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A leader in Metro Transit’s efforts to expand light rail in the Twin Cities has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals.

On Sept. 12, the Metropolitan Council awarded close to $1.7 million to Washington County and the Three Rivers Park District to buy land for regional parks and trails.

The 2018 Regional Solicitation brought in 136 applications that will vie for around $200 million in federal funding. Technical experts from across the region are reviewing and scoring applications.

The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality. 

Editorial Board: Region ranked second only to Pittsburgh in key housing-cost measure. 

New trail segments help boost regional park visits to 58.3 million in 2017. 

After meeting with regional parks leaders and park implementing agency staff, she'll work with community members and park staff to gather input about what people want and need in our regional parks.

The renewed wastewater infrastructure will reliably protect public health and the environment—and support the region’s economic growth—for decades to come.

The Twin Cities is facing a critical housing shortage as the population increases. In addition to needing more housing supply, demographics are increasing the need for more diverse housing.

Leaders at Metro Transit and Metropolitan Council recognize Fuhrmann as the person responsible for the region’s 62 miles of passenger rail (40 miles for Northstar and 22 for LRT).

By expanding its criteria to include other certifications recognized by the State and other regional governments, the Council will increase the number of businesses it works with to 2,800. 

Fuhrmann guided major Twin Cities transit projects for Metro Transit.

Upgrades to state's busiest transit hub will provide safer, more efficient experience for thousands of daily customers