2007 Minnesota Statutes

161.53 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
The commissioner may set aside in each fiscal year up to two percent of the total amount of
all funds appropriated to the commissioner other than county state-aid and municipal state-aid
highway funds for transportation research including public and private research partnerships.
The commissioner shall spend this money for (1) research to improve the design, construction,
maintenance, management, and environmental compatibility of transportation systems; (2)
research on transportation policies that enhance energy efficiency and economic development;
(3) programs for implementing and monitoring research results; and (4) development of
transportation education and outreach activities. Of all funds appropriated to the commissioner
other than state-aid funds, the commissioner shall spend 0.1 percent, but not exceeding $800,000
in any fiscal year, for research and related activities performed by the Center for Transportation
Studies of the University of Minnesota. The center shall establish a technology transfer and
training center for Minnesota transportation professionals.
History: 1991 c 298 art 8 s 1; 1996 c 455 art 3 s 14