Transit ridership begins to recover in 2021 COVID-19 upended the way we work, interact, and even move. But as stay-at-home orders relaxed, businesses reopened, and social gatherings returned in limited capacities, ridership began to rebound. February 23, 2022
Met Council approves use of contingency funds and next steps to advance METRO Green Line Extension Agreement and Met Council action establish foundation for projected opening day and total budget. January 26, 2022
Despite pandemic, Metro Mobility works to enhance service Online booking and new vehicle tracking capabilities improve customer experience. January 21, 2022
COVID-19 relief funds to help cities and counties with transportation needs The federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act allocated the funding to the Met Council to address transportation problems caused by the pandemic. December 28, 2021
METRO Blue Line Extension seeking members for Anti-Displacement Workgroup Members will help guide anti-displacement strategies and policy development by providing personal insight, local expertise and direct connections to communities impacted by the project. December 20, 2021
METRO Purple Line receives key federal approval The bus rapid transit line has received approval to enter the Project Development phase of the FTA's New Starts program. Project leadership now transitions from Ramsey County to the Met Council. December 13, 2021
METRO Blue Line Extension Project releases Draft Route Modification Report for public comment Comments on the report will be accepted through January 25, 2022 and will inform the final evaluation and route recommendation in spring 2022. December 13, 2021
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