MN HF3749

Aligns Minnesota bridge and tunnel inspection standards with federal National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), incorporating federal requirements for inspection intervals and procedures into state law.

Establishes a truck parking improvement program allowing funding from trunk highway or general funds for parking capacity improvements at public, private, or partnership sites, with eligible uses including facility construction, information systems, bathroom facilities, and security systems.

Modifies active transportation education funding by capping the first 10% of annual funds at $500,000 for youth bicycle/pedestrian safety curriculum for ages 5-14, with remaining funds available for older youth and adult programs.

Extends expiration dates for certain mandated transportation reports to January 1, 2036, including bridge inspection quality assurance reports and various department planning reports, while eliminating the biennial bridge inspection quality assurance report requirement.

Repeals four scenic byway/memorial highway designations: Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive (Highway 23 in St. Louis, Pine, and Carlton Counties), Glacial Ridge Trail, Hiawatha-Appleblossom Scenic Drive, and King of Trails (Highway 75).