SAINT PAUL, MN—On Monday, House and Senate Republicans unveiled their comprehensive, future-oriented proposal for transportation in Minnesota: the Road and Bridge Act of 2015 (House File 4). The Republican plan invests $7 billion more over the next decade without raising taxes. The ten-year approach prioritizes road and bridge infrastructure through:
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Immediate repair of roads in Minnesota communities.
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Highway improvements for commuters and commerce.
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Reliable, long-term funding without raising taxes.
Rep. Roz Peterson, R-Lakeville, issued the following statement after the release of the plan:
"The Road and Bridge Act of 2015 is a long-term plan that will address Minnesota's transportation needs without the harmful impact of a gas tax increase," Peterson said. "Our approach prioritizes roads and bridges, making the long-term transportation investments our state needs. The $7 billion investment in this plan will help repair or replace more than 15,500 lane miles of road and 330 bridges statewide."
For more information on the Republican transportation proposal, please click here.
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