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

Topics:

Transportation - Mass Transit

Mandate Groups:

Mandated to Commissions/Individuals/Other
Transportation

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

Title	Publisher(s)	Publication Date	Coverage	Date Received	Report Link
Blue Line Extension Bus Rapid Transit Alternatives Analysis	Metropolitan Council	June 15, 2026		06/16/2026	26-1010.pdf