Fieldwork underway in Summer 2014 Crews are doing a variety of fieldwork on the Southwest LRT Project over the summer and fall. June 23, 2014
METRO Green Line opens on time and on budget Leaders praise community and partnerships for success, as the region's second light rail line (formerly called the Central Corridor) opened Saturday morning to much fanfare. June 14, 2014
Region’s third LRT line advances to prepare for job, housing growth Council approved the Southwest LRT (METRO Green Line Extension) to serve existing transportation needs and accommodate forecasted growth in jobs and households in the Southwest Corridor. April 9, 2014
Recommendation: Shallow LRT tunnels, LRT over channel on bridge, Mitchell Rd. Station Building shallow tunnels for light rail tracks and an LRT bridge over a channel between two lakes is the best option for the Southwest LRT (METRO Green Line Extension), planners reaffirmed today. March 31, 2014
Testing of Green Line Stations' public address system starts Friday Testing of Green Line Station's public address systems will begin Friday. March 13, 2014
Metropolitan Council releases drafts of independent freight, water reports on Southwest LRT The Metropolitan Council released two draft reports prepared by independent consultants to examine important issues that affect the Southwest LRT Project. January 30, 2014
Thrive MSP 2040: Millennials weigh in on regional planning with fun and wit Mixing young professionals, music, crayons, and improv theater troupe, and a Council policy wonk = a lively, engaged discussion about the future of the region. December 13, 2013
Economic equity is indeed a group effort If you care about our regional economy, you should care about the employment gap between whites and people of color, and the poverty it creates. December 3, 2013