Light Rail

The urban passenger transit line which will run from downtown Minneapolis through the University of Minnesota campus to the heart of St. Paul via Washington and University avenues. Light rail construction began in 2010, and it is expected to begin service in 2014. Construction on campus began in May 2011.
Sep. 14, 2011
Construction and increased coffee prices are taking their toll.
Sep. 08, 2011
Police are directing traffic in the highly congested area.
Sep. 07, 2011
University police officers are directing traffic near Folwell Hall on highly-congested Pleasant Street.
Aug. 10, 2011
Major construction will force more buses and peds into crammed areas.
Jul. 27, 2011
Besides this fall, the number of applicants has been in decline.
Jul. 27, 2011
Housing plans and other projects are in the works for areas near the light rail.
Jun. 29, 2011
The loans are part of a government grant program used to help the economy.
Apr. 11, 2011
Police are cracking down on jaywalking as campus prepares for the light rail.
Mar. 29, 2011
The cuts would make fare increases unavoidable, according to Met Council.
Mar. 28, 2011
Many business owners are dissatisfied with the Met Council’s light rail construction planning.
Mar. 22, 2011
Crews began deciding how to remove part of the roadway under the bridge.
Feb. 21, 2011
Owners along University Avenue say the loss of parking will jeopardize their businesses.
Feb. 07, 2011
Central Corridor construction will shut down parts of Washington Ave.
Jan. 19, 2011
Some business owners near campus opted out of the project.

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