Bill > SF4326

This bill aims to consolidate transit services in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, designating the Metropolitan Council as the exclusive operator of transit service starting July 1, 2027, and prohibiting local governments from operating their own transit services unless under agreement with the Council. To facilitate this consolidation, the bill establishes a Transit Consolidation Task Force, composed of representatives from various government entities and transit associations, to advise the Metropolitan Council in developing an implementation plan by February 1, 2027. This plan must detail the process for consolidating transit operations, ensure continuity of service for at least one year, analyze fiscal and rider impacts, and address staffing and facility considerations. Additionally, the bill requires the Metropolitan Council to conduct a study on bus service enhancement options and report its findings by February 1, 2028, all of which applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/4326/