Federal awards allocated to 57 transportation projects Every two years, the Council allocates roughly $200 million to locally initiated projects that meet regional transportation needs. This process is called the Regional Solicitation. February 14, 2019
Rethinking I-94: Engaging communities to improve the I-94 corridor An effort to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion in a stretch of freeway in Minneapolis and Saint Paul is initiating and fortifying connections with the residents who live in the corridor. February 13, 2019
Transit lines grow ridership, investments lead the way METRO Green Line, METRO Blue Line and A Line each set annual ridership records, while demand for Metro Mobility continues to climb. February 11, 2019
Harrington to lead Dept. of Public Safety After seven years leading the Metro Transit Police Department, John Harrington has stepped down as Police Chief to take on a new role with the state. January 7, 2019
Train to somewhere: Delays done, Southwest light rail rolls forward MPR News looks back at the November groundbreaking ceremony for the Southwest LRT route. Construction begins this winter. December 27, 2018
Officials hold joyous groundbreaking for Southwest light rail project After almost 20 years of planning, the groundbreaking marks the work of partnerships with federal, county and local governments and organizations and members of the communities all along the line. December 3, 2018
Federal, state and local officials break ground on Southwest LRT After more than two decades of planning, state’s largest infrastructure project is moving into construction. November 30, 2018
FTA announces full federal funding of Orange Line BRT $72 million in federal funding means transit project is fully funded. November 28, 2018