Minnesota road projects in flux as Congress debates bill
Although the latest funding extension expires on June 30, Congress still hasn’t agreed on how much funding to include in the package.
View ArticleBottineau LRT route held up again
Plans to bring a light-rail transit line from Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park continue to be held up by concerns from Golden Valley council members who aren’t convinced the tracks should run through their...
View ArticleSupport builds for Bottineau Transitway
Supporters of the Bottineau Transitway appear to have the support they need to move forward with additional study of the light rail transit line.
View ArticleOfficials disagree over transportation funding criteria
The five suburban metro-area counties have raised concern that the Met Council’s Thrive plan and the regional solicitation policy stemming from it put them at a disadvantage when competing for funds.
View ArticleDecision delayed for Met Council’s transportation policy plan
After an unprecedented backlash from five suburban counties, the Metropolitan Council has decided to push back approval of its controversial Transportation Policy Plan.
View ArticleSome counties feel left out of Dayton’s road plan
Some Twin Cities counties are feeling snubbed by Gov. Mark Dayton’s list of 600 road and bridge projects in his $10.7 billion transportation funding proposal.
View ArticleFunding OK’d for 51 regional transportation projects
A new selection process that favors affordable housing affected Anoka County, which received the lowest amount of funding this year.
View ArticleBottineau LRT route held up again
Plans to bring a light-rail transit line from Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park continue to be held up by concerns from Golden Valley council members who aren’t convinced the tracks should run through their...
View ArticleSupport builds for Bottineau Transitway
Supporters of the Bottineau Transitway appear to have the support they need to move forward with additional study of the light rail transit line.
View ArticleOfficials disagree over transportation funding criteria
The five suburban metro-area counties have raised concern that the Met Council’s Thrive plan and the regional solicitation policy stemming from it put them at a disadvantage when competing for funds.
View ArticleNew transportation funding criteria passes
Following an 18-month review, the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Advisory Board approved new criteria for divvying up $150 million in federal transportation funds to local projects. The new...
View ArticleDecision delayed for Met Council’s transportation policy plan
After an unprecedented backlash from five suburban counties, the Metropolitan Council has decided to push back approval of its controversial Transportation Policy Plan.
View ArticleSome counties feel left out of Dayton’s road plan
Some Twin Cities counties are feeling snubbed by Gov. Mark Dayton’s list of 600 road and bridge projects in his $10.7 billion transportation funding proposal.
View ArticleFunding OK’d for 51 regional transportation projects
A new selection process that favors affordable housing affected Anoka County, which received the lowest amount of funding this year.
View ArticleFeedback sought for regional transportation plan
The four-year regional transportation improvement program is available for comment. The document outlines all of the road, bridge, transit and bike/pedestrian projects planned in the region that would...
View ArticleTransportation Advisory Board seeks seven new members
The Transportation Advisory Board – an advisory board to the Metropolitan Council – is seeking seven new members as of January 1. The 34-member board helps to shape the Metropolitan Council’s...
View ArticleNew Transportation Advisory Board members announced
The Metropolitan Council this month appointed seven members and one alternate to the Transportation Advisory Board effective Jan. 1. The 34-member advisory board to the Met Council helps to shape the...
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