New bike trail from Harmony to Caledonia funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $14 million from state bond proceeds to fund Phase 1 of a new bike trail connecting Harmony to Caledonia, following Highway 44 and Highway 52 through Canton, Mabel, and Spring Grove. The funds will cover property acquisition, easements, predesign, and design work for the trail. The state is authorized to issue up to $14 million in bonds to finance this project, with unspent funds potentially used for engineering and construction. The bill directly affects the cities along the route and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which will manage the trail development.