Hennepin County Boosts Funding for METRO Blue Line Extension
The Hennepin County Board has increased its funding commitment for the METRO Blue Line Extension project to $1.896 billion, with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority adding another $358 million, bringing the total local share to approximately $2.254 billion. This…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 7, 2026 —
Hennepin County has significantly increased its financial commitment to the METRO Blue Line Extension project. The Hennepin County Board recently approved an increased funding allocation, bringing the county’s total commitment to $1.896 billion.
Further bolstering the project’s local financial backing, the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority has added an additional $358 million. This combined investment from the county board and the railroad authority establishes the total local share for the METRO Blue Line Extension at approximately $2.254 billion.
The decision was finalized during a recent county board meeting, marking a substantial step forward for the planned transit expansion. The METRO Blue Line Extension aims to extend light rail service, connecting more communities within the region.
Further details regarding the project’s timeline and the specific allocation of these funds were not immediately available. The increased funding underscores the county’s dedication to advancing the transit infrastructure project.
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