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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Northstar train struck a vehicle that was stopped on the tracks in Coon Rapids, sending the vehicle's driver to the hospital.
Businesses, residents protest Metro Transit Blue Line Extension
Community members are accusing the Met Council and Hennepin County leaders of failing to prevent the displacement of local businesses and residents during the extension of the Metro Transit Blue Line.
Community members are accusing the Met Council and Hennepin County leaders of failing to prevent the displacement of local businesses and residents during the extension of the Metro Transit Blue Line.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metro Transit officer remembered for service
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.
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.
It's the end of the road for beloved bus route 21
Metro Transit says Route 21 provides 7,000 rides every weekday, making it one of the agency's busiest routes.
Metro Transit says Route 21 provides 7,000 rides every weekday, making it one of the agency's busiest routes.
Metro Transit Route 21 put into retirement in Minneapolis
The bus line between Minneapolis and St. Paul, Route 21, was put into retirement Friday. The route is being replaced with Metro Transit's B Line rapid bus line. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
The bus line between Minneapolis and St. Paul, Route 21, was put into retirement Friday. The route is being replaced with Metro Transit's B Line rapid bus line. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
'Safe & strong University Avenue initiative' announced for St. Paul
More Metro Transit officers, supported by city police and county deputies, are expected to have a visible presence along University Avenue and the Green Line in St. Paul as part of a new safety initiative.
More Metro Transit officers, supported by city police and county deputies, are expected to have a visible presence along University Avenue and the Green Line in St. Paul as part of a new safety initiative.
Southwest Light rail construction update
An audit was held for the Southwest Light Rail's construction. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the details.
An audit was held for the Southwest Light Rail's construction. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the details.
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Southwest Light Rail construction audit presentation [RAW]
The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor's Financial Audit Division released a performance audit on the Southwest Light Rail's construction, finding "instances of noncompliance." The Southwest Light Rail will connect Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis. The project has faced delays in construction and cost overruns, and is now expected to open in 2027.
The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor's Financial Audit Division released a performance audit on the Southwest Light Rail's construction, finding "instances of noncompliance." The Southwest Light Rail will connect Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis. The project has faced delays in construction and cost overruns, and is now expected to open in 2027.
Southwest Light Rail construction audit released: What it says
A performance audit of the controversial Southwest Light Rail's construction found “instances of noncompliance."
A performance audit of the controversial Southwest Light Rail's construction found “instances of noncompliance."
Minnesota's water, public transit get a 'C' grade: ASCE report
A new report card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers shows Minnesota has work to do to improve its water quality and access to public transit.
A new report card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers shows Minnesota has work to do to improve its water quality and access to public transit.
METRO Gold Line opens in east Twin Cities metro
Elected officials gathered on Saturday to celebrate a milestone accomplishment. Saturday was the first day of operations for the new METRO Gold Line, a frequent all-day bus service along a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in the east metro.
Elected officials gathered on Saturday to celebrate a milestone accomplishment. Saturday was the first day of operations for the new METRO Gold Line, a frequent all-day bus service along a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in the east metro.
Metro Transit unveils new rapid bus line
Metro Transit now offers a rapid bus line that reaches out to the east metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Metro Transit now offers a rapid bus line that reaches out to the east metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.