Counties’ transit officials set 2017 priorities
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CTIB approves more funding for Southwest LRT route
It committed an additional $20.5 million in funding for the line
Read More »Business, city leaders urge Orange Line funding
The project faces a Sept. 2 deadline to secure most or all of its local funding
Read More »Lake Elmo’s exit from BRT means extra expense
Now that Lake Elmo is out of the picture for the proposed Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project, planners are taking steps to get the ...
Read More »FTA injects $1M into Gateway transit project
The funding signals an important vote of confidence from the federal government, expected to cover 45 percent of the Gateway Corridor’s $485 million price tag.
Read More »Local funding lined up for Orange Line BRT project
Hennepin County approves funding split with Dakota County for the Orange Line BRT; the first in local funds lined up for the project.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Scott County approves sales tax
The board agreed it was better to enact its own sales tax to be used within the county’s borders rather than contribute more to a metro-wide sales tax pool for transit projects.
Read More »Southwest rail funder pushes for cost savings
With new environmental analysis driving the costs up, Counties Transit Improvement Board members made it clear its $496 million contribution is not expected to rise.
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