Extending Tracks Issue 10: March 2015 The tenth issue of the Southwest LRTproject newsletter features information on station design and upcoming public involvement opportunities. March 24, 2015
Met Council & Minneapolis Park & Rec Board reach understanding on SWLRT Kenilworth Channel Crossing Met Council Chair Adam Duininck and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board President Liz Wielinski announce that the two agencies have reached an understanding. February 27, 2015
Council Chair Duininck, local officials tour Gateway Corridor Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck wrapped up the first week of his seven-county tour on Feb. 6 with a bus ride through the Gateway Corridor (future METRO Gold Line) in the east metro area. February 11, 2015
Southwest LRT Project’s federal rating now medium-high Municipal consent, local funding commitments help project's rating climb. February 4, 2015
The A Line: A new kind of bus service coming to Saint Paul The new service will be online later this year, and will introduce improved transit service on arterial streets, like Snelling Avenue. January 28, 2015
Council adopts 2040 Transportation Policy Plan The region’s long-range transportation plan sets the policies and strategies for investing in the regional transportation system to 2040. January 14, 2015
Council Livable Communities grants support land use/transit connections The Council has approved $7.5 million in grants to support metro-area projects. Grants will promote housing affordability, connect neighborhoods and people to jobs, and prompt additional investment. January 14, 2015
Kenilworth bridge concepts are a nod to nature and railroad heritage The designs for the Southwest light rail bridge feature arches, angled piers, and a thin deck, similar to the existing railroad bridge, and fashioned to fit in with the natural surroundings. November 25, 2014