Local mayors, Chambers of Commerce, and residents speak out in favor of Southwest LRT A host of local officials, organizations, business leaders, and residents voice their support for SWLRT. May 19, 2016
Final Environmental Impact Statement released on Southwest LRT Publication comes after years of public feedback and technical analysis, done in conjunction with project staff from the Metropolitan Council. May 13, 2016
Keep the Twin Cities rolling with a transit build-out A transportation deal can’t be reached without an agreement to fund Metro Transit, including the Southwest light-rail line. May 12, 2016
Employees and employers train their sights on Southwest LRT for better access CEOs, seniors, business owners, and reverse commuters all want the proposed Southwest LRT (METRO Green Line Extension) to be built to improve access to the 175,000 jobs located along the corridor. May 5, 2016
Real estate figures show access to transit major factor for homebuyers Residents increasingly seeking out housing near transit lines. April 25, 2016
Development along Green Line soars to more than $4 billion Southwest LRT spurs more than $400 million in local development; $5 billion total development along existing and planned LRT lines. April 19, 2016
Affordable housing a must along Southwest LRT, according to strategy Despite the notion that Southwest light-rail line would cater to professionals commuting from the wealthy suburbs, the train will cut past working-class homes with incomes well below the metro median. April 3, 2016
8 year-old train fan and cancer patient takes light rail train for a spin After offering to donate $75 toward the Southwest light rail line, Karlis received a set of keys to the train, an operator’s license, two plaques and a bag full of LRT-related goodies. March 23, 2016