Minnesota SF2162 modifies state-aid engineering and design standards variances, allowing local governments to use alternative design guides without.

Minnesota SF2162 modifies state-aid engineering and design standards variances. It allows political subdivisions to use alternative roadway design guides without needing a variance from the commissioner. The bill establishes an advisory committee on design variances to investigate and recommend on variance requests. The commissioner can grant or deny variances, with special consideration for safety. If a variance is denied, the political subdivision can request a contested case hearing.

Minnesota SF2162 modifies state-aid engineering and design standards variances, allowing local governments to use alternative design guides without.

Minnesota SF2162 modifies state-aid engineering and design standards variances. It allows political subdivisions to use alternative roadway design guides without needing a variance from the commissioner. The bill establishes an advisory committee on design variances to investigate and recommend on variance requests. The commissioner can grant or deny variances, with special consideration for safety. If a variance is denied, the political subdivision can request a contested case hearing.