MN HF1309

Appropriates $4.287 billion for transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety activities for fiscal years 2010-2011, distributed across trunk highway, local roads, transit, aeronautics, and public safety programs.

Authorizes $40 million in trunk highway bonds for interchange construction promoting economic development and local federal match funding, with 50% allocation to metropolitan and 50% to greater Minnesota districts.

Establishes Stillwater lift bridge endowment account funded by state/federal appropriations and private contributions, with investment income dedicated to bridge operations and routine maintenance.

Creates Design-Build Project Selection Council to evaluate and support up to 15 county and municipal transportation projects using design-build contracting methods, with comprehensive procurement procedures and annual reporting requirements.

Modifies motor vehicle fee deposits to vehicle services operating account, expands transit service for disabled veterans, increases municipal state-aid administrative costs from 1.5% to 2%, and establishes discount transit pass pilot program for homeless individuals through charitable organizations.