The Transportation Committee met to discuss the award of a construction contract for the METRO G Line Arterial BRT project. The project involves building 32 bus rapid transit stations along an 11.5-mile corridor. Discussion included public engagement strategies such as contractor incentives to minimize street closures and outreach plans for corridor businesses. The committee reviewed the project background, the bid process which attracted five responses, funding sources involving local cooperative agreements, and the project's alignment with equity and prosperity goals.
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The committee meeting included a formal land, water, and people acknowledgment and an employee recognition segment honoring staff for their work on the bus rodeo. Key reports were presented, including an update on regional solicitation applications and upcoming changes to the meeting location. Additionally, a detailed presentation on transit service adjustments was provided, alongside a comprehensive report regarding safety statistics, such as crash data, fatality trends, and motorcycle safety considerations.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Transportation Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Council Meeting
The Transportation Advisory Board discussed several key topics including the reconstitution of the Active Transportation Task Force for 2026 and plans for upcoming bylaw revisions. Reports were provided on traffic safety statistics, with particular note of motorcycle fatalities, and the implementation of a new art policy for the MnDOT right-of-way. Construction projects were highlighted, including updates on I-35W and 494, as well as air quality alerts and open grant opportunities for electric farm equipment through the Pollution Control Agency. Additionally, the status of the regional solicitation application process was reviewed.
Jun 8, 2026·Strategic plan
Metropolitan Council Transportation Policy Plan Amendment 2050
This document is an amendment to the 2050 Transportation Policy Plan, focused on integrating changes to the METRO Purple Line (now Bronze Line) and adding the METRO J and K Lines. The amendment details these transitway projects, including their capital and operating costs, and evaluates their impact on regional goals related to equity, resilience, and climate change. The plan aims to foster a prosperous, equitable, and resilient region where all residents can live, work, play, and thrive, by expanding access to high-quality transit and reducing regional disparities.
