Met Council Launches Blue Line Extension Video Series
MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council will launch a video series that seeks to explain the Blue Line Extension project as it moves through the design and engineering process.
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Report: Will Minnesota Shutter Northstar? –– From Railway Age
Northstar commuter rail service between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minn., may be replaced by bus service, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune and other local media outlets. “MnDOT’s recent Twin Cities – St. Cloud-Fargo/Moorhead Corridor
Bill Proposed To Stop Spending on BLE Until SWLRT Opens in 2027
MINNEAPOLIS – A bill has been proposed to halt spending on the Blue Line Extension until the Southwest LRT has opened for service.
Met Council Seeks Public Feedback on Lowry Avenue Station Design Alternatives
MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council presented design options for the Lowry Avenue Station on its Blue Line Extension (BLE) on December 3, 2024.
Blue Line Extension Preliminary Design Plans Approved
MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council announced the cities of Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Cry. star, and Hennepin County have approved Preliminary Design Plans for the Blue Line Extension.
Crews Work To Fix SWLRT Track That Was Laid Too Close To Existing Track
MINNEAPOLIS – After track for the SWLRT was laid too close to an existing freight rail, crews had to go in and fix the section of track.
MnDOT Will ‘Play a Bigger Role’ in Light Rail Projects
MINNEAPOLIS – The MnDOT will have more involvement over Minnesota light rail projects, but it will not replace the Met Council completely.
Two Electric Transmission Lines Need To Be Moved for Blue Line Light Rail Extension
MINNEAPOLIS – For the Blue Line light rail extension in Minneapolis, two Xcel Energy underground electric transmission lines will need to be moved.
Minn. Senate Transportation Chair Dibble Supports Change of Responsibility From Met Council to MnDOT
MINNEAPOLIS – After rising costs and construction delays, Senate Transportation Chair Scott Dibble argues the MnDOT should oversee future light rail projects as opposed to the Met Council.
Former SWLRT Project Controls Manager Files Lawsuit Against Met Council, Alleging Retaliation
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The former project controls manager for the SWLRT project has filed a lawsuit against the Met Council in Hennepin County.
$100M for Green Line Light Rail Extension in Hennepin County
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Hennepin County Board Commissioners have approved another $100 million to help fund the Southwest Light Rail in Minneapolis.
Southwest Light Rail Transit Project Revised Budget
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The revised budget for the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project is now $2.86 billion.
Metropolitan Council Makes Headway on Blue Line Extension Light Rail Project
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. – Met Council and Hennepin County approved a grant agreement and the Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee support the analysis of the staff-recommended light rail track route.
SLRT’s Contractor Disagrees with OLA’s Report
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Southwest Light Rail project’s contractor responded to the report given by the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
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