcement and safe transportation initiatives.
Main Provisions
Work Zone Safety:
- $300,000 in fiscal year 2026 is dedicated from the trunk highway fund for improvements in work zone designs to lower vehicle speeds when initial designs are deemed inadequate.
Safe Road Zones:
- $1,000,000 from the trunk highway fund and $1,000,000 from the general fund are appropriated to enhance safety measures in safe road zones identified in specific Minnesota statutes.
Rural High-Risk Roads:
- $10,000,000 from the trunk highway fund for safety improvements on rural high-risk roads, focusing on reducing speeds and intersection interactions.
- $2,000,000 from the general fund for law enforcement grants targeting speed enforcement, seat belt use, driver distraction, and impaired driving in rural areas.
Advisory Council on Traffic Safety:
- $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund for the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety to support traffic safety projects and match federal grants.
Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Training:
- $2,000,000 from the general fund to provide training grants for peace officers to improve traffic safety enforcement skills.
Safe and Sober Rides Home:
- $500,000 from the general fund for grants to local governments to establish safe ride programs, offering safe transportation from hospitality and entertainment venues.
Significant Changes
- Introduction of specific appropriations for assessing and redesigning unsafe work zones and rural high-risk roads.
- Expansion of safety measures and law enforcement initiatives tailored to particular zones and roads based on crash data.
- Establishment of funding for traffic safety training and community-based safe ride programs.
Relevant Terms
- Transportation safety
- Work zone design
- Safe road zones
- Rural high-risk roads
- Traffic safety enforcement
- Advisory Council on Traffic Safety
- Safe ride programs
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 08, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 08, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Citations
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