Transportation News

Officials hold joyous groundbreaking for Southwest light rail project

After almost 20 years of planning, the groundbreaking marks the work of partnerships with federal, county and local governments and organizations and members of the communities all along the line.

Date: Monday, December 3, 2018

Federal, state and local officials break ground on Southwest LRT

After more than two decades of planning, state’s largest infrastructure project is moving into construction.

Date: Friday, November 30, 2018

FTA announces full federal funding of Orange Line BRT

$72 million in federal funding means transit project is fully funded.

Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Lunda/McCrossan chosen to build Southwest LRT

Council awards civil construction contract, setting stage to break ground on Southwest LRT.

Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018

SWLRT gets critical approval from federal government to begin construction

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) cleared the path for construction to begin on the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (SWLRT).

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018

SWLRT gets critical approval from federal government to begin construction

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) cleared the path for construction to begin on the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (SWLRT).

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018

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

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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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