Metropolitan Council launches major travel behavior survey Thousands of households are expected to participate using smartphones — a first for the region. October 15, 2018
Archaeology firm formed by three college friends finishes SWLRT field work In Situ is a minority-owned cultural resource management company specializing in archaeology and laboratory analysis. September 27, 2018
Archaeological survey at future SWLRT station focuses on late 1800s-early 1900s The area’s former residents, who were from Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, left behind everyday items such as soup bones, beer bottles, and buttons. September 27, 2018
Council launches travel behavior household survey Collecting information on day-to-day travel is vital for local, county and regional agencies to plan for future transportation needs. September 26, 2018
Apprentice Program to help fill Metro Transit driver shortage Metro Transit will participate in the Minnesota Apprenticeship initiative, which will bring on as many as 200 new employees in the coming years. September 18, 2018
Light rail leader named top transit professional A leader in Metro Transit’s efforts to expand light rail in the Twin Cities has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals. September 14, 2018
Transportation projects being scored for federal funding The 2018 Regional Solicitation brought in 136 applications that will vie for around $200 million in federal funding. Technical experts from across the region are reviewing and scoring applications. September 13, 2018
Fuhrmann leaves passenger rail legacy for generations to come Leaders at Metro Transit and Metropolitan Council recognize Fuhrmann as the person responsible for the region’s 62 miles of passenger rail (40 miles for Northstar and 22 for LRT). August 9, 2018