Southwest Transitway

Latest news about the Southwest Transitway

updated: Thursday, October 27, 2011

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.

Upcoming Meetings

· Community Works Steering Committee Meeting

September 15, 2011 (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)

(Community Works Meeting)

St. Louis Park City Hall - Council Chambers

5005 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Meeting Agenda

· Southwest LRT Corridor Management Committee Meeting

October 05, 2011 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)

(CMC Meeting)

St. Louis Park City Hall - Council Chambers

5005 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

For meeting information see the Metropolitan Council website.

· Community Works Steering Committee Meeting

October 20, 2011 (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)

(Community Works Meeting)

St. Louis Park City Hall - Council Chambers

5005 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

· Community Advisory Committee Meeting

October 26, 2011 (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)

(CAC Meeting)

Wolfe Lake Professional Center

5000 West 36th Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

· Community Works Steering Committee Meeting

November 17, 2011 (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)

(Community Works Meeting)

St. Louis Park City Hall - Council Chambers

5005 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

· Southwest LRT Corridor Management Committee Meeting

December 07, 2011 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)

(CMC Meeting)

St. Louis Park City Hall - Council Chambers

5005 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

For meeting information see the Metropolitan Council website.

· Community Advisory Committee Meeting

December 14, 2011 (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)

(CAC Meeting)

Wolfe Lake Professional Center

5000 West 36th Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

· Community Works Steering Committee Meeting

December 15, 2011 (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)

(Community Works Meeting)

St. Louis Park City Hall - Council Chambers

5005 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

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.

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Recommends Southwest LRT 3A
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
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).

May 26, 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

In 2009 Hennepin County completed a study called, “TCWR Freight Rail Realignment Study.” This study evaluated options for a permanent location for trains now using the Kenilworth corridor. Click here for study.