South Minneapolis business owners cautiously optimistic about new E-line
Metro Transit’s new bus Rapid Transit route is scheduled to debut this weekend, but construction has caused some tough times for businesses in south Minneapolis.
Light rail rescue: Metro Transit officers save blind man from train tracks
A legally blind man from West St. Paul is grateful to two Metro Transit police officers who saved him after he got lost and trapped on light rail tracks.
Metro Transit settles lawsuit with skateboarder for state max
Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law.
Metro Transit increasing uniformed security on light trail trains
Metro Transit officials say uniformed officers will patrol nearly every light rail route starting this weekend.
Metro Transit expanding security presence
Metro Transit leadership has announced there will be a “more visible and coordinated official presence on light rail vehicles and stations going into the winter months” in an effort to combat crime and improve rider safety.
Multi-million dollar Metro Transit negligence verdict reduced because of state law
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
$4M jury verdict slashed by state law
A man, who had his left leg amputated after he was run over by a Metro Transit bus, has now had his $4-million jury verdict reduced to $500,000 due to a state liability law.
Southwest LRT tests runs celebrated by Met Council as major milestone
The Metropolitan Council and local leaders celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Southwest Light Rail project after testing of the Green Line extension started last week.
Southwest Light Rail construction: Trains moving along the tracks for testing
The Metro Transit Green Line Extension/Southwest Light Rail is entering a new testing phase with light rail trains moving on tracks for the first time starting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. This is a major development in a controversial project that has faced construction delays and cost overruns.
Metro Transit bus accident leads to $4.2 million payout for injured pedestrian
A jury determined that a man whose leg was run over during a Metro Transit bus accident be awarded more than $4 million in damages.
Metro Transit Blue Line shuts down for nearly 2 weeks: What you need to know
Starting Monday night, the Metro Blue Line will be out of service for nearly two weeks due to maintenance, requiring riders to use the bus or find alternative routes.
Northstar train crash injures 1, buses replace route
The Northstar train struck a vehicle that was stopped on the tracks in Coon Rapids, sending the vehicle's driver to the hospital.
Metro Transit Blue Line Extension protest over displacement fears
Residents and business owners held a protest outside Metro Transit headquarters to address displacement concerns, adding that government officials are failing to meet racial justice requirements.
Metro Transit slated to end Northstar train service in January
Metro Transit is planning to end Northstar commuter train service and switch over to a bus service starting in January, according to Metropolitan Council documents.
Southwest Light Rail now ‘over 85% complete’ Met Council update says
An update by the Metropolitan Council says the well over-budget and long-delayed Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project is now over 85%" completed.
Woman drowned in White Bear Lake was beloved Metro Transit police officer
A community is mourning the sudden loss of Metro Transit police Sgt. Beverly “Bev" Rodriguez, who people said they will remember most as someone who served with both strength and compassion.