MN SF2182

Northstar Commuter Rail line (Minneapolis to Big Lake) faces mandatory termination if ridership falls below 450,000 in any six-month period or below 900,000 annually, starting June 1, 2025

Termination also triggered if farebox recovery ratio drops below 40 percent in any calendar year beginning in 2026

Upon failing performance thresholds, Metropolitan Council must immediately seek federal waiver from U.S. Department of Transportation payment obligations and permanently shut down all passenger service, stations, and route law enforcement

Commissioner of Transportation and Metropolitan Council must terminate all related agreements, leases, and licenses, and sell or dispose of all Northstar assets including rolling stock, facilities, and property

Revenue from asset sales must be deposited in the state general fund; applies to seven Twin Cities metro counties