The March 2016 issue of the Southwest LRT newsletter [PDF] is now available.
In this issue
Designs for Southwest LRT stations now available on project website
More design detail for each of the 15 light rail stations is now available on the web.
President Obama proposes $125 million for Southwest LRT in 2017 federal budget
Metropolitan Council chair Duininck calls federal recommendation "a remarkable development."
Metropolitan Council awards grants for two non-profits near future Southwest LRT stations
PLACE and YouthLink will receive funding to help build proposed projects near LRT.
Small Brooklyn Center engineering firm helps build Green, Blue Line Extensions
A profile of Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Street-friendly design for operations and maintenance facility in Hopkins
An ornamental fence and trees will help the facility harmonize with the surrounding area.
Four stations in Minneapolis are renamed
Input from communities and advisory committees prompted the changes.
Getting a green light for the Green Line
Council Chair Adam Duininck's guest column appeared in the Sun Current.
Read Extending Tracks Issue 13 [PDF].