Establishes performance requirements for the Northstar Commuter Rail line and conditions for its termination.

The bill sets performance requirements for the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which runs between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake. If the rail line fails to meet these requirements, including a farebox recovery ratio of at least 40 percent starting in 2026, total ridership of at least 900,000 annually, or total ridership of at least 450,000 in any six-month period starting June 1, 2025, the Metropolitan Council must terminate all services. This includes stopping passenger service, closing stations, and ending law enforcement services.

Establishes performance requirements for the Northstar Commuter Rail line and conditions for its termination.

The bill sets performance requirements for the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which runs between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake. If the rail line fails to meet these requirements, including a farebox recovery ratio of at least 40 percent starting in 2026, total ridership of at least 900,000 annually, or total ridership of at least 450,000 in any six-month period starting June 1, 2025, the Metropolitan Council must terminate all services. This includes stopping passenger service, closing stations, and ending law enforcement services.