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
Lunda/McCrossan chosen to build Southwest LRT Council awards civil construction contract, setting stage to break ground on Southwest LRT. November 15, 2018
SWLRT gets critical approval from federal government to begin construction The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) cleared the path for construction to begin on the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (SWLRT). November 14, 2018
Council adopts update to region’s 2040 Transportation Policy Plan The update addresses trends that have emerged since the 2040 plan was first adopted in 2015 and includes new information. October 24, 2018