Southwest Light Rail Still On Track After Legislative Session Despite repeated threats to the Southwest Light Rail Line during the 2017 legislative session, the project remains on track. June 1, 2017
Sun Sailor: Southwest Light Rail is about moving people… and so much more TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has been a vocal supporter of the Southwest Light Rail Transit line for many years — from the beginning of the planning stages until today. April 26, 2017
Column: It's time to move forward on Southwest line Ask them their plan. The folks who write the editorials and sign the letters. Ask them, after they stop Southwest Light Rail Transit, how they propose to address Twin Cities transportation needs. April 25, 2017
Job seekers, high school graduates can get training to build LRT extensions To help people develop the skills for light rail construction jobs, the Council is working with organizations to offer free training for up to 80 people and10 soon-to-be high school graduates. April 17, 2017
Extending Tracks Issue 16: February 2017 Issue 16 of the Southwest LRT Project newsletter. February 15, 2017
Nearly $6.8 billion in new development reported along LRT lines Regional transit system sparks investment in local communities. January 31, 2017
Designs being finalized for Southwest LRT construction to start in mid-2017 The Southwest LRT Project staff is busy this winter finalizing designs in preparation for the start of construction in mid-2017. January 20, 2017
Federal Transit Administration propels Southwest LRT Project forward with approval to enter engineering Authorization illustrates federal confidence in project, ahead of approval of federal funding. December 21, 2016
Met Council takes another step forward on expanding opportunities for Minnesotans The Met Council chose Siemens to manufacture new light rail vehicles for the Southwest LRT Project (SWLRT), which will expand access to more than 200,000 jobs located along the corridor. October 31, 2016
Updated train cars planned for Southwest light rail extension Riders will notice some changes to Metro Transit’s light rail trains when they start rolling on the planned Southwest extension in the coming years. October 31, 2016