Cap Inhibitory Road Construction Undertakings

 

This legislation aims to minimize unnecessary nuisances for the average Minnesotan by capping the number of

non-essential, large road work projects in any given city. The cap will be set at one non-essential project at a time,

per city. MnDOT will continue to use its priority system and discretion for project decisions. This provides an

exception for projects that will be necessary for the safety of motorists. Due to the extent of motorways in St. Paul

and Minneapolis, they will be exempt from the policy

 

This bill ensures that the Department of Transportation maintains a level of respect and concern for the average

Minnesotan. Beyond this, it will prevent laborers from being at risk of fatalities and injuries associated with work

zones by limiting tasks to those necessary for the overall well-being of all involved. Economically, this bill maintains

frugality and purpose in taxpayer dollars; billions of dollars are allotted each year, with little say of the affected

citizens. Ensuring the health, happiness, and wealth of Minnesotans will remain the priority of the MnDOT, but

effectiveness will be improved in each value.

 

 

Non-essential projects: projects relating to road maintenance and construction, that are not for preventing likely

injury and fatality of motorists.

Large road work projects: projects relating to road maintenance that block or limit motorways for longer than 96 hours.

St.Paul-Minneapolis provision: These two ordinances are exempt from this legislation on or within the defined boundaries

of each ordinance.

 

 

This bill will be funded by a reallocation of $1.5 million from the MnDOT general fund into salaries of state government

agents, who will ensure the compliance of MnDOT employees tasked with planning and project management.

 

Individuals found to be in violation of this law may be subject to demotion, leave, or termination of position at the

discretion of the state agents outlined above.

 

 

Upon being signed into law, this bill will become effective at the beginning of the 2027 fiscal year, to allow for the

proper allocation of funds and reorganization in the MnDOT