HF2684

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists in the city of Mazeppa, Minnesota. It seeks to provide funds for planning and designing a system of multi-use trails and safe pathways through the city.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $250,000 from the state’s bond proceeds fund specifically for the city of Mazeppa. This money is intended to cover the costs associated with pre-designing and designing a multi-use paved trail system.
• Focus on Safety: The project is intended to create safe routes for pedestrians, bicycles, wheelchairs, and other nonmotorized wheeled vehicles, with an emphasis on safety and ease of use.
• Bond Issuance: It authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance these improvements. The Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget is responsible for selling and issuing up to $250,000 in state bonds to fund the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill allows for the issuance of new state bonds as outlined by Minnesota state statutes and the state constitution, specifically for this pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure project.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Pedestrian and bike safety
• Paved trail system
• Nonmotorized vehicles
• State bonds
• Safe routes to school