Transportation News

Council adopts update to region’s 2040 Transportation Policy Plan

The update addresses trends that have emerged since the 2040 plan was first adopted in 2015 and includes new information.

Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Metropolitan Council launches major travel behavior survey

Thousands of households are expected to participate using smartphones — a first for the region.

Date: Monday, October 15, 2018

Archaeology firm formed by three college friends finishes SWLRT field work

In Situ is a minority-owned cultural resource management company specializing in archaeology and laboratory analysis.

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018

Archaeological survey at future SWLRT station focuses on late 1800s-early 1900s

The area’s former residents, who were from Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, left behind everyday items such as soup bones, beer bottles and buttons.

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018

Council launches travel behavior household survey

Collecting information on day-to-day travel is vital for local, county and regional agencies to plan for future transportation needs.

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Apprentice Program to help fill Metro Transit driver shortage

Metro Transit will participate in the Minnesota Apprenticeship initiative, which will bring on as many as 200 new employees in the coming years.

Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Light rail leader named top transit professional

A leader in Metro Transit’s efforts to expand light rail in the Twin Cities has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals.

Date: Friday, September 14, 2018

Light rail leader named top transit professional

A leader in Metro Transit’s efforts to expand light rail in the Twin Cities has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals.

Date: Friday, September 14, 2018

Transportation projects being scored for federal funding

The 2018 Regional Solicitation brought in 136 applications that will vie for around $200 million in federal funding. Technical experts from across the region are reviewing and scoring applications.

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018

Fuhrmann leaves passenger rail legacy for generations to come

Leaders at Metro Transit and Metropolitan Council recognize Fuhrmann as the person responsible for the region’s 62 miles of passenger rail (40 miles for Northstar and 22 for LRT).

Date: Thursday, August 9, 2018

Facelift underway for Mall of America transit station State's busiest hub to get $25 million upgrade, first big change in 25 years.

State's busiest hub to get $25 million upgrade, first big change in 25 years.

Date: Friday, August 3, 2018

Article Source: Star Tribune

Key light-rail leader Mark Fuhrmann to retire from Metro Transit Fuhrmann guided major Twin Cities transit projects for Metro Transit.

Fuhrmann guided major Twin Cities transit projects for Metro Transit.

Date: Friday, August 3, 2018

Article Source: Star Tribune

Transit leaders break ground on $25 million renovation to Mall of America transit center

Upgrades to state's busiest transit hub will provide safer, more efficient experience for thousands of daily customers

Date: Thursday, August 2, 2018

Region’s third rapid bus line approved to begin design and engineering

D Line would replace region’s highest ridership bus route; still needs $35 million to construct entire project

Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018

Gold Line planners seek feedback at open house

The Metropolitan Council hosted the first of a series of open houses intended to gather community comment on the nine-mile, round-trip route that will run from St. Paul to Woodbury.

Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Article Source: Bulletin-South Washington Councy

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Council and Committee meetings

The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings.

Date: 1/1/2019
Time: 12:00 PM -
Location: various locations and dates
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Public meeting for the Draft 2021-24 Transportation Improvement Program

The Transportation Advisory Board is receiving public comment on the Draft 2021-24 Transportation Improvement Program. The program includes highway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects proposed in the Twin Cities metropolitan area in the next four years.

Date: 7/13/2020
Time: 4:00 PM -
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Transportation News

Council adopts update to region’s 2040 Transportation Policy Plan

Metropolitan Council launches major travel behavior survey

Archaeology firm formed by three college friends finishes SWLRT field work

Archaeological survey at future SWLRT station focuses on late 1800s-early 1900s

Council launches travel behavior household survey

Apprentice Program to help fill Metro Transit driver shortage

Light rail leader named top transit professional

Light rail leader named top transit professional

Transportation projects being scored for federal funding

Fuhrmann leaves passenger rail legacy for generations to come

Facelift underway for Mall of America transit station State's busiest hub to get $25 million upgrade, first big change in 25 years.

Key light-rail leader Mark Fuhrmann to retire from Metro Transit Fuhrmann guided major Twin Cities transit projects for Metro Transit.

Transit leaders break ground on $25 million renovation to Mall of America transit center

Region’s third rapid bus line approved to begin design and engineering

Gold Line planners seek feedback at open house

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Council and Committee meetings

Public meeting for the Draft 2021-24 Transportation Improvement Program

Public meeting for the Draft 2020 Update to the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan

End of public comment period for the Draft 2020 Update to the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan

End of public comment period for the Draft 2021-24 Transportation Improvement Program