The bill amends the existing transportation appropriations for fiscal year 2024, specifically focusing on passenger rail funding and related infrastructure projects. It allocates $194,700,000 for the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express intercity passenger rail project, which includes various activities such as preliminary engineering, design, and construction. The bill stipulates that if federal funds for the project's final design and construction are not granted by June 30, 2028, any remaining funds will be redirected to the corridors of commerce program, available until June 30, 2032. Additionally, it includes a provision that the commissioner of transportation must not approve additional stops or stations if it would negatively impact ridership.

Furthermore, the bill provides for a total of $40,000,000 for transit and active transportation projects, as well as $15,000,000 for critical airport safety systems. It also includes appropriations for demand response transit services in Rochester and matching federal aid for expanded Amtrak train service between Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago. The appropriations are structured to be available until June 30, 2027, with specific provisions for the use of funds and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of these transportation projects.