HF 3025

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/13/2014 02:41pm

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; limiting conversion of general purpose traffic lanes;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 160.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [160.99] GENERAL PURPOSE LANES.
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new text begin (a) A road authority, including the governing body of a city, may not convert,
transfer, or utilize a general purpose lane on a street or highway:
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new text begin (1) for use in intercity passenger rail, commuter rail, or light rail transit; or
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new text begin (2) exclusively for one or more of the following: bicyclists, pedestrians, bus rapid
transit including arterial bus rapid transit, express buses, streetcars, or high-occupancy
vehicles.
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new text begin (b) This section does not apply to a shoulder, as defined in section 169.011,
subdivision 74, converted to a dynamic shoulder lane that operates as a general purpose
lane during certain periods.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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