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Lawmakers consider tougher distracted driving rules

Lawmakers consider tougher distracted driving rules

At the state Capitol today, a joint House-Senate committee heard suggestions for possible additional laws against cell phone use in cars and measures to prevent distracted driving.
by Martin Moylan

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Transportation needs go unmet for lack of funds

Transportation needs go unmet for lack of funds

State and local transportation officials meet Thursday to discuss the long list of bridge and highway projects that are waiting for funding. But they know that the wish list is much longer -- and more expensive -- than the state can afford. That means many highway improvements that should be done, won't be.
by Dan Olson

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Lawmaker calls for higher gas tax

Lawmaker calls for higher gas tax

A member of the state Senate Transportation Committee says Minnesota will have to raise its gasoline tax to help pay for roads and bridges.
by Dan Olson

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A busy year for highway and bridge construction

A busy year for highway and bridge construction

State transportation officials announced a long list of highway and bridge construction projects that will get underway shortly in Minnesota.
by Dan Olson

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Pawlenty wants Minnesota to test mileage tax

Pawlenty wants Minnesota to test mileage tax

State officials say Minnesota is working on a pilot program to test the idea of charging drivers for each mile they drive. Other states around the country are considering a vehicle mileage tax, as revenues from the gas tax are expected to decline.
by Tim Nelson

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Federal money to fund Minn. highway improvements

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced $180 million worth of new road and bridge projects in greater Minnesota today. The projects will be funded by federal stimulus dollars.
by Sea Stachura

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Transportation projects top the list, but is there enough money?

Transportation projects top the list, but is there enough money?

The new stimulus agreement sends $46 billion to transportation projects such as highway, bridge and mass transit construction. While Minnesota's share of that is not known, the federal funds are sure to be another factor as lawmakers figure out how much to spend on road projects.
by Sen. Julianne Ortman

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Transportation one exception to funding crisis

Transportation one exception to funding crisis

While most every area of state government faces trims, bridge and road funding can't be touched.
by Dan Olson

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The list of bridges

The list of bridges

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced a bridge improvement plan that includes replacements for the 11 highway and freeway bridges listed here.

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