What a draft plan to dramatically expand bus service in the metro region could mean for riders—and how to turn the SIP into service on the street.
Archive for tag: Bus Rapid Transit

Saint Paul Looks to Transit-Oriented Development Opportunities
TLC talks with Saint Paul's Gary Leavitt, Transit-Oriented Development Manager, about realizing the city's TOD potential—along the Green Line and beyond.

System Update: Rail, Bus, Bike, Walk
As planning for transit and active transportation continues to move forward in the Twin Cities metro region this spring, there are a number opportunities to get involved.

Six Local Transit Projects Competing for Federal Funding
In the Twin Cities metro area, six transit projects totaling $36 million are vying for $20 million in available federal funds. Which projects rose to the top in the initial scoring process? Plus, our take on funding priorities.

Our 2014 Legislative Agenda
The four key pieces of legislation we're supporting this session.

Moving Forward: Midtown Corridor Transit Recommendation Unanimous
Right now, bus riders in this Minneapolis corridor experience a pretty slow trip. Recommended improvements would bring much faster travel times and 6 million new transit rides per year.

Transit System Update: Rail, Bus, Bike, Walk
With planning underway in a number of areas around the metro, our region is gradually moving toward a true system of transit, bicycling, and walking.
Snelling BRT project still waiting for needed funding
By Barb Thoman, Executive Director New rapid bus service would improve upon and substantially replace existing route 84 along Snelling Avenue. In September, Metro Transit received...
New Rapid Bus Service Headed for Snelling
By Dave Van Hattum, Senior Policy Advocate It’s no secret that the Twin Cities is experiencing steadily growing demand for walkable, bikeable communities well-served by transit. How can...
Red Line Connects to South Metro
By Hilary Reeves, Communications Director More than 100,000 vehicles cross the Minnesota River every day. The options for making that trip expand in a big...