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SF 2321

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/19/2012 11:51am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring fare increases for Metro Transit service;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 473.408, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 473.408, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Farebox recovery adjustment. new text end

new text begin (a) The council shall amend its fare
policies under this section, to increase the fare beginning July 1, 2012, by:
new text end

new text begin (1) 25 cents for Metro Transit regular route bus and light rail transit service imposed
during nonpeak hours for passengers who are not provided a discounted fare; and
new text end

new text begin (2) amounts proportional to the increase under clause (1), rounded to the nearest
increment of 25 cents, for all other Metro Transit service, including but not limited to each
type of discounted fare service, regular route bus and light rail transit service during
peak hours, express bus service, commuter rail service during weekdays and weekends,
and downtown zone circulation service.
new text end

new text begin (b) This subdivision does not apply to Metro Mobility paratransit service or Transit
Link shared-ride service.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end