Motorized trails receiving grants-in-aid closed to nonmotorized use unless designated for that use.

HF 3677 requires that any trail receiving state grants-in-aid (under specific sections of Minnesota law) must be formally designated for nonmotorized use (like hiking or biking) to allow that use. Local governments managing these state-funded trails must follow the same process used for designating motorized use to permit nonmotorized access. If no such designation exists, the trail is closed to nonmotorized users, though exceptions include motorized wheelchairs and electric-assisted bicycles. This bill directly affects local trail managers and the public who use state-funded trails for nonmotorized recreation.