Met Council

Two Months Left Before Twin Cities are Connected by Light-Rail
Posted by Erik Bergs on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 12:00 AM By Erik Bergs / April 16, 2014 Comment

Light Rail Metropolitan Council

Did you know Minneapolis and St. Paul came into existence and grew up largely independent of each other? They are truly twins, born because of the same Mississippi River but for different reasons (St. Paul for river trade and Minneapolis for water-powered mills). This is one of the reasons why the two cities have such distinctly different cultures. Their two downtowns just happen to be a short drive apart; but soon they will be bound by light-rail as well. The power of the light-rail had lost its appeal for a short while, but in the recession it has proven...

Confused About the Southwest Light-Rail? 'Choo Choo Bob' to the Rescue!
Posted by Erik Bergs on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM By Erik Bergs / March 30, 2014 Comment
Choo Choo Bob and Friends (Southwest Light Rail Explained) Choo Choo Bob might have his foundations on the St. Paul side of things, but he certainly knows how to explain a Minneapolis problem. I couldn't fully understand all the proposals regarding the Southwest Light-Rail project until I reviewed a stack of maps, charts, graphs and local complaints; but for anyone looking to learn about the issue at this late juncture, it's extremely easy thanks to our train-fanatic friend across the river! Here is the...