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MN SF2094
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doron Clark
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "crosswalk" to include roadway shoulders and crossings for bikeways, public trails, and paths used by pedestrians or nonmotorized users, not just marked pedestrian crossings at intersections
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Establishes a default 15 mph speed limit in school zones statewide, with road authorities required to post signs during normal sign replacement cycles
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Strengthens pedestrian right-of-way protections by requiring drivers to stop (not just yield) for pedestrians in crosswalks, with violations upgraded to gross misdemeanor for repeat offenses within one year (effective August 1, 2025)
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Modifies the electric-assisted bicycle rebate program by setting a flat 75% rebate rate (up to $750, reduced from $1,500) with hard income caps of $78,000 for joint filers and $41,000 for others, and changes allocation from first-come-first-served to random lottery when demand exceeds supply
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Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to establish minimum lane widths of 9-10 feet for urban roads with design speeds under 35 mph by February 15, 2027, and extends no-parking zones to within 20 feet of any crosswalk (not just at intersections)
Legislative Description
Various requirements governing active transportation modification
Last Action
Chief author added Clark
3/20/2025