Regional Railroad Authority
The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority was formed under Minnesota Statute Chapter 398A. The group has broad powers to plan, acquire, construct and operate railroads, including light rail transit (LRT). In addition, it oversees bus rapid transit (BRT) in the Cedar Avenue Corridor.
Within the powers granted by law, it evaluates rail modes of transportation for their use to reduce congestion, improve mobility and provide alternative forms of transportation.
Dakota County Commissioners also participate on the Metropolitan Transitways Development Board (MTDB), the Red Rock Corridor Commission, the Cedar Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Group, and the Robert Street Corridor Transit Steering Committee.
Regional Railroad Authority members and officers
Commissioner Mike Slavik
Commissioner Joe Atkins
Commissioner Laurie Halverson
Commissioner William (Bill) Droste
Commissioner Liz Workman
Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg
Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland (chair)
Regional Railroad Authority meetings
The Regional Railroad Authority's statutory meeting is the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each year. Other meetings are scheduled to follow the second meeting each month of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners or at the call of the chair. Meetings are generally scheduled following county board meetings. To make any comments, please email countyadmin@co.dakota.mn.us.
If you are looking for board or committee documents prior to Oct. 19, 2021, please email your request to County Administration at countyadmin@co.dakota.mn.us.
Email updates
If you are interested in receiving the committee agendas, please see our E-News service and subscribe to "Regional Railroad Authority meeting agendas and minutes."