2005 Minnesota Statutes

     16A.88 Transit funds. 

    Subdivision 1.    Greater Minnesota transit fund.  The 
 greater Minnesota transit fund is established within the state 
 treasury.  Money in the fund is annually appropriated to the 
 commissioner of transportation for assistance to transit systems 
 outside the metropolitan area under section 174.24.  Beginning 
 in fiscal year 2003, the commissioner may use up to $400,000 
 each year for administration of the transit program.  The 
 commissioner shall use the fund for transit operations as 
 provided in section 174.24 and related program administration. 

    Subd. 2.    Metropolitan area transit fund.  The 
 metropolitan area transit fund is established within the state 
 treasury.  All money in the fund is annually appropriated to the 
 Metropolitan Council for the funding of transit systems within 
 the metropolitan area under sections 473.384, 473.387, 473.388, 
 and 473.405 to 473.449. 

    Subd. 3.    Metropolitan area transit appropriation 
 account.  The metropolitan area transit appropriation account 
 is established within the general fund.  Money in the account is 
 to be used for the funding of transit systems in the 
 metropolitan area, subject to legislative appropriation.  

    HIST: 1Sp2001 c 5 art 3 s 2; 2002 c 220 art 7 s 7; 1Sp2003 c 
 19 art 2 s 2