Metro Transit

A performance audit of the controversial Southwest Light Rail's construction found “instances of noncompliance."

A new report card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers shows Minnesota has work to do to improve its water quality and access to public transit.

Elected officials gathered on Saturday to celebrate a milestone accomplishment. Saturday was the first day of operations for the new METRO Gold Line, a frequent all-day bus service along a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in the east metro.

Are you going out for St. Patrick’s Day? Miller Lite’s Free Rides program is offering a safe way home through Metro Transit.

After suspending service during Wednesday morning's snowstorm, several public transportation options have resumed operations throughout the Twin Cities metro.

The Metropolitan Council is going to explore if the Northstar Commuter Rail service should be transitioned to a bus service. 

A lawsuit has been filed against the Metropolitan Council, which accuses the council of, through the actions of former Metro Transit Chief of Police Eddie Frizell, discriminating against two former Metro Transit police officers due to their race. 

A driver is expected to survive after being injured when police say a vehicle turned into the path of a light rail train in St. Paul on Sunday evening.

Metro Transit is not offering free rides for New Year’s Eve this year, but some rideshare apps are providing discounts in an effort to help people get home safely after celebrating the New Year. 

A man is dead after being shot on the Green Line light rail train in St. Paul Friday night. 

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council heard a proposal to lower fares on Metro Transit buses and light rail trains in an effort to attract more riders. 

Light rail trains in the Twin Cities aren't running on Monday due to a “tech issue" that has left trains stuck in place.

A month after the Metro Transit police chief was placed on leave, he’s off the job. Ernest Morales ended up serving only about a year and a half as chief, and he leaves under a dark cloud.

Ernest Morales III is no longer the Metro Transit police chief after he was placed on leave last month.

A controversial light rail extension is moving forward in the approval process, despite major pushback from many in the community it would impact.