1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; requiring a traffic safety study on marked Trunk Highway 
1.3 	210 in Pillager; requiring a report.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. MARKED TRUNK HIGHWAY 210 TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY.
 1.6 	(a) The commissioner of transportation must conduct a traffic safety study on marked 
1.7 	Trunk Highway 210 within the city limits of Pillager. At a minimum, the study must: (1) 
1.8 	analyze current safety issues, including but not limited to traffic speeds, risk of collisions, 
1.9 	and pedestrian safety; and (2) identify options and costs for immediate short- and long-term 
1.10 	safety improvements and enhancements, including but not limited to flashing amber lights, 
1.11 	radar-assisted speed indicator signs, and reducing the speed limit.
1.12 	(b) The study must also examine the risks and impacts associated with the close proximity 
1.13 	of marked Trunk Highway 210 to Pillager High School by conducting research during 
1.14 	months when school is in session and during the hours when school is starting in the morning 
1.15 	and ending in the afternoon.
1.16 	(c) The commissioner must submit a copy of the study to the members and staff of the 
1.17 	legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance by February 
1.18 	1, 2020.
1.19 	(d) The commissioner must use existing funds to conduct the study.

1.20 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.