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Vikings, Met Council to split bridge cost
Under previous agreement proposals, the Met Council would have paid for the entire construction cost.
Southwest light rail budget cut to $1.7 billion
The Corridor Management Committee agreed to cut the project by $250 million.
Met Council chair sees urgent need for funding
Adam Duininck talks about how to “pick up the pieces” and build momentum after a disappointing legislative session.
Brownfield sites get $3.5M for cleanup from Met Council
Altogether, the funding will clean 22 acres and support a $2.8 million annual increase in net tax capacity.
Eden Prairie offers option for Southwest line
A pitch from Eden Prairie to end the future Southwest Light Rail Transit line at the Southwest Station is gaining support from other stakeholders.
Breaking ground: Mixed-income project on Green Line
Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins broke ground Tuesday on the 2700 University project, a 248-unit mixed-income apartment building near the Green Line’s Westgate station in St. Paul.
Green Line development exceeds expectations
Funding group tracks progress on affordable housing, economy and open space.
Southwest rail tweaks may limit future extension
New engineering shows that shifting the stop north could make it difficult to build the line farther west in future years if funding becomes available.
Gateway BRT left out of special session bonding bill
Cost increases in the Southwest LRT project may have swayed lawmakers.
Metro Transit sets vision for North Loop campus
An updated master plan for the overall 24-acre site north of the Target Field Station calls for active street-fronts, reduced surface parking, better public access and new landscaping.
Bus lines test waters for suburb-to-suburb service
The region’s four suburban transit lines have $2 million from the state to design and implement a new demonstration bus project.
Eden Prairie, Minneapolis may bear brunt of Southwest LRT cuts
Southwest Light Rail Transit engineers outlined four scenarios for reducing the project budget.
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