The Brief
- The Metro Blue Line Light Rail Extension project’s estimated cost has jumped to $3.58 billion.
- The Metropolitan Council says the team has reached a 90% design milestone.
- Debate continues over whether to move forward with light rail or consider a cheaper bus rapid transit alternative.
(FOX 9) – Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the higher budget for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project was announced.
There are mixed reactions to the project and the ballooning price tag.
Ongoing debate
The backstory:
A proposed 13-mile Blue Line extension would connect downtown Minneapolis to communities up to Brooklyn Park.…