Transportation News & Events

Thank you to everyone who engaged with us on this project in 2023! Your input is critical, and many important milestones were reached this past year with community voices at the forefront.

The Met Council added five major road projects to planned transportation investments to help achieve these goals.

Many residents have asked why light rail was chosen for this line instead of bus rapid transit or another mode. It’s an important question with many considerations.  

The Free Fare Pilot program lets Metro Mobility riders use the regular route bus and rail system for free, while tech advancements are progressing to improve communications and online scheduling.

Met Council, local, state, and federal officials celebrated the new east metro bridge, which connects Oakdale and Woodbury and will have dedicated lanes for the Gold Line bus rapid transit corridor.

The new framework will build on current initiatives and align with the regional Transportation Policy Plan, which in turn is part of Imagine 2050, the Met Council’s regional development guide.

Many community members supported the proposed station locations and 63% of people surveyed wanted to prioritize faster service, rather than more frequent stations.

Met Council members and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved a grant agreement that will provide $75.3 million in county funds for the METRO Blue Line Extension light rail project.