Southwest LRT secures funding to apply for federal match The Council voted Aug. 31 to authorize the future issuance of Certificates of Participation for $103.5 million. CTIB and Hennepin County each agreed to contribute an additional $20.5 million. September 1, 2016
Blocked by GOP opposition, Southwest LRT is well worth salvaging A bad funding option beats letting this light-rail project die. August 26, 2016
Southwest light rail: Eliminate the political veto of a practical need Business leaders must do more to eject obstructionists from legislative power. Metro Transit must have the independence to do its work. Now is the time. August 23, 2016
Southwest light rail: Despite House intransigence, governor must secure local funding We cannot stop pushing the Legislature on all modes of transportation to benefit all Minnesotans, but for this project, a federal deadline looms. August 23, 2016
Our View: Light rail: Dispute shouldn’t put brakes on special session Why It Matters: A special session is more important than political squabbles. August 17, 2016
Southwest LRT will help ease the mismatch between urban job seekers and metro jobs Report: Transit development really must be more closely coordinated with workforce training and workforce development policies. August 15, 2016
Commercial property could be eligible under change to highway loan fund rules The Metropolitan Council has amended eligibility requirements for the Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF). August 12, 2016
SWLRT Final EIS Determination of Adequacy On August 10, 2016, the Council determined the Final EIS for Project is adequate. August 11, 2016