Council approves new distance-based fares for dial-a-ride service
Restructuring of dial-a-ride service will begin in January 2010, with different implementation dates in the various counties. The changes promote greater equity, efficiency and coordination of service. More about the fares.
Route 288 goes the distance
The Council has approved a 5-year contract to continue operating the popular express route between Forest Lake and Minneapolis. It's more good new for customers of the service who recently had their fare reduced. More about Route 288.
2009 District Dialogues under way
The next District Dialogue meetings between Council members and elected officials throughout the region are Nov. 4 in Woodbury, and Nov. 5 in Cologne.
Watch new video on Central Corridor LRT project
As excitement for the project builds, local officials and residents talk about plans for the new Central Corridor light rail line between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis.
Council awarded ‘green transportation’ stimulus funding
The Council continues to seek out and secure federal economic stimulus funds to benefit the region. The latest award is for gas hybrid-electric Metro Mobility vehicles.
- Updated news about stimulus investments
- Stimulus funding overview
- Transportation projects approved for funding (pdf)
