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MN SF2148
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Dibble
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AI Summary
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Metropolitan Council must provide a $15,000,000 grant in fiscal year 2026 to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents for the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge on the Twin Cities campus
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Funding covers design and construction of replacement pedestrian enclosure and suicide deterrent barriers on the bridge
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Grant comes from regional transportation sales and use tax revenue allocated to the Metropolitan Council for active transportation purposes
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Board of Regents must consult with persons affected by suicide at this bridge, suicide prevention organizations, and suicide prevention experts when designing the project
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Provision overrides existing restrictions in Minnesota Statutes section 473.4465, subdivision 3
Legislative Description
Regional transportation sales and use tax allocation modification; Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge suicide prevention barriers funding allocation
Last Action
Author added Clark
3/13/2025