# Minn. Stat. § 473.41: TRANSIT SHELTERS AND STOPS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.41

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 473.41
- **Heading:** TRANSIT SHELTERS AND STOPS
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 473_473J / Chapter 473 / Section 473.41

## Text

§ 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.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 473.13 § 473.13 BUDGET, FINANCIAL AID.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.13.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.24 § 473.24 POPULATION ESTIMATES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.24.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.25 § 473.25 LIVABLE COMMUNITIES CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.25.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.39 § 473.39 BORROWING MONEY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.39.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.41 § 473.41 TRANSIT SHELTERS AND STOPS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.41.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.42 § 473.42 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.42.md)
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- [Minn. Stat. § 473.75 § 473.75 PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.75.md)
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- [Minn. Stat. § 473.86 § 473.86 CITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.86.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.87 § 473.87 LEVY FOR INCREASED COSTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.87.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.121 § 473.121 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.121.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.123 § 473.123 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.123.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 473.125 § 473.125 REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P473_473J_C473_S473.125.md)

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