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Bus Rapid Transit

Coverage of Bus Rapid Transit in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 16 · 22:32 UTCMost recent: Jun 19 · 21:46 UTC
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Blue Line light rail extensiontopic1Twin Citiesplace1Metropolitan Councilorganization1Blue Line Extensiontopic1Light Rail Transittopic1Jon Koznickperson1Jeff Lundeperson1Hennepin Countyplace1
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  • BUSINESSJun 19 · 21:46 UTCKMSP FOX9 MINNEAPOLIS
    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.

  • POLITICSJun 16 · 22:32 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Train vs. bus debate fueled by new report on Blue Line Extension

    A new report by the Metropolitan Council compares a $3.58 billion light rail extension (Blue Line) with a $120 million bus rapid transit alternative, sparking debate among supporters and opponents. Rep. Jon Koznick advocates for halting the light rail project due to cost concerns, while Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Lunde emphasizes the necessity of the light rail for transit-dependent communities.