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
Final Environmental Impact Statement released on Southwest LRT Publication comes after years of public feedback and technical analysis, done in conjunction with project staff from the Metropolitan Council. May 13, 2016
Employees and employers train their sights on Southwest LRT for better access CEOs, seniors, business owners, and reverse commuters all want the proposed Southwest LRT (METRO Green Line Extension) to be built to improve access to the 175,000 jobs located along the corridor. May 5, 2016
Real estate figures show access to transit major factor for homebuyers Residents increasingly seeking out housing near transit lines. April 25, 2016
Development along Green Line soars to more than $4 billion Southwest LRT spurs more than $400 million in local development; $5 billion total development along existing and planned LRT lines. April 19, 2016
8 year-old train fan and cancer patient takes light rail train for a spin After offering to donate $75 toward the Southwest light rail line, Karlis received a set of keys to the train, an operator’s license, two plaques and a bag full of LRT-related goodies. March 23, 2016
Extending Tracks Issue 13: March 2016 Issue 13 of the Southwest LRT newsletter features station designs, Metropolitan Council grants, new station names, and more. March 11, 2016
Southwest LRT station designs unveiled See design details for each of the 15 light rail stations. March 11, 2016
Getting a Green Light for the Green Line Read Metropolitan Council chair Adam Duininck's Sun Current op-ed, highlighting the benefits of the Green Line Extension for jobs and development. January 11, 2016