The Minnesotan Regional Railroads Association works with its members to provide advocacy for the railroad industry. Legislative work done by the Minnesota Regional Railroads Association has included work on issues such as:

• Crossing safely

• Funding for railroad information

• Regulating issues

• Trespass laws

• Whistle bans and noise regulation

For more information on the members of the Minnesota State Legislature, the Minnesota House and Senate Transportation Committees, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty or the members of the United State Congress, please see the following links:

• The Minnesota Legislature
• The Senate Transportation Policy & Finance Committee
• The House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
• The Office of the Governor of Minnesota
• United States House of Representatives
• United States Senate

For information on specific areas of state law or plans, please see these sites:

• Compilation of State Laws and Regulations Affecting Highway-Rail Grade Crossings - October 2009
• MN State Rail Plan Resources Technical Memorandum (planning)