1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; limiting use of the westbound E-ZPass lane on Interstate 
1.3 	Highway 394; instituting public notification requirements.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. I-394 HIGH-OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE HOURS; SPECIAL 
1.6 	EVENTS; PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.
 1.7 	(a) Except under the conditions specified in paragraph (b), the commissioner must 
1.8 	maintain the reversible high-occupancy vehicle lane on marked Interstate Highway 394 in 
1.9 	the eastbound direction.
1.10 	(b) The commissioner may open the reversible high-occupancy vehicle lane in the 
1.11 	westbound direction at designated times if:
1.12 	(1) a planned major event is to occur in the metropolitan area that impacts vehicular 
1.13 	traffic patterns;
1.14 	(2) the commissioner provides to the public at least 48 hours' notice of the reversible 
1.15 	high-occupancy vehicle lane's hours and direction; and
1.16 	(3) the commissioner restores the reversible high-occupancy vehicle lane to its eastbound 
1.17 	direction as soon as practicable.
1.18 	(c) For purposes of this section, "major event" includes arts and cultural events, sporting 
1.19 	events, entertainment events, and any significant attraction that may impact vehicular traffic 
1.20 	patterns.

1.21 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective June 1, 2025.