§ 473.41 TRANSIT SHELTERS AND STOPS.

§ 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.