Blue Line Extension: Community creates anti-displacement recommendations through deep engagement 18 months of group discussions, community meetings, and one-on-one outreach has resulted in a detailed roadmap to help our region navigate the human side of building a light rail route. June 27, 2023
2022 METRO Blue Line Extension year in review This light rail project made progress towards selecting a new route after more than 18 months of robust community engagement. December 30, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension preparing supplemental environmental report The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement will focus on potentially significant changes to the project based on the identification of the METRO Blue Line Extension recommended route. October 18, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension announces new project director Christine Beckwith will help guide the future of the Blue Line Extension as it moves towards the start of construction anticipated around 2025. July 7, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension route recommendation adopted by Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County Board Project leaders can now move forward on this important transit project by continuing environmental, design, engineering, and anti-displacement activities. June 22, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension route recommendation advanced by Corridor Management Committee This is the first official step in moving the route recommendation into environmental work and advancing design where further in-depth engagement and review will continue as the project develops. June 9, 2022
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County release METRO Blue Line Extension route recommendation for public comment Recommendation: extend the Blue Line from Target Field station along West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis to County Road 81 in Crystal and Robbinsdale and along West Broadway Avenue in Brooklyn Park. April 18, 2022
Blue Line Extension Anti-Displacement Work Group kicks off efforts to maximize community benefits, prevent displacement The work group's 26 members include residents and business owners in the area, people with lived experience of displacement, and people from the philanthropic community and government agencies. March 10, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension Project releases Draft Route Modification Report for public comment Comments on the report will be accepted through January 25, 2022 and will inform the final evaluation and route recommendation in spring 2022. December 13, 2021
METRO Blue Line Extension project selects CURA to lead anti-displacement work This action to invest in anti-displacement is intended to support corridor residents, businesses, and equitable development in the corridor. September 22, 2021