Mandate Details

Description:

Report on an analysis of alternate transit in the corridor of the Blue Line light rail transit extension project that summarizes the analysis; and: (1) evaluates bus rapid transit as an alternative mode of transit service in the corridor; (2) performs a comparison between light rail transit and bus rapid transit alternatives that includes life cycle fiscal costs, ridership, transit system impacts, project risks, and any other relevant costs and benefits; and (3) reviews considerations and develops any recommendations for a project redesign to implement bus rapid transit in the corridor

Law:

2025 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 8 Art. 2 Sec. 122(b)

Agency(ies)/Supplier(s):

Metropolitan Council

Due Date:

06/15/2026

Frequency:

One time

Subjects:

Transportation - Mass Transit

Committee/Agency Jurisdiction:

Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
Transportation Finance
Transportation Policy

Note:

The Metropolitan Council must use existing resources to perform the analysis and report

Item(s) Received

No items received for this mandate.