Transportation Law

TRANSPORTATION LAW
Prepared by:
Ron Elwood, Staff Attorney
Legal Services Advocacy Project
651-222-3749, ext. 109
relwood@mnlsap.org


I. DISCOUNT TRANSIT PASSES PILOT PROGRAM
Chapter 36, Article 3, Section 27 (HF 1309)
Effective September 1, 2009

Directs the Metropolitan Council to establish a pilot program and policies to sell transit passes at a 50 percent discount to: (1) a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that provides a homeless shelter, a homeless street outreach program, and sober housing to American Indian women recovering from chemical dependency; and (2) a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that provides transitional apartments for homeless families and walk-in services for single adults, including meals and a food shelf. Requires that the discount passes are for use by homeless individuals. Terminates the pilot program on March 15, 2011. Requires the Metropolitan Council to report to the Legislature by January 15, 2011.