Minnesota SF5204 appropriates $75 million for bus rapid transit capital improvements and authorizes bond issuance.

Minnesota SF5204 appropriates $75 million from the bond proceeds fund to the Metropolitan Council for arterial bus rapid transit projects. This includes real property acquisition, predesign, design, engineering, utility relocation, demolition, and furnishing and equipping facilities. The council must allocate funds based on criteria such as project readiness, ridership potential, system expansion, and coordination with other major projects. The commissioner of management and budget is directed to sell state bonds up to $75 million to provide the appropriated funds.

Minnesota SF5204 appropriates $75 million for bus rapid transit capital improvements and authorizes bond issuance.

Minnesota SF5204 appropriates $75 million from the bond proceeds fund to the Metropolitan Council for arterial bus rapid transit projects. This includes real property acquisition, predesign, design, engineering, utility relocation, demolition, and furnishing and equipping facilities. The council must allocate funds based on criteria such as project readiness, ridership potential, system expansion, and coordination with other major projects. The commissioner of management and budget is directed to sell state bonds up to $75 million to provide the appropriated funds.