Where's my bus? Metro Transit's NexTrip now shows where it is Metro Transit bus riders — and those on other regional systems, too — now have the ability to see the exact physical location of their bus. February 9, 2017
Parks ambassador program will use a community-driven effort to connect people with parks New Regional Parks Ambassador program will serve as a bridge between communities that don’t use the regional parks and the Regional Parks System. February 9, 2017
Metro Mobility ridership jumps 6% in one year Demand for Metro Mobility transit service in the Twin Cities metro area increased nearly 6% to 2.23 million rides in 2016. The trend of annual growth of 5-8% is expected to continue in the future. February 7, 2017
Nearly $6.8 billion in new development reported along LRT lines Regional transit system sparks investment in local communities. January 31, 2017
Key transportation committee selects metro area projects for federal funding Slate of 58 projects includes highway, transit, bike, and pedestrian projects. January 25, 2017
Designs being finalized for Southwest LRT construction to start in mid-2017 The Southwest LRT Project staff is busy this winter finalizing designs in preparation for the start of construction in mid-2017. January 20, 2017
Blue Line Extension LRT gains FTA approval to enter engineering phase The extension will connect downtown Minneapolis to northwest metro and create 6,500 construction jobs. January 19, 2017
Council helps families move to communities of high opportunity Shaneka Greer feels blessed. Thanks to the Metropolitan Council’s Community Choice program, she is living in a well-maintained apartment in a safe neighborhood with a good school for her daughter. January 19, 2017
Metro Transit ridership tops 82.6 million in 2016 For sixth consecutive year, more than 80 million rides provided. January 17, 2017
Possible maneuver on light rail is a step away from 'One State' Possible dissolution of Counties Transit Improvement Board might keep light-rail transit out of state Legislature in 2017. January 13, 2017
First of three solar gardens in Empire Township now powered up The Metropolitan Council has announced that the community solar garden at the Empire Township wastewater treatment plant is officially open. January 3, 2017
Minnesota's Solar Capacity Gets Boost A couple of two new community solar gardens have gone online in Minnesota. January 2, 2017
Federal Transit Administration propels Southwest LRT Project forward with approval to enter engineering Authorization illustrates federal confidence in project, ahead of approval of federal funding. December 21, 2016
C Line rapid bus line moves toward 2019 opening The C Line will connect riders from Brooklyn Center and North Minneapolis with stations in downtown Minneapolis. December 15, 2016