Southwest Transitway

Southwest Transitway

The proposed Southwest Transitway Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is a high-frequency train serving the rapidly growing southwest metro area – Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis neighborhoods, and downtown Minneapolis. 

The Southwest LRT line will connect to other rail lines (Hiawatha, Central, and Northstar) and high-frequency bus routes in downtown Minneapolis, providing access to the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, Mall of America, the State Capitol, and downtown St. Paul.

See www.southwesttransitway.org for more details.

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Recommends Southwest LRT 3A
November 4, 2009
The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) voted on the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project’s Locally Preferred Alternative on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The HCRRA unanimously voted to recommend LRT 3A to the Metropolitan Council for inclusion in its 2030 Transportation Plan.  The agenda, minutes, and video from the meeting are available here.
 
Metropolitan Council to take Action on Southwest Locally Preferred Alternative
January 8, 2010
In 2010 the Metropolitan Council will finalize the locally preferred alternative (LPA) selection process for the Southwest Transitway by amending the regional Transportation Policy Plan (TPP). 

The public hearing is tentatively set for Monday, April 12, and the public comment period will end on Thursday, April 22.  The Council will meet on Wednesday, May 12, to formally amend the TPP, completing the LPA selection process for the Southwest Transitway
In sum:

• February 24, 2010 -- Metropolitan Council Committee of the Whole meeting: LPA selection, public comment period open, public hearing set.
• April 12, 2010 -- Public Hearing on Transportation Policy Plan amendment (date is tentative).
• April 22, 2010 -- Public comment period closed.
• May 12, 2010 -- Metropolitan Council Committee of the Whole meeting: Transportation Policy Plan amended to include the Southwest Transitway LPA.

Meeting times and locations can be found on the Metropolitan Council’s website.
Questions on the TPP amendment process can be directed to the Metropolitan Council at 651-602-1000. www.metrocouncil.org

Staff Contact
The primary staff contact for the City of St. Louis Park working on the Southwest Transitway project is Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor. For questions related to the Southwest Transitway project in St. Louis Park, please call the St. Louis Park Community Development Department at 952-924-2575.