Metro-area transportation projects advance for federal funding consideration The region’s $3.5 billion Transportation Improvement Program is a collection of hundreds of local highway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the queue for federal consideration. September 25, 2019
Transportation board invites comments on federal funding applications The Regional Solicitation is one way the board and Council prioritize and invest in roads, bridges and transit, as well as biking and walking needs. September 23, 2019
Metropolitan Council awards systems contract for Southwest LRT Aldridge-Parsons Joint Venture is experienced working on LRT corridors, having performed the systems work on Central Corridor LRT (METRO Green Line). September 18, 2019
Minneapolis Police Inspector Eddie Frizell will lead Metro Transit Police Department A veteran Minneapolis police officer with decades of experience in multiple aspects of law enforcement, Frizell will fill the position August 5. July 12, 2019
FTA releases full funding for Orange Line BRT Receipt of grant keeps project on schedule to move ahead with next phase of construction. June 19, 2019
Council announces finalists for Metro Transit Police chief Council leadership has narrowed the field of candidates to two finalists before Thursday’s public event as part of the interview process to hire for the position of Metro Transit Police chief. June 10, 2019
Southwest LRT project creates job, business opportunities The largest public works project in Minnesota’s history is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and $350 million in payroll. May 30, 2019
Gov. Walz brokers budget deal that improves the lives of all Minnesotans Compromise includes funding for transit, regional parks, and water supply. May 30, 2019