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This bill establishes a comprehensive process for municipal approval of guideway transportation plans in Minnesota, excluding light rail transit. The legislation requires the Metropolitan Council to hold public hearings on preliminary design plans and submit these plans to the governing bodies of cities, counties, and towns where the guideway is proposed. Local governments must review and approve or disapprove the plans within 45 days of the initial hearing, with the ability to specify amendments that would address their concerns. If local governments disapprove the plans, the Council must hold a second public hearing and potentially modify the plans to address objections. The bill also allows local governments to revoke their approval at any point before federal funding is secured and prohibits the Council from applying for federal funds until all affected municipalities have approved the plans. Furthermore, if final design plans include substantial changes to the route, location, or infrastructure, the local approval process must be repeated. The bill aims to give local municipalities more control and input over transportation infrastructure projects in their jurisdictions, ensuring that their concerns are carefully considered during the planning process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0752&ssn=0&y=2025