Southwest Light Rail Project | Audacy

Lawmakers blast Southwest Light Rail project - and Met Council oversight - after Legislative Auditor's report Report found "instances of noncompliance and weaknesses in internal controls" for overdue, overbudget project

April 8, 2025
New Metro Transit Gold Line from Woodbury to St. Paul starts running in March - on time and under budget "Our team overall really worked to deliver this project under budget," says Project lead Alicia Vap

February 20, 2025
Metro Transits Green and Blue Line routes have reached a major milestone this month

June 19, 2024
The Good and the Bad: Some St. Paul businesses battle crime from Green Line Light Rail traffic Other business owners tell WCCO Radio they see nothing but positives from increase in foot traffic

March 5, 2024
Two years of Southwest Light Rail construction later, Kenilworth Channels reopens to paddlers The channel between Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles had been closed for bridge construction

August 28, 2023
Met Council and Hennepin County reach deal to provide more funding in Southwest Light Rail project The long-delayed and overbudget project revealed a $272 million budget gap earlier in 2023

August 22, 2023
WCCO Conversations: Rep. Brad Tabke on legislative bill that would increase safety on Light Rail Transit Tabke, who rides the train to the Capitol each day, says substance abuse and safety issues are out of control

March 3, 2023
Met Council pushing forward with Southwest Light Rail Project despite budget issues

September 9, 2022