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Posts in Category: On the METRO

New transit-friendly HQ a perfect ‘Match’

| Dec. 14, 2015

When Be the Match relocated to its new North Loop headquarters, Michael Smith thought he'd continue driving to work. But weeks after the relocation, he gave up on the idea of driving and using one of the few underground parking spaces available [...]

Bus METRO Blue Line Minneapolis On the METRO

Transit-oriented development brings new life to Lake Street

Posted by Drew Kerr | Nov. 3, 2015

Drawn by its affordability and central location, Michael Denny moved to the Corcoran neighborhood more than 36 years ago. Cities across America were in decline but even then, he said, he had a feeling good things were going to happen in this corner [...]

In the News Light Rail METRO Blue Line On the METRO

METRO Blue Line welcomes visitors, boosts revenue

| Nov. 27, 2013

Visitors who arrive at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are instantly connected to downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America and numerous hotels thanks to the METRO Blue Line. When the METRO Green Line opens next year, travelers will [...]

Bus Bus Rapid Transit On the METRO Transit Planning

Report: Transit investments bring more private spending

| Sep. 26, 2013

A new report underscores the economic development potential of transit investments like the METRO Red Line launched this summer along Cedar Avenue and planned Arterial Bus Rapid Transit lines in the Twin Cities. The report from the Institute [...]

In the News METRO Blue Line On the METRO

Blue Line brings happiness to Hiawatha corridor

| Sep. 17, 2013

Are people who live near the METRO Blue Line happier than those who live in areas without such ready access to light rail transit? In a word, yes. New research by University of Minnesota associate professor Jason Cao shows residents living [...]

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