Council approves final METRO B Line plan The project now moves into the detailed design phase, which will occur into 2022, with construction in 2023 and service anticipated to begin in 2024. October 14, 2021
METRO Purple Line clears environmental hurdle Achievement of this major milestone helps to clear the way for the transfer of the project from Ramsey County to the Metropolitan Council in late 2021 or early 2022. October 13, 2021
METRO Blue Line Extension project selects CURA to lead anti-displacement work This action to invest in anti-displacement is intended to support corridor residents, businesses, and equitable development in the corridor. September 22, 2021
Met Council projects advance electric vehicle adoption in the region Among projects are an electric vehicle planning study and Metro Transit’s ongoing work to transition its fleet to electric vehicles. September 22, 2021
Metro Transit Police Work Group to weigh suggestions for improving transit safety Metropolitan Council members are sorting through the suggestions and feedback from community members, transit customers, and transit employees to improve safety on the region’s transit system. September 17, 2021
Southwest Light Rail milestone: first tracks The first light rail tracks have been placed for the METRO Green Line Extension near the future Downtown Hopkins Station. August 17, 2021
Metro Transit announces safety and security initiatives The initiatives amount to more than $4 million in annual investment and are the next steps in an evolution of investments started two years ago. July 15, 2021
Orange Line connecting bus recommendation moves forward Based on public input and nearly 600 survey responses, we developed a recommended plan, which will help set the vision for connecting bus service to the Orange Line. May 24, 2021