Hennepin County seeks $200 million for Blue Line extension, as Met Council scrambles to fill SWLRT funding gap
The Hennepin County Board's support for rail projects hasn't dimmed despite Southwest Light Rail's issues – and its looming new costs to county taxpayers.
The Hennepin County Board's support for rail projects hasn't dimmed despite Southwest Light Rail's issues – and its looming new costs to county taxpayers.
'One continuous problem': SWLRT construction causes cracking, flooding at nearby condo building
Southwest Light Rail's ballooning budget and delays have turned heads and led to bipartisan calls for more oversight, but perhaps nowhere is the project more closely watched than at the Calhoun Isles condominiums in southwest Minneapolis.
Southwest Light Rail's ballooning budget and delays have turned heads and led to bipartisan calls for more oversight, but perhaps nowhere is the project more closely watched than at the Calhoun Isles condominiums in southwest Minneapolis.
'One continuous problem:' SWLRT construction causes cracking, flooding at nearby condo building
Southwest Light Rail's ballooning budget and delays have turned heads and led to bipartisan calls for more oversight, but perhaps nowhere is the project more closely watched than at the Calhoun Isles condominiums in southwest Minneapolis.
Southwest Light Rail's ballooning budget and delays have turned heads and led to bipartisan calls for more oversight, but perhaps nowhere is the project more closely watched than at the Calhoun Isles condominiums in southwest Minneapolis.
St. Paul’s new neighborhood safety director leaves Metro Transit under cloud
St. Paul’s new director of Neighborhood Safety, Brooke Blakey, is leaving her former employer, Metro Transit Police, under a cloud of suspicion.
St. Paul’s new director of Neighborhood Safety, Brooke Blakey, is leaving her former employer, Metro Transit Police, under a cloud of suspicion.
Lawmakers advance Southwest Light Rail audit as delays mount
Lawmakers in both parties have had enough of Southwest Light Rail's cost overruns and the excuses given by the agency in charge of the project that won't open for operation until 2027.
Lawmakers in both parties have had enough of Southwest Light Rail's cost overruns and the excuses given by the agency in charge of the project that won't open for operation until 2027.
Southwest Light Rail may be $550 million short, will not open until 2027
Southwest Light Rail will not open until 2027 and carry a final cost around $2.75 billion, Metropolitan Council officials said Wednesday, ending months of speculation about the impact of ballooning cost overruns and delays.
Southwest Light Rail will not open until 2027 and carry a final cost around $2.75 billion, Metropolitan Council officials said Wednesday, ending months of speculation about the impact of ballooning cost overruns and delays.
Metro Transit offering free rides for New Year's Eve, extreme cold
Those celebrating the new year this weekend won’t need to worry about finding a ride thanks to Metro Transit.
Those celebrating the new year this weekend won’t need to worry about finding a ride thanks to Metro Transit.
Met Council won't know Southwest Light Rail cost, timeline until 'sometime in 2022'
Metropolitan Council officials have been overseeing construction of the Southwest Light Rail line for several months without any idea -- at least not one they're willing to say publicly -- how long or how much it will cost to finish it.
Metropolitan Council officials have been overseeing construction of the Southwest Light Rail line for several months without any idea -- at least not one they're willing to say publicly -- how long or how much it will cost to finish it.
Met Council won't know Southwest Light Rail cost, timeline until 'sometime in 2022'
Metropolitan Council officials have been overseeing construction of the Southwest Light Rail line for several months without any idea -- at least not one they're willing to say publicly -- how long or how much it will cost to finish it.
Metropolitan Council officials have been overseeing construction of the Southwest Light Rail line for several months without any idea -- at least not one they're willing to say publicly -- how long or how much it will cost to finish it.
Metro Transit debuts Orange Line connecting Minneapolis and Burnsville
The new Orange Line connects downtown Minneapolis with the south metro. It runs 17 miles long, making 12 stops between downtown and Burnsville. The $150-million project took five years to complete, and features new and bigger buses.
The new Orange Line connects downtown Minneapolis with the south metro. It runs 17 miles long, making 12 stops between downtown and Burnsville. The $150-million project took five years to complete, and features new and bigger buses.
1 killed in crash at new freeway bus station on I-35W and Lake Street
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash at the new Metro Transit bus station on northbound I-35W and Lake Street in Minneapolis Saturday night.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash at the new Metro Transit bus station on northbound I-35W and Lake Street in Minneapolis Saturday night.
Community members to weigh in on potential Blue Line extension routes in north Minneapolis
Plans for one seat service from the northwest suburbs all the way to Mall of America are taking shape. But before you can catch a train, project developers need to determine the exact path the METRO Blue Line extension will take.
Plans for one seat service from the northwest suburbs all the way to Mall of America are taking shape. But before you can catch a train, project developers need to determine the exact path the METRO Blue Line extension will take.
Metro Transit unveils rain art at more than a dozen bus, LRT stops
Metro Transit revealed more than a dozen rain art displays at several bus and light rail stops that can only be seen when it rains.
Metro Transit revealed more than a dozen rain art displays at several bus and light rail stops that can only be seen when it rains.
Metro Transit officers placed on leave
FOX 9 has learned two top-ranking officials with the Metro Transit Police Department are on administrative leave pending an investigation into their involvement with a volunteer community program.
FOX 9 has learned two top-ranking officials with the Metro Transit Police Department are on administrative leave pending an investigation into their involvement with a volunteer community program.
Over-budget Southwest LRT gets vote of confidence from feds
The top U.S. transit official gave a vote of confidence to the Southwest Light Rail project this week but stopped short of endorsing more federal money for the over-budget, behind-schedule line.
The top U.S. transit official gave a vote of confidence to the Southwest Light Rail project this week but stopped short of endorsing more federal money for the over-budget, behind-schedule line.
Metro Transit adjusting ride schedules on Aug. 21, masks required through September
As many Minnesotans prepare to return to the office this fall, Metro Transit is working to adjust its schedule.
As many Minnesotans prepare to return to the office this fall, Metro Transit is working to adjust its schedule.
Green Line train strikes car, killing 1 in St. Paul
Police say one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a Metro Transit Green Line train crashed into a car in St. Paul Sunday.
Police say one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a Metro Transit Green Line train crashed into a car in St. Paul Sunday.
Metro Transit hiring drivers on heels of pandemic
Metro Transit is hiring drivers again after the pandemic, with a hiring event happening Saturday.
Metro Transit is hiring drivers again after the pandemic, with a hiring event happening Saturday.
Metro Transit makes push to hire new drivers for post-pandemic rebound
As Metro Transit expects an ridership rebound in coming months, they are searching for new drivers and offering incentives for new hires.
As Metro Transit expects an ridership rebound in coming months, they are searching for new drivers and offering incentives for new hires.
Lawmakers face decision on Metro Transit fare enforcement
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, serious crime on light rail cars and stations was rising. For two years, lawmakers grappled with ideas on how to address the situation, and they now face a make-or-break moment during the special session later this month.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, serious crime on light rail cars and stations was rising. For two years, lawmakers grappled with ideas on how to address the situation, and they now face a make-or-break moment during the special session later this month.