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Excavation work at the University of Minnesota in advance of the start of LRT construction next year on campus. Photo courtesy of Met Council Representatives of the Metropolitan Council and the University of Minnesota have reached agreement on a plan to protect university research facilities from vibration and electromagnetic interference caused by the Central Corridor light [...] Learn about the minority-owned, women-owned small business inclusion program and about what type of skills workers will need to help build the light rail line between St. Paul and Minneaolis at an event sponsored by the Met Council and the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce. When: 5 p.m – 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 7. Rendering of Central Corridor LRT in front of Union Depot Public transit systems — specifically light rail transit — contribute to weight loss and improved health, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and reported by ScienceDaily on June 28. From the magazine: Increasing the availability of public transit systems is one among [...] As part of a broader effort to market, promote and encourage support for businesses affected by the construction of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit line, the Central Corridor Partnership has launched a social media campaign. Click here to “like” Discover Central Corridor on Facebook or follow @DiscoverCCLRT on Twitter for news and discussions. Contact Zach [...] Construction work at Fourth and Sibley in downtown St. Paul Advanced Utility Relocation Overview Utility relocation and road construction is occurring on Fourth Street between Minnesota and Broadway Streets in preparation for the Central Corridor Light Rail. This work includes relocating utilities, permanently removing parking meters; and replacing sidewalks and light poles. When this work along Fourth [...] The Red Rock Corridor Commission will meet Thursday, May 27, at 3:30 pm at the Cottage Grove City Hall Council Chambers (map/directions). For more information, contact Washington County Associate Transportation Planner Andrew J. Gitzlaff at (651) 430-4338. The Red Rock Corridor is a 30-mile transportation corridor that extends from Hastings to the Union Depot in St. Paul and on to [...] Courtesy of Metropolitan Council The Met Council has created a presentation on what to expect when the light rail construction project along University Avenue begins in earnest later this year. Click here for a PDF version of the presentation (1.5mb [...] For the latest info on construction of the Central Corridor light rail project, including street and sidewalk closures and transit changes, click [...]
Construction bids for the eastern portion of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit project — the work at the St. Paul end of the line — will be opened May 18, and the Met Council is to award the contract June 23. As previously announced, construction will begin in August east of the Capitol [...] From Dan Scott, former chair of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, writing in advance of National Train Day on the OnBoard Midwest blog: Today the business community is … working hard to invest in efforts that are good for the entire community. This is why the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce and other business [...] |
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