Extending Tracks Issue 16: February 2017 Issue 16 of the Southwest LRT Project newsletter. February 15, 2017
Where's my bus? Metro Transit's NexTrip now shows where it is Metro Transit bus riders — and those on other regional systems, too — now have the ability to see the exact physical location of their bus. February 9, 2017
Metro Mobility ridership jumps 6% in one year Demand for Metro Mobility transit service in the Twin Cities metro area increased nearly 6% to 2.23 million rides in 2016. The trend of annual growth of 5-8% is expected to continue in the future. February 7, 2017
Nearly $6.8 billion in new development reported along LRT lines Regional transit system sparks investment in local communities. January 31, 2017
Key transportation committee selects metro area projects for federal funding Slate of 58 projects includes highway, transit, bike, and pedestrian projects. January 25, 2017
Designs being finalized for Southwest LRT construction to start in mid-2017 The Southwest LRT Project staff is busy this winter finalizing designs in preparation for the start of construction in mid-2017. January 20, 2017
Blue Line Extension LRT gains FTA approval to enter engineering phase The extension will connect downtown Minneapolis to northwest metro and create 6,500 construction jobs. January 19, 2017
Metro Transit ridership tops 82.6 million in 2016 For sixth consecutive year, more than 80 million rides provided. January 17, 2017