Message from the Council Chair: SWLRT decision moves our region forward After years of study, hundreds of meetings and public comments, Southwest LRT planning moves forward. April 18, 2014
Region’s third LRT line advances to prepare for job, housing growth Council approved the Southwest LRT (METRO Green Line Extension) to serve existing transportation needs and accommodate forecasted growth in jobs and households in the Southwest Corridor. April 9, 2014
Recommendation: Shallow LRT tunnels, LRT over channel on bridge, Mitchell Rd. Station Building shallow tunnels for light rail tracks and an LRT bridge over a channel between two lakes is the best option for the Southwest LRT (METRO Green Line Extension), planners reaffirmed today. March 31, 2014
Metropolitan Council releases drafts of independent freight, water reports on Southwest LRT The Metropolitan Council released two draft reports prepared by independent consultants to examine important issues that affect the Southwest LRT Project. January 30, 2014
Message from the Council Chair: Studies to address community concerns about Southwest LRT Additional independent reviews will help resolve concerns about both freight location and water quality and level. January 17, 2014
Thrive MSP 2040: Millennials weigh in on regional planning with fun and wit Mixing young professionals, music, crayons, and improv theater troupe, and a Council policy wonk = a lively, engaged discussion about the future of the region. December 13, 2013
Economic equity is indeed a group effort If you care about our regional economy, you should care about the employment gap between whites and people of color, and the poverty it creates. December 3, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Economic equity is indeed a group effort Here's why you should care about gaps the Met Council seeks to address December 2, 2013
Council steps up role in transit-oriented development (TOD) TOD improves mobility, enhances connections between destinations, creates efficiencies, and generates economic vitality. November 19, 2013
Kenilworth Corridor tree and vegetation survey Before final decisions are made on the scope for the Southwest LRT project, the Council will conduct a tree and vegetation survey in the Kenilworth Corridor. November 14, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Equity: 'the superior growth model' Much of the region is recovering from the recession, but poverty continues to increase in communities of color. Together, we can alter employment and income disparities by taking a regional approach. October 24, 2013
Southwest LRT vote delayed for additional study Chair Haigh directed the Met Council to delay its vote on the final scope and budget of the Southwest LRT project for 60 to 90 days. October 16, 2013
Southwest Light Rail: Shallow tunnels recommended along the preferred route in Minneapolis Building shallow tunnels is the most cost-effective solution and best long-term investment for the region, METRO Southwest LRT (Green Line Extension) planners said. October 1, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Southwest LRT: Building a line that stands the test of time The Southwest light rail line offers us an opportunity to accelerate the already positive economic momentum of the greater Twin Cities region while simultaneously moving our regional transit system closer to being the modern, intermodal system residents desire. August 21, 2013