Minnesota HF749 establishes performance requirements and conditional termination for the Northstar Commuter Rail line.

Minnesota HF749 sets performance requirements for the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which runs between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake. If the line fails to meet certain ridership targets or farebox recovery ratios, it faces termination. The Metropolitan Council must cease all services, terminate agreements, and sell assets. The commissioner must also terminate leases and other agreements. Any revenue from asset sales must be deposited into the general fund. The bill applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.

Minnesota HF749 establishes performance requirements and conditional termination for the Northstar Commuter Rail line.

Minnesota HF749 sets performance requirements for the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which runs between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake. If the line fails to meet certain ridership targets or farebox recovery ratios, it faces termination. The Metropolitan Council must cease all services, terminate agreements, and sell assets. The commissioner must also terminate leases and other agreements. Any revenue from asset sales must be deposited into the general fund. The bill applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.