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SF 1487

Resilient pavement program establishment for certain trunk highway project modifications to pavement design life

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Carlson and 4 co-sponsors

Summary of SF 1487: Resilient Pavement Program Establishment Purpose and IntentThis bill seeks to establish a resilient pavement program for certain trunk highway project modificat

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Bill Summary · SF 1487

Summary of SF 1487: Resilient Pavement Program Establishment

Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to establish a resilient pavement program for certain trunk highway project modifications to pavement design life. The goal is to promote the use of more durable and sustainable pavement materials and techniques on Minnesota's trunk highway system.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to establish a resilient pavement program to provide grants and technical assistance for trunk highway projects that extend the design life of pavement.
  • Defines "resilient pavement" as pavement materials and techniques that have a demonstrated 50-year design life or greater.
  • Specifies that the program will provide grants to cover the incremental cost difference between standard pavement design and resilient pavement design.
  • Directs MnDOT to develop criteria for selecting projects that qualify for the program, prioritizing projects that maximize the lifespan and sustainability benefits of resilient pavement.
  • Appropriates $20 million per year from the Trunk Highway Fund to fund the resilient pavement program.

Affected Parties

  • The Minnesota Department of Transportation, which will be responsible for administering the new resilient pavement program.
  • Cities, counties, and other local governments that maintain trunk highways, as they will be eligible to apply for grants to use resilient pavement on those projects.
  • Taxpayers, as the bill appropriates funding from the Trunk Highway Fund to support the program.
  • Pavement material and construction companies, as the program is intended to increase demand for more durable and sustainable paving solutions.

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced on February 17, 2025 and has been assigned to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
  • If enacted, the resilient pavement program would be established and begin providing grants starting in the 2026 fiscal year.
  • The program would be ongoing, with the $20 million annual appropriation continuing in future years unless modified by the legislature.

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

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