Traffic calming program established for cities of the first class, eligible improvements identified, and money appropriated.

HF 678 establishes a two-year traffic calming program for Minnesota's largest cities (cities of the first class), appropriating $10 million for fiscal year 2026 and $10 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund. Funding is distributed equally between two methods: 50% based on each city's population share (using 2020 census data) and 50% based on cities' documented financial needs per state law. Eligible improvements include safety features like curb bump-outs, raised crosswalks, traffic islands, and other street modifications designed to slow vehicles and improve pedestrian safety. This is a one-time appropriation specifically for cities, not for general state road projects.