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
Metro Mobility customers turn out in big numbers to talk about service Nearly 120 people gathered to share their ideas on improving Metro Mobility services. Many said that while improvements are needed with Metro Mobility service, it is a lifeline for many riders. March 21, 2016
Metro Transit police use Somali language lessons to break down barriers Twenty Metro Transit police officers are taking a Somali language class to better connect with the growing Somali Community who ride buses and light rail. March 16, 2016
Extending Tracks Issue 13: March 2016 Issue 13 of the Southwest LRT newsletter features station designs, Metropolitan Council grants, new station names, and more. March 11, 2016
Southwest LRT station designs unveiled See design details for each of the 15 light rail stations. March 11, 2016
Transit-oriented development in St. Paul: connections that create value MSP’s transit investments — the METRO bus and light-rail system, the emerging arterial bus rapid transit (aBRT) system, enhanced bus service— are helping to build a more populous, prosperous region. March 8, 2016
Transit-oriented development in St. Paul: connections that create value MSP’s transit investments — METRO bus and light-rail system, emerging arterial bus rapid transit (BRT) system, enhanced bus service and more — are helping to build a more populous, prosperous region. March 8, 2016