SouthWest or Town Center would be the westernmost LRT station Representatives of project funders, the county and cities along the planned SouthWest LRT line are trying to decide whether to make Town Center or Southwest in Eden Prairie the westernmost station. June 26, 2015
Connections ground businesses, arts on METRO Green Line corridor The year-old 11-mile light rail line provides an essential connection for riders to discover and explore communities, businesses, and arts and cultural amenities along the corridor. June 16, 2015
Strong ridership and economic development mark Green Line anniversary The one year mark of the METRO Green Line’s light rail service has seen ridership far exceeding projections and seeds of economic development begin to blossom. June 15, 2015
METRO Green Line has been magnet for housing development From artist lofts to affordable housing to luxury apartments, new housing development has contributed significantly to the estimated $2.8 billion in development along the METRO Green Line since 2009. June 10, 2015
People, places, and connections: Green Line residents are enthusiastic about light rail The METRO Green Line has proven to be magnet for housing development. And the people who are living along the line are enjoying the access and connections it provides. June 10, 2015
Project partners focus talks on making Town Center in Eden Prairie westernmost SWLRT station Representatives of the communities who will be served by Southwest Light Rail Transit are narrowing the list of cost-cutting options to bring the project back in line with its budget. June 9, 2015
Southwest LRT Supplemental Draft EIS Available for Public Review and Comment (Updated 6-3-2015) The Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) (METRO Green Line Extension) Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available for review and comment. June 3, 2015
Test results and delays increase total cost of Southwest LRT project to $2 billion Analysis released today by the Metropolitan Council (Council) concludes that test results and project delays have increased the cost of the Southwest LRT Project. April 27, 2015