SF72

Senate File No. 72 is a proposed bill focused on transportation policy in Minnesota. It outlines that before a transportation project or portfolio can be included in state or metropolitan transportation improvement programs, an impact assessment must be carried out. This assessment will evaluate the project's compliance with specified environmental goals, specifically regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the decrease of vehicle miles traveled.

If a project does not meet these criteria, the responsible entity must either modify the project to meet the goals, mix different projects to create a compliant portfolio, or altogether halt the project's development and exclude it from the transportation program. This legislative bill aims to integrate environmental considerations into transportation planning more robustly, aligning with broader state goals for reducing environmental impact.