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Blue Line light rail extension
Coverage of Blue Line light rail extension in the Nexus archive.
- Community reacts to growing Blue Line extension budget and timeline
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project's budget increase was announced. The meeting addressed community reactions to the growing budget and timeline for the project.
- Blue Line light rail extension now estimated to cost over $3.5 billion
The Blue Line light rail extension in the Twin Cities now has an estimated cost of $3.58 billion. The increase has sparked debate over whether to proceed with the project or consider a more affordable bus rapid transit alternative.