High-frequency transit attracting more development About one-third of the region’s residential multifamily development between 2009 and 2017 happened within a half-mile of current and planned light rail and bus rapid transit stations. March 24, 2019
Governor Walz proposes $1.5 billion transit package Includes an investment strategy to support the region’s bus system for generations to come, and includes addressing the structural budget issues created by the growth in demand for Metro Mobility. February 19, 2019
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