HF 3740

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/04/2016 04:23pm

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; establishing certain safety zone requirements governing
rail service colocation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.3994, by
adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.3994, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Colocation requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "adequate
safety zone" means territory that:
new text end

new text begin (1) consists of railroad or public right-of-way for at least 50 feet from each side of
the centerline of railroad track, as measured perpendicular to the track; and
new text end

new text begin (2) other than railroad or light rail transit facilities, is not occupied by dwellings,
buildings, or bikeways, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 9.
new text end

new text begin (b) A responsible authority is prohibited from constructing a light rail transit facility
that colocates light rail transit service with freight rail service, whether using the same rail
track or operating in the same right-of-way, unless the project provides an adequate safety
zone for any segment of track in which service is colocated.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end