Minnesota SF3279 modifies requirements for mitigating transportation project impacts on businesses.

Minnesota SF3279 modifies requirements for mitigating transportation project impacts on businesses. It requires transportation authorities to designate a business liaison for projects with substantial business impacts. The liaison must consult with affected businesses and develop a construction communication plan. The bill establishes a local business construction impacts assistance program to provide financial assistance to eligible businesses. The commissioner must allocate one percent of the total project cost estimate for this program.

Minnesota SF3279 modifies requirements for mitigating transportation project impacts on businesses.

Minnesota SF3279 modifies requirements for mitigating transportation project impacts on businesses. It requires transportation authorities to designate a business liaison for projects with substantial business impacts. The liaison must consult with affected businesses and develop a construction communication plan. The bill establishes a local business construction impacts assistance program to provide financial assistance to eligible businesses. The commissioner must allocate one percent of the total project cost estimate for this program.