Minnesota SF1545 reallocates funds from the Northern Lights Express rail project to the highway user tax distribution fund and commissions a study on.

Minnesota SF1545 cancels the uncommitted balance of the fiscal year 2024 appropriation for the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express intercity passenger rail project and transfers the remaining funds to the highway user tax distribution fund. The bill also appropriates money for a study on the Minneapolis-Duluth intercity bus service corridor. The study must analyze existing demand and service levels, identify and evaluate alternatives for intercity bus service improvements, consider barriers and risks, and make recommendations on the feasibility of such improvements.

Minnesota SF1545 reallocates funds from the Northern Lights Express rail project to the highway user tax distribution fund and commissions a study on.

Minnesota SF1545 cancels the uncommitted balance of the fiscal year 2024 appropriation for the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express intercity passenger rail project and transfers the remaining funds to the highway user tax distribution fund. The bill also appropriates money for a study on the Minneapolis-Duluth intercity bus service corridor. The study must analyze existing demand and service levels, identify and evaluate alternatives for intercity bus service improvements, consider barriers and risks, and make recommendations on the feasibility of such improvements.