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State Aid E-Scene

May 2021

COVID Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) The federal government is providing $162 million to the State of Minnesota, of which $20 million will go to greater Minnesota State Aid cities and counties, and $20 million to Metropolitan Council to distribute. Read more on the COVID CRRSAA.

Standard Specifications for Construction 2020 Version MnDOT has released the latest version of the Standard Specification for Construction for use on local agency State Aid Funded and Federal Aid Funded construction projects. Local agency projects with bid openings on or after February 1, 2022 will be required to use the 2020 version of the MnDOT Standard Specifications for construction. Read more on the 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.

How is MnDOT Preparing for a Connected and Automated Future? MnDOT’s Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) is responsible for managing a fiber optic network used for traffic management. This fiber network provides connectivity to an extensive network of devices to help manage traffic and incidents on the state highway system. Read more on how MnDOT is preparing for a connected and automated future.

State Aid Bikeway Webpage Update Are you looking for online resource for bicycle path design guidance on federal aid and state aid projects?  The State Aid Bicycle Path Design webpage is a good place to start.  Read more on the bikeway webpage update.

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