Create safer crossing for pedestrians on Minnesota highways and busy roads.

(building a bridge across major busy roads in Minnesota for bikers and pedestrians )

 

 

The purpose of this act is to create a way for pedestrians and bikers to get from one side of a busy road to the other

side of the busy road, faster and safer.

 

 

- Less percentage of fatalities between pedestrians and drivers on busy roads.

- Faster commute for pedestrians from one side of the highway and or busy road to the other.

- Safer for children/students to get to and from school that is on the other side of the highway and or busy road.

- Minnesota has a huge biking and walking population, so building these pedestrian bridges will be in favor of them.

- Building these pedestrian bridges will increase Minnesota’s walking score.

(Minnesota’s current walking score: 30)

 

 

- Bridge: A structure carrying a path to another place over an obstacle

- Pedestrian: A person walking along a road or developed area

- Fatality: An occurrence of death by accident

- Walking Score: A numerical rating from 0 to 100 that measures the walkability of any address

- Pedestrian Bridge: A structure designed specifically for people on foot, allowing them to cross over gaps or obstacles

such as roads, rivers, or railways

- Driver: A person who drives a vehicle

- Biker: A person who rides a bicycle

 

 

A percentage of Minnesotan’s taxes will go to the construction of these pedestrian bridges. Since the average Minnesotan

pays between 5.35% and 9.85% of their yearly income on their taxes, the average Minnesotan will be likely pay about

0.54% of their taxes for the construction of these pedestrian bridges

 

 

There are no penalties or enforcement for any violation of this act as of November 2025.

 

 

The effective date for this bill will be as soon as January 2026.