Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to allocate funds to support transportation management efforts in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. It aims to enhance public education, expand services, and reduce vehicle miles traveled in the metropolitan area.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to appropriate $425,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the St. Paul Transportation Management Organization. Similarly, it allocates $105,000 annually for the same fiscal years to the Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization.
• Use of Funds: These funds are intended for various activities, including staffing, communications, outreach, education, program development, and operations management. The goal is to support a reduction in vehicle miles traveled by expanding transportation services and public education.
• Grant Payments: The bill specifies that the commissioner of transportation must issue these grants in full by July 1 each year.

Significant Changes

• This legislation introduces one-time financial appropriations to support specific transportation management initiatives in Minneapolis and St. Paul for two consecutive years, focusing on lowering vehicle usage within the metropolitan area.

Relevant Terms

• Transportation management
• Minneapolis
• St. Paul
• Grant
• Vehicle miles traveled
• Public education and outreach
• Fiscal year appropriations