Gov. Dayton leaves open possibility of approving transportation plan without gas tax increase Gov. Dayton left open the possibility that he would sign a transportation funding plan that does not include a 10-cent increase to the gas tax — a signature component of his transportation proposal. April 20, 2017
Update of regional transportation plan under way Whether driving, busing, biking, walking, or taking light rail, people need a transportation system that allows them to remain connected and reach destinations. April 18, 2017
Letter to the Editor: Proposed transportation cuts could affect UMN students At a time when the state has a $1.6 billion budget surplus, legislators are considering cuts that will force a 40 percent reduction in basic bus service. April 17, 2017
Job seekers, high school graduates can get training to build LRT extensions To help people develop the skills for light rail construction jobs, the Council is working with organizations to offer free training for up to 80 people and10 soon-to-be high school graduates. April 17, 2017
Chair of Met Council Decries Proposed Cuts to Mass Transit, Light Rail Transportation budget bills in both the House and Senate provide almost no funding for mass transit, and seek to strip future operational funding from light rail. April 14, 2017
WCCO-TV: Reality Check: The Cost of Subsidized Transit Suburban express service costs the most per passenger to operate. April 12, 2017
Metro Mobility service faces likely cuts/fare increase under House legislation Transit Link service, where there is no regular-route service, could be discontinued. April 10, 2017
Costs mount for disability transit service Metro Mobility Mounting costs could affect all transit services. April 9, 2017