FTA gives go-ahead to start engineering on Southwest Corridor light-rail transit project The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has granted approval to begin preliminary engineering (PE) on the region’s third light-rail transit project, the Southwest Corridor. September 2, 2011
Message from the Council Chair: “What are the potential risks?” Governor asks for review of proposed stadium in Arden Hills August 1, 2011
Message from the Council Chair: Council services in event of state shutdown Transit to continue, for now July 1, 2011
Message from the Council Chair: Twin Cities regional transitways will spur economic development Don’t apply the brakes to transit funding now May 1, 2011
Message from the Council Chair: Public transportation helps drive the economy Proposed cuts could devastate service March 1, 2011
Message from the Council Chair: Top priorities: transit investments, affordable housing, economic development February 1, 2011
Southwest Corridor will be light rail, Council decides The Metropolitan Council approved light rail on the 14-mile Southwest Corridor between downtown Minneapolis and Eden Prairie. June 7, 2010
Southwest Transitway route selection headed for Council The Metropolitan Council is the next stop for light-rail transit (LRT) in the Southwest Corridor. November 12, 2009