The bill proposes modifications to the budget allocation for various transportation sectors in Minnesota for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Here are the key components:

1. Aeronautics: Increases funding for airport development and assistance, including matching state funds with federal aid for infrastructure projects, maintenance of airport safety systems, and civil air patrol activities.

2. Transit and Active Transportation: Allocates funds for a new electric transit vehicle program in Rochester and supports various federal and state transit projects. These funds cover mobile app development, accessible vehicles, charging stations, and related operating costs.

3. Safe Routes to School Program: Provides general fund appropriations to enhance safety and infrastructure for school routes, ensuring availability of funds till 2027, with a set base for subsequent fiscal years.

4. Passenger Rail: Substantial funding is dedicated to the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express rail project for improvements that include station enhancements, land acquisitions, and construction related to intercity service expansions. Additional funds are designated for expanded Amtrak services and participation in the Midwest fleet pool.

5. Freight: Allocates funds for improvements to the Stone Arch Bridge, operates weight and safety enforcement systems, and procures a statewide freight network optimization tool.

The proposed allocations emphasize infrastructure development, safety enhancements, and modernization of transit systems while supporting local and regional transportation needs. These changes extend the availability of some appropriations and detail specific uses and conditions for the allocated funds.