SF1214

The bill S.F. No. 1214 proposes changes to how the regional transportation sales and use tax revenue can be used in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to prevent these funds from being used for light rail or passenger rail projects. Instead, the bill lists specific areas where these funds can be allocated, focusing primarily on bus services and other types of transit improvements. These areas include enhancing bus service levels, transit safety, bus accessibility, shelter improvements, expansion of bus rapid transit lines, and zero-emission bus initiatives. Additionally, the bill provides for financial assistance to various organizations for active transportation projects and adjustments in wages for Metro Transit hourly operations employees. Lastly, there is a prohibition clause which specifically bars using the funds for certain named light rail and passenger rail projects until a specified expiration date coordinated with the Metropolitan Governance Task Force’s timeline.