Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF3199

Introduced
3/30/23  

Caption

Brooklyn Park and Champlin U.S. Highway 169 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

Impact

The appropriations stipulated in SF3199 will specifically facilitate improvements to an essential traffic intersection, thereby making significant modifications to local infrastructure. The successful enactment of this bill would lead to enhancements that not only better traffic management but also promote safety for both vehicular and pedestrian movements in the area. Such improvements could lead to reduced congestion and increased accessibility, which may further support local economic activities and community development.

Summary

SF3199 is a legislative bill that appropriates $10 million from the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund for intersection improvements at the crossroad of U.S. Highway 169 and 109th Avenue North in the cities of Brooklyn Park and Champlin. The bill authorizes the establishing of grants to facilitate environmental documentation, preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, final design, and the construction of essential infrastructure improvements necessary for this project. This funding aims to enhance local road portions that are crucial for traffic flow and safety at a critical intersection, which impacts both communities significantly.

Contention

While the specific discussions and voting history around SF3199 may not exhibit overt contention, infrastructure bills can often raise concerns regarding budget allocations and prioritization of projects. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of spending state funds on certain improvements versus others that are perceived to have a more pressing urgency. Local community members and advocacy groups might also express differing views on how these improvements align with broader transportation and environmental goals.

Companion Bills

MN HF3179

Similar To Brooklyn Park and Champlin; marked U.S. Highway 169 intersection improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF3179

Brooklyn Park and Champlin; marked U.S. Highway 169 intersection improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2695

Brooklyn Park and Champlin; 109th Avenue North and marked U.S. Highway 169 intersection improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF2662

109th Avenue North and marked U.S. Highway 169 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

MN SF35

Scott County Highway 169 safety improvements bond issue and appropriation

MN SF724

Byron U.S. Highway 14 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

MN SF723

Byron U.S. Highway 14 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

MN SF781

Byron U.S. Highway 14 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

MN HF2272

Byron; marked U.S. Highway 14 intersection improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF551

Anoka County 99th Avenue Northeast to 117th Avenue Northeast intersection and Trunk Highway 65 improvements bond issue and appropriation

MN SF3423

Byron U.S. Highway 14 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.