Section 222.50 — Rail Service Improvement Program.
222.50 RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Creation. There is created the rail service improvement program to provide assistance for improvement of rail service in the state. Subd. 2. Identifying deteriorating rail line. The commissioner shall identify those rail lines that have deteriorated or are in danger of deteriorating so as to be unable to […]
Section 222.51 — Participation By Political Subdivision.
222.51 PARTICIPATION BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The governing body of any political subdivision of the state may, with the approval of the commissioner, appropriate money for rail service improvement and may participate in the state rail service improvement program and federal rail programs. History: 1976 c 204 s 6; Ex1979 c 1 s 35; 2012 c […]
Section 222.52 — Cooperation Between States.
222.52 COOPERATION BETWEEN STATES. The commissioner may cooperate with other states in connection with the rail service improvement program and the railroad planning process. In exercising the authority conferred by this section, the commissioner may enter into contractual agreements with other states. History: 1976 c 204 s 7; Ex1979 c 1 s 45
Section 222.53 — Acceptance Of Federal Money.
222.53 ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY. The commissioner may exercise those powers necessary for the state to qualify for, accept, and disburse any federal money, including the power to: (1) establish an adequate plan for rail service in the state as part of an overall planning process for all transportation services in the state, including a […]
Section 222.54 — Access To Information.
222.54 ACCESS TO INFORMATION. The commissioner may request any railroad to provide such information as is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 222.46 to 222.54. After a reasonable time to comply with the request, the commissioner may make final demand for the requested information. If the information is not provided within 60 […]
Section 222.545 — Advocacy Of Improved Service.
222.545 ADVOCACY OF IMPROVED SERVICE. The commissioner may advocate and promote improved rail service and more effective use of available rail service at a reasonable cost by: (1) providing technical assistance to rail users; (2) negotiating with persons representing the rail industry and other transportation modes; and (3) appearing on behalf of the public in […]
Section 222.49 — Rail Service Improvement Accounts; Appropriation.
222.49 RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNTS; APPROPRIATION. (a) A rail service improvement account is created in the special revenue fund in the state treasury. The account consists of funds as provided by law, and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account, excluding bond proceeds as authorized by article XI, section 5, […]
Section 222.46 — Rail Service Improvement Act; Purpose.
222.46 RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ACT; PURPOSE. The legislature finds and determines that integrated transportation systems, including railways, highways and airways, are necessary in order to meet the economic and energy needs of the citizens of the state, both now and in the future. The legislature finds that a portion of the present railroad system in […]
Section 222.47 — Citation.
222.47 CITATION. Sections 222.46 to 222.54 may be cited as the “Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Act.” History: 1976 c 204 s 2
Section 222.48 — Definitions.
222.48 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 222.46 to 222.54, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings given them herein. Subd. 1a. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation. Subd. 2. Department. “Department” means the Department of Transportation. Subd. 3. [Renumbered subd 1a] Subd. 3a. [Repealed, 2012 c 287 art […]