Officials hear comments on jobs, job access that Blue Line Extension will provide The municipal consent process gives area residents a chance to get more information and comment on the project, and concludes with local government units voting on its design. January 25, 2016
Total metro area ridership reaches nearly 99 million 2015 was a year of continual record-breaking for the regional transit system. January 25, 2016
$32 million in grants for transportation projects will support economic development, job creation Departments of Transportation and Employment and Economic Development announce grants for 11 state highway projects, including five metro projects. January 5, 2016
Blue Line Extension Project Headed for Municipal Consent Process Metropolitan Council approves updated plans; project now needs local approval by March 2016. December 9, 2015
Metro Mobility hosts successful 2015 fall convening The October 29 gathering provided Metro Mobility customers with an opportunity to give feedback and suggestions on how to improve service. November 12, 2015
Blue Line Extension LRT reaches milestone with scope, cost estimate update The needed adjustments address safety concerns, potential traffic, and floodplain impacts. October 29, 2015
Blue Line Extension project reaches major milestone Staff to present updated project scope and cost estimate to Corridor Management Committee. October 29, 2015
Southwest LRT: Met Council initiates municipal consent process on revised preliminary design plans After making $250 million in scope reductions recommended by communities on the planned Southwest LRT line in early July, the Met Council today approved reinitiating the municipal consent process. July 22, 2015