SF2169

Purpose

Provide funding to support a pedestrian bridge project over the Rum River Dam in the city of Anoka, by moving money into the active transportation program and using it for grants to the city.

Main Provisions

• Transfer of funds: The commissioner of transportation must move $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the active transportation account in the special revenue fund (per Minnesota Statutes section 174.38).
• Appropriation for the Rum River Dam Pedestrian Bridge: The same $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the active transportation account to the commissioner of transportation for the active transportation program. The money may be used to make one or more grants to the city of Anoka for:
  • design
  • engineering
  • environmental analysis
  • land acquisition
  • construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Rum River Dam in Anoka, in connection with Rum River Dam improvements.
• Availability: The appropriation remains available until June 30, 2029.

Implementation Details

• Recipient and purpose: The city of Anoka receives grants (one or more) to fund the bridge project.
• Scope of work: The funds cover planning and building steps including design, engineering, environmental review, land purchase, and construction of the pedestrian bridge.
• Project context: The bridge is part of broader Rum River Dam improvements.

Significance and Impact

• Infrastructure for active transportation: Creates or advances a pedestrian/walkway bridge to improve non-motorized access.
• Funding mechanism: Uses the active transportation program and reallocates funds from the general fund into a dedicated account for active transportation projects.

Fiscal and Legal References

• Transfers from the general fund to the active transportation account under the statutory framework (Minnesota Statutes section 174.38).

Availability and Timing

• Fiscal year: 2026
• funds availability: through June 30, 2029

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Relevant Terms active transportation account general fund Minnesota Statutes section 174.38 fiscal year 2026 Rum River Dam Pedestrian Bridge city of Anoka design engineering environmental analysis land acquisition construction grants Active Transportation Program Rum River Dam improvements appropriation available until June 30, 2029