FTA Announces $74.1 Million for Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Project in Minneapolis
The Federal Transit Administration sent this bulletin at 06/19/2019 11:24 AM EDTFTA announced today a $74.1 million grant to the Metropolitan Council for construction of the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Minneapolis. The project will improve mobility and transit service in the region’s busiest express bus corridor.
The Orange Line BRT project is a 17-mile, 12-station line that will operate from downtown Minneapolis through the suburbs of Richfield, Bloomington and Burnsville. The BRT line will connect riders along the route to major job centers, including downtown Minneapolis, and headquarters for companies like Target, Best Buy, and U.S. Bank, offering frequent, daily service. The total project cost is $150.7 million.
Funding for the Orange Line BRT project is provided through FTA’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program, which provides funding for major transit projects nationwide.
Links:
Press release
Capital Investment Grants Program
Capital Investment Grant Funding Comparison Chart
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