as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 11:33pm
A bill for an act
relating to transportation; designating Sioux Trail Transit Way; requiring
Metropolitan Council to conduct Sioux Trail Transit Way feasibility study.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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The commissioner of transportation and the Metropolitan Council shall reference
in planning or study documents any transit service proposal along or near marked Trunk
Highway 13 between the cities of Shakopee and Eagan as Sioux Trail Transit Way.
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The Metropolitan Council shall conduct a study of the feasibility of the use of
commuter rail in a corridor aligned on or near marked Trunk Highway 13 between the
cities of Shakopee and St. Paul. The Metropolitan Council may hire a consultant to assist
in the study and report. This commuter rail line must be referred to as the Sioux Trail Line.
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This act is effective the day following final enactment.
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