Vision

The Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) — comprised of Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties — is a significant leader in developing the Metro Area’s comprehensive regional transit system in collaboration with the Metropolitan Council and neighboring Scott and Carver counties. CTIB (through use of a metro sales tax and a motor vehicle sales excise fee) will advance transit projects in the Metro Area that will help commuters, residents and businesses move more quickly and efficiently.

The CTIB will:

• Improve and enhance the region's transit corridors
• Advance smart and cost-effective transit alternatives to support the region's economic growth

With smart, affordable transportation becoming a greater priority for Minnesotans, the CTIB’s regional investments will support the area’s transit lines:

• Hiawatha Light Rail Line
• Central Corridor Light Rail Line
• I-35W Bus Rapid Transit Line
• Southwest Transitway
• Rush Line Corridor
• I-94 East
• Northstar Commuter Rail Line
• Cedar Avenue Corridor Transitway
• Red Rock Corridor
• Bottineau Boulevard Corridor
• Northern Lights Express

Background

This joint powers board has been working on transit development since 1992. In the past, we worked together as the Metro Transitways Development Board to coordinate a regional approach to rail and transit development. State legislation passed in 2008 created the CTIB to coordinate significant long-term transit improvements.

2009 Annual Legislative Report
2010 Legislative Package
2010 Annual Legislative Report