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HF 3199

Minneapolis and St. Paul; transportation management organizations funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samantha Sencer-Mura

The bill provides two years of grants to St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis TMOs to fund programs, staffing, and outreach aimed at reducing vehicle miles traveled in the metro area.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3199

Summary of HF 3199 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose

HF 3199 proposes appropriations from the general fund to support transportation management organizations (TMOs) in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The goal is to fund programming, service expansion, and public education/information efforts intended to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) across the metropolitan area.

Key Provisions

  • Funding appropriations

    • St. Paul Transportation Management Organization (SPTMO):
    • $425,000 in fiscal year 2026
    • $425,000 in fiscal year 2027
    • Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization (DMTMO):
    • $105,000 in fiscal year 2026
    • $105,000 in fiscal year 2027

  • Use of funds

    • Grants to each TMO (St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis) to support:
    • Programming and service expansion
    • Staffing
    • Communications and outreach
    • Education program development
    • Operations management
    • Public education and information campaigns aimed at reducing vehicle miles traveled in the metro area

  • Grant administration

    • The Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation must issue grants in full by July 1 of each year.
    • The appropriations are one-time (non-recurring) within the specified fiscal years.
    • The Commissioner must not retain any portion of the appropriations (i.e., 100% of the funds must be paid as grants).

Who is Affected

  • Primary recipients:

    • St. Paul Transportation Management Organization (SPTMO)
    • Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization (DMTMO)

  • Beneficiaries:

    • Residents and workers in Minneapolis and St. Paul who engage in travel within the metropolitan area, through enhanced transportation programs and outreach designed to reduce VMT.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative status:

    • Introduced in the Minnesota House (HF 3199) on April 21, 2025, by Representative Sencer-Mura (co-sponsor).
    • Referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for consideration.

  • Funding timeline:

    • Onetime appropriations payable in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
    • Grants must be disbursed in full by July 1 of each respective year (2026 and 2027).

Observations

  • The bill does not create new ongoing funding beyond the two specified fiscal years; rather, it establishes targeted, time-limited grants to support TMOs’ efforts to reduce vehicle travel.
  • It emphasizes investments in staffing, outreach, and education as core components of reducing VMT in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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