Transportation

April 29, 2013 4:00 AM

'Dan Patch moratorium' bans talk of south metro commuter rail

Buried deep in the Senate transportation policy bill is a dead horse -- actually, a rail line named after him. The Dan Patch line, named for a famous early 20th century race horse, carries freight between the Twin Cities and Northfield. The idea of bringing back passenger service along that route is so controversial that lawmakers passed a special law to halt discussion of it more than a decade ago. This year, lawmakers are considering whether to lift the "Dan Patch moratorium."

by Sasha Aslanian

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April 17, 2013 4:33 PM

Transportation tax proposal looks at wholesaler fee

The Senate Transportation Finance Committee approved a spending bill Wednesday that would change the way the state collects the gas tax to pay for roads and bridges.

by Jessica Mador

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April 15, 2013 6:09 PM

House transportation bill has optional tax

The House Transportation Finance Committee Monday approved a bill that would allow all counties to impose an optional half-cent sales tax and a $10 annual vehicle registration fee to pay for infrastructure improvements. The bill would also boost funding for greater Minnesota transit.

by Jessica Mador

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April 15, 2013 6:18 AM

Monday vote for new transit finance package

The Minnesota House Transportation Finance Committee is expected to vote Monday on a transportation spending bill that would allow all counties to impose a half-cent sales tax and a $10 annual vehicle registration fee to pay for infrastructure improvements.

by Jessica Mador

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January 23, 2013 4:40 PM

Metro counties ponder Dayton's proposed transit tax

Transit supporters and opponents are reacting to a call by Gov. Dayton for a new quarter cent sales tax for the seven-county metro area. The money raised would go toward funding more transit projects in the region, including light rail and bus lines.

by Jessica Mador

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April 21, 2011 4:38 PM

Dayton holds forum to discuss cuts to transit

House Republicans are proposing a $120 million cut over the next two years to transit services. Senate Republicans would cut $32 million.

by Tom Scheck

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April 19, 2011 9:19 PM

State considering replacing gas taxes with mileage-based user fees

MnDOT is recruiting 500 drivers in Hennepin and Wright counties to travel with GPS-enabled smart phones for a "Minnesota Road Fee Test."

by Madeleine Baran

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March 3, 2010 5:35 PM

Lawmakers consider tougher distracted driving rules

At the state Capitol today, a joint House-Senate committee heard suggestions for possible additional laws against cell phone use in cars and measures to prevent distracted driving.

by Martin Moylan

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January 28, 2010 10:00 AM

Transportation needs go unmet for lack of funds

State and local transportation officials meet Thursday to discuss the long list of bridge and highway projects that are waiting for funding. But they know that the wish list is much longer -- and more expensive -- than the state can afford. That means many highway improvements that should be done, won't be.

by Dan Olson