FTA issues Record of Decision for Southwest LRT The Record of Decision (ROD) provides the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) determination that the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) have been satisfied. July 22, 2016
Bus and rail fares lowered to $1 in pilot project for low-income residents Metro Transit has been providing low-income residents with rides for just $1 under a six-month pilot study and concluded that the program deserves a larger demonstration project, to begin this fall. July 21, 2016
Americans will pay more to live near transit Fifty-five percent of Americans say they are willing to pay more for their mortgage or rent in order to get to work and recreational activities without having to use a car. July 19, 2016
Notice of Availability - METRO Blue Line Extension Final Environmental Impact Statement The Metropolitan Council (Council) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS). July 15, 2016
How the Twin Cities' transit expansion will improve access to jobs University of Minnesota researchers have mapped how disadvantaged neighborhoods stand to gain. July 13, 2016
Big disconnect between jobs and transit, says U of M study U of M study found a “serious disconnect” between unemployed workers and job vacancies in the metro area, and stresses the need for a public transportation system that’s reliable and convenient. July 12, 2016
On politically tricky transit projects, many cities let voters weigh in Unlike the Twin Cities, cities nationwide have asked their voters whether they want higher taxes to help pay for light-rail and other forms of mass transit. July 10, 2016
Initial impressions of A Line bus mostly positive At a news conference before the A Line rapid bus opened along Snelling Avenue, Metro Transit General Manager Brian Lamb called the new service “historic.” June 28, 2016