transit projects
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June 28, 2024
A Photo-Worthy Trip on the New Borealis Train to Chicago
Last month, I took a four-day trip to Chicago with my daughter. We took the Empire Builder Amtrak train there and the brand new Borealis train on the return. The trip itself was a joy and it also provided an opportunity to reflect on the current and potential role of intercity rail in Minnesota and beyond.
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December 21, 2021
New METRO Orange Line Offers Improved Service—and Proof that Transit Advocacy Matters
The METRO Orange Line is now open! The new bus rapid transit route connects Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, and Burnsville. What riders think—and the advocacy and leadership that made it possible.
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October 15, 2020
Transit Win: The D Line and B Line Are Fully Funded!
Minnesota’s House and Senate have voted to fully fund the METRO D Line and METRO B Line! These new bus rapid transit routes have been major advocacy priorities for Move Minnesota because they have big potential to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people in the Twin Cities every day.
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August 31, 2020
Bottineau Light Rail: What Now?
The Bottineau Line will need a new route to move forward. But how? We say decision-makers and advocates should start here.
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June 25, 2019
The New C Line: A Reason to Celebrate & A Sign of What’s Possible
The June 8 grand opening of the METRO C Line was an exciting moment for transit riders and transit advocates
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December 21, 2018
Major Milestones for Orange Line and Southwest Light Rail
In the Twin Cities metro, 2018 is coming to a close with big progress for transit riders and supporters.
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September 11, 2018
What We Learned About Bruce Vento and the Rush Line
It didn’t look like the weather was going to cooperate on August 28th, but by 4 PM the rain had
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September 9, 2018
48th & Chicago Transit Updates Shouldn’t Be Controversial
If you know 48th & Chicago in Minneapolis, you know it’s a great neighborhood destination. There’s a medical clinic, restaurants,
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August 3, 2018
Summer Brings Big Steps Forward for Transit Projects in the Twin Cities
Sometimes change doesn’t happen as quickly as we want it to, but signs of progress are all around us all