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State Aid E-Scene

August 2024

LRRB Resources for FHWA Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity Requirements The FHWA mandated a new minimum standard for pavement marking “retroreflectivity.” The rule requires state and local agencies or officials to implement a method within four years for maintaining pavement marking retroreflectivity at or above minimum levels by September 6, 2026. Read more pavement marking retroreflectivity requirements.

Carbon Reduction Program Funds Available IIJA created a new formula program called the Carbon Reduction Program. The Carbon Reduction Program provides Minnesota with approximately $20.9 million annually over five years to fund projects that reduce carbon emissions from surface transportation. Read more on the Carbon Reduction Program.

State Aid Emergency Relief Update It has been a busy storm season and one that is vastly different from the past couple of years when drought conditions persisted across the state. From an emergency relief standpoint, the summer of 2024 resulted in numerous locals being affected. Read more ER update.

Employee News State Aid is welcoming Kirk Allen (D3), Ben Nixa (Metro), and Willy Rabenberg (D7).  Read more employee news.

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities.  

If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.

If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.