Section 174.636 Passenger Rail; Exercise of Power
174.636 PASSENGER RAIL; EXERCISE OF POWER.
(a) The commissioner has all powers necessary to carry out the duties specified in section 174.632. In the exercise of those powers, the commissioner may:
(1) acquire by purchase, gift, or by eminent domain proceedings as provided by law, all land and property necessary to preserve future passenger rail corridors or to construct, maintain, and improve passenger rail corridors;
(2) let all necessary contracts as provided by law; and
(3) make agreements with and cooperate with any governmental authority or private entity to carry out statutory duties related to passenger rail.
(b) The commissioner shall consult with metropolitan planning organizations and regional rail authorities in areas where passenger rail corridors are under consideration to ensure that passenger rail services are integrated with existing rail and transit services and other transportation facilities to provide as nearly as possible connected, efficient, and integrated services.
History:
2009 c 36 art 3 s 18