1.1A bill for an act1.2relating to transportation; providing for roundabout design.1.3BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:1.4    Section 1. ROUNDABOUTS DESIGN.1.5(a) The commissioner of transportation shall, as part of the next regular update of 1.6appropriate design and highway construction manuals, develop specifications or standards 1.7on the design of roundabouts. The specifications or standards must include consideration 1.8of the suitability of roundabout designs for commercial motor vehicles, as defined in 1.9Minnesota Statutes, section 169.011, subdivision 16.1.10(b) In developing the specifications or standards, the commissioner shall consult 1.11with:1.12(1) the Minnesota Trucking Association; and1.13(2) representatives, as identified by the commissioner, of persons who regularly 1.14obtain oversize or overweight permits under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169, and are 1.15reasonably likely to travel on routes that would include a roundabout.1.16(c) The commissioner shall distribute the specifications or standards, or a similar 1.17advisory guidance document, to local road authorities.1.18EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.