SF 5280
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 05/12/2026 09:08 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to transportation; creating a mobility hub working group; requiring a
report.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. new text begin METROPOLITAN AREA MOBILITY HUB WORKING GROUP.
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For purposes of this section, "mobility hub" means a location
where a person can access multiple modes of transportation and make connections between
the different modes.
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The Metropolitan Council must convene a working group to
evaluate and provide recommendations to facilitate the creation of mobility hubs and related
transit advantage improvements on high-frequency and high-ridership bus routes in the
metropolitan area, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2.
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The working group consists of the following members:
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(1) one member appointed by the Metropolitan Council;
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(2) one member appointed by the commissioner of transportation;
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(3) one member appointed by the Minneapolis City Council;
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(4) one member appointed by the St. Paul City Council;
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(5) one member appointed by the Hennepin County Board;
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(6) one member appointed by the Ramsey County Board;
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(7) one member appointed by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of
Minnesota; and
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(8) one member appointed by Move Minnesota.
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new text begin Appointments. new text end
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(a) The appointing authorities under subdivision 3 must make
the appointments by July 31, 2026.
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(b) The appointing authorities under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee who is an
employee of the respective organization or agency.
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(c) Appointments to the working group are made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
15.0597.
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At a minimum, the working group must:
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(1) assess the current status and potential use of mobility hubs among the relevant road
authorities in the metropolitan area;
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(2) identify key barriers to the creation and use of mobility hubs and recommend measures
to address the barriers;
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(3) explore methods for ongoing coordination among the relevant road authorities;
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(4) estimate costs of potential improvements; and
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(5) develop proposals or recommendations to develop mobility hubs and related transit
advantage improvements, including a prioritized listing of locations, necessary policy
changes at the relevant road authorities, and funding sources.
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(a) The Metropolitan Council must convene the first meeting of the
working group no later than September 15, 2026.
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(b) The working group must establish a schedule for meetings and meet as necessary to
accomplish the duties under subdivision 5.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
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The Metropolitan Council must provide administrative and
technical support to the working group and must assist in creating the report under subdivision
8.
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new text begin Report required. new text end
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By February 13, 2027, the Metropolitan Council must submit
a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance. At a minimum, the report must:
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(1) summarize the activities of the working group; and
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(2) provide findings and recommendations adopted by the working group.
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new text begin Expiration. new text end
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The working group under this section expires June 30, 2027.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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