Our View: Light rail: Dispute shouldn’t put brakes on special session Why It Matters: A special session is more important than political squabbles. August 17, 2016
Southwest LRT will help ease the mismatch between urban job seekers and metro jobs Report: Transit development really must be more closely coordinated with workforce training and workforce development policies. August 15, 2016
SWLRT Final EIS Determination of Adequacy On August 10, 2016, the Council determined the Final EIS for Project is adequate. August 11, 2016
Inaction at the state leads to $19 million in cost delays for SWLRT Project is overwhelmingly supported by business community and local elected officials. August 8, 2016
Twin Cities transit projects reach a perilous pass Don't let politics stall the Orange and Southwest lines. July 29, 2016
What happens to suburbs if Southwest light rail isn't built? After significant development, leaders worry about the fate of their cities if line never comes. July 23, 2016
FTA issues Record of Decision for Southwest LRT The Record of Decision (ROD) provides the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) determination that the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) have been satisfied. July 22, 2016
On politically tricky transit projects, many cities let voters weigh in Unlike the Twin Cities, cities nationwide have asked their voters whether they want higher taxes to help pay for light-rail and other forms of mass transit. July 10, 2016
Extending Tracks Issue 14: May 2016 The May 2016 issue of the Southwest LRT Project newsletter. May 19, 2016
Local mayors, Chambers of Commerce, and residents speak out in favor of Southwest LRT A host of local officials, organizations, business leaders, and residents voice their support for SWLRT. May 19, 2016