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Northstar vehicle on track; link to articleNorthstar rail line begins passenger service

More than 1,200 customers boarded trains Nov. 16 for the first morning of passenger service on the 40-mile new commuter rail line, which provides a fast, safe, hassle-free trip from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis. Details about the Northstar opening.

 

Contracting barriers presentation is Nov. 19

Results of a study of barriers to contracting with minority- and women-owned businesses and targeted group business enterprises will be presented Nov. 19 in St. Paul. The study was a joint effort of six state and regional agencies, including the Metro Council. Details about the presentation (pdf).

Watch new video on Central Corridor LRT project

As excitement for the project builds, local officials and residents talk about plans for the Central Corridor light rail line between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis.

Excerpt of map of SW Corridor route; link to article on Southwest CorridorSouthwest Corridor light rail route selection headed for Council

The Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority has identified the preferred route for the LRT line from Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis. More about the Southwest Corridor LRT project.

New park-and-ride ramp opens in Blaine 

The three-level ramp at I-35W and 95th Avenue is part of the federal Urban Partnership Agreement to reduce congestion in the corridor.  With the new ramp, the park-and-ride accommodates 1,500 vehicles. More about the new ramp.

Vacancy on Regional Parks Commission

The Council is seeking applicants from Park District D in Minneapolis. Application deadline is Nov. 24. The Parks Commission helps the Council develop long-range plans for the Twin Cities system of regional parks and trails. More about the vacancy.

Council awarded ‘green transportation’ stimulus funding

The Council continues to seek out and secure federal economic stimulus funds to benefit the region. The latest award is for gas hybrid-electric Metro Mobility vehicles.

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