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MN SF3041
Bill
Status
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Coleman
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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 project
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Funds will design and construct replacement of the pedestrian enclosure and suicide deterrent barriers on the bridge located on the Twin Cities campus
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Funding comes from regional transportation sales and use tax revenue allocated for active transportation purposes
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Board of Regents must consult with persons affected by suicide at the bridge, suicide prevention organizations, and suicide prevention experts when designing the project
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Grant provision overrides existing restrictions in Minnesota Statutes section 473.4465, subdivision 3
Legislative Description
Regional transportation sales and use tax proceeds allocation modification provision and Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge suicide prevention barriers funding provision
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
3/27/2025