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
Metropolitan Council launches major travel behavior survey Thousands of households are expected to participate using smartphones — a first for the region. October 15, 2018
Archaeology firm formed by three college friends finishes SWLRT field work In Situ is a minority-owned cultural resource management company specializing in archaeology and laboratory analysis. September 27, 2018
Archaeological survey at future SWLRT station focuses on late 1800s-early 1900s The area’s former residents, who were from Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, left behind everyday items such as soup bones, beer bottles, and buttons. September 27, 2018