Requirements governing transit planning, project development, performance, and related transit-oriented development, including to establish performance measures, require a transit system investment framework, limit certain highway projects, and establish zoning requirements modified; and reallocation of funds provided.

This bill establishes new requirements for transit planning and performance evaluation in seven Minnesota counties, including Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington. It defines high-frequency transit service with specific scheduling standards and mandates that regional transportation plans include public input, detailed highway improvement timelines, and airport development assessments. The legislation also requires regular performance evaluations of the transit system using peer-reviewed benchmarks and limits certain highway projects to prioritize transit-oriented development. Additionally, the bill authorizes reallocation of funds to support these updated planning and performance standards.