HF422

Purpose

This bill allocates state money to support programs that improve safety and convenience for people traveling by walking, biking, or other non-car methods, especially for students traveling to and from school.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 provides appropriations of 10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and 10,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• The funds are to be given to the commissioner of transportation.
• The money is for two programs:
  • Safe Routes to School program (Minnesota Statutes section 174.40)
  • Active Transportation program (Minnesota Statutes section 174.38)

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces dedicated funding for these two programs for two future fiscal years.
• Does not specify changes to program rules or eligibility; it purely commits new funding to the programs.

Fiscal Impact

• Total funding: 20,000,000 over two years (10,000,000 in FY2026 and 10,000,000 in FY2027).

Effective Date

• Not stated in the provided text.

Relevant Terms - Safe Routes to School program - Active Transportation program - Minnesota Statutes section 174.40 - Minnesota Statutes section 174.38 - commissioner of transportation - appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027