Investing Beyond The Rail

The Central Corridor Funders Collaborative strongly supports the Central Corridor Light Rail Line because it offers opportunities to strengthen the regional economy and make the adjacent neighborhoods better places to live, work and access opportunity. Everyone involved has a stake in making decisions about the Corridor that will benefit the region and the neighborhoods. The work ahead is not just about transit. We encourage thinking, investment, and planning “beyond the rail.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

As it connects two downtowns, the University of Minnesota, the Midway area and the State Capitol, the Central Corridor Light Rail Line crosses through a number of distinct neighborhoods. Look here for news, events and plans affecting these diverse places.

Color in those three missing stations

Thanks to a change in federal rules – and an innovative response by local government and community partners including the Funders Collaborative – three new stations can be built on University Avenue along Central Corridor Light Rail Line. Read Full Article