CCLRT news

100 days and counting! MT @MetroTransitMN: Join us on June 14 for free rides & celebrations. metrotransit.org/greenline

New Central Corridor simulation video: http://metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/video/Victoria-to-Capitol-East.wmv

U and Met Council strike tentative deal on Central Corridor LRT. http://bit.ly/cDfgqL

U "in no hurry to make a final agreement on the rail line"??! http://bit.ly/cX7bG5 In that case, I'm in no hurry to donate to my Alma Mater.

First more stations, now a down payment on the line. Thanks, FTA! @laurayuen_mpr: Way to be the bearer of good news! http://bit.ly/avLuFN

MPR: We might sue. FTA: So what? (Evidently the Obama FTA cares more about social equity concerns than MPR's concerns.) http://bit.ly/cGXVCO

@cityofsaintpaul: What will we call this line once it's running: the Central Corridor line? That's clunky. How about the Rondo line?

Three new stops = fantastic news. The best part: more equitable transit. The second best part: can you say Mai (Transit) Village?

We're on track for three new stops in the neighborhood on Central Corridor. Thanks to the FTA and Obama... http://bit.ly/6FPezU

Given what the Hiawatha line is like, I understand the misconception of LRT being "suburban". Reality: streetcars are nice but so slow.

Those who prefers streetcars to LRV on University should visit SF or PDX. They're great for tourists but have limited capacity (like buses.)

@MayorColeman: While we wait for the U and Met Council to sort things out, let me ask: what would it take to deck over I-94 through Midway?

Peter Bell: U says it supports transit, "But as my mother used to say to me, 'Actions are much stronger than words.'" http://bit.ly/23MFwl

University Ave Biz Owners and Residents Aren't All Fixated on Parking: http://bit.ly/1U4PGh

Many challenges left, but great that @MayorColeman will stick around to be the mayor who brought rail back to St. Paul: http://bit.ly/3qKEHb

Another transpo committee tidbit: Peter Bell says the Met Council and the U are close to resolving CCLRT concerns: the http://bit.ly/Blthv

MNPost: St Paul legislators seeking state funds for more CCLRT stations: http://bit.ly/2InAwK

@MayorColeman: It'll be great to have you in St. Paul (as mayor) to see the Central Corridor through. http://bit.ly/1NdkHs

The U is willing to play a serious game of chicken on LRT. Its students, however, don't seem to realize it's bluffing: http://bit.ly/49l3eP

Too many great transit lines (eg BART in SF) open up only to find construction has destroyed retail. Let's avoid this. http://bit.ly/2342SJ