Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.
(b) "Transit authority" means:
(1) a statutory or home rule charter city, with respect to rights-of-way at bus stop and train stop locations, transit shelters, and transit passenger seating facilities owned by the city or established pursuant to a vendor contract with the city;
(2) the Metropolitan Council, with respect to transit shelters and transit passenger seating facilities owned by the council or established pursuant to a vendor contract with the council; or
(3) a replacement service provider under section 473.388, with respect to rights-of-way at bus stop and train stop locations, transit shelters, and transit passenger seating facilities owned by the provider or established pursuant to a vendor contract with the provider.
(c) "Transit shelter" means a wholly or partially enclosed structure provided for public use as a waiting area in conjunction with light rail transit, bus rapid transit, or regular route transit.
Subd. 2. Design. (a) A transit authority shall establish design specifications for establishment and replacement of its transit shelters, which must include:
(1) engineering standards, as appropriate;
(2) maximization of protection from the wind, snow, and other elements;
(3) to the extent feasible, inclusion of warming capability at each shelter in which there is a proportionally high number of transit service passenger boardings; and
(4) full accessibility for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
(b) The council shall consult with the Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Subd. 3. Maintenance. A transit authority shall ensure transit shelters are maintained in good working order and are accessible to all users of the transit system. This requirement includes but is not limited to:
(1) keeping transit shelters reasonably clean and free from graffiti; and
(2) removing snow and ice in a manner that provides accessibility for the elderly and persons with disabilities to be able to enter and exit transit shelters, and board and exit trains at each stop.
History:2014 c 312 art 11 s 32