Southwest LRT secures funding to apply for federal match The Council voted Aug. 31 to authorize the future issuance of Certificates of Participation for $103.5 million. CTIB and Hennepin County each agreed to contribute an additional $20.5 million. September 1, 2016
Falcon Heights and others subscribe to metro area solar farms Falcon Heights City Hall has solar panels on its roof and in the past couple of years the city changed its code to make it easier for residents to install solar. August 30, 2016
Southwest light rail: Eliminate the political veto of a practical need Business leaders must do more to eject obstructionists from legislative power. Metro Transit must have the independence to do its work. Now is the time. August 23, 2016
Southwest light rail: Despite House intransigence, governor must secure local funding We cannot stop pushing the Legislature on all modes of transportation to benefit all Minnesotans, but for this project, a federal deadline looms. August 23, 2016
South Washington County should be part of regional transit equation Washington County resident survey: the lack of access to transit was seen as the most problematic issue in the county. Employers need transit options for current employees and recruit new workers. July 30, 2016
Change critical in maintaining safe, ample water supply here Forty out of 50 state water managers, including Minnesota, expect at least some kind of regional water shortage in their state in the next 10 years. July 29, 2016
Twin Cities transit projects reach a perilous pass Don't let politics stall the Orange and Southwest lines. July 29, 2016
The Growing Imperative for Age-Friendly Communities Many thought leaders believe that the communities that fare best in the 21st century will be those that tackle the challenges and embrace the positive possibilities that an aging population creates. July 25, 2016