CTIB

May 8, 2015

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.

Apr 29, 2015

Sticker shock: LRT line in doubt

The new $2 billion price tag prompts a reassessment of the proposed light rail line to the southwest suburbs.

Apr 22, 2015

Scott County board delays sales tax decision

The county board was set to consider a half-cent sales tax and a $20 excise tax on motor vehicle sales within the county to raise $6 million annually for projects.

Nov 21, 2014

Counties award $141 million in transit grants

The Counties Transit Improvement Board, which collects a quarter-cent sales tax in five metro area counties to build transit lines throughout the region, awarded $110 million for capital improvement projects and the other $30.9 million for operating grants for the existing regional system.

Feb 13, 2013

Transit: To tax or to bond?

The battle over transit funding that’s brewing at the Capitol this year has its roots in the 2008 transportation bill that ultimately saw the Legislature override Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s veto.

Mar 26, 2009

Hausman’s transit reform bill: "All my friends hate me now"

Even though the latest price tag for the Southwest light rail project has jumped to $2 billion, the largest local funding entity doesn’t want to pony up more money. The ...

Mar 26, 2009

Hausman’s transit reform bill: "All my friends hate me now"

Even though the latest price tag for the Southwest light rail project has jumped to $2 billion, the largest local funding entity doesn’t want to pony up more money. The ...