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This bill addresses transportation services and funding in Minnesota through three key provisions: First, it appropriates funds for a comprehensive study of intercity bus service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth, requiring an analysis of current demand, potential service improvements, ridership estimates, costs, and recommendations for feasibility. Second, the bill cancels an uncommitted balance of approximately $194,413,803 previously allocated for the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express passenger rail project, returning these funds to the general fund. Third, the bill instructs the commissioner of transportation to transfer a calculated amount from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund in fiscal year 2025, with the transfer amount being the canceled rail project funds minus the bus service study appropriation. The bus service study must be completed by February 1, 2026, and submitted to legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members with transportation oversight, aiming to provide insights into potential improvements in regional public transportation infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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