EXCELSIOR, MN — Congressman-elect Dean Phillips released the following statement today after SouthWest Light Rail received a letter of no prejudice from the Federal Transit Administration that allows the organization to begin soliciting construction contracts:
For too long, Minnesota has sent more money to Washington than has been returned. This is a rare opportunity to correct that course.
I have been, and will continue to be, a vocal advocate for infrastructure investments, including the SouthWest and Bottineau Light Rail lines, for Minnesota’s Third District. The $1 billion investment in SouthWest Light Rail will spur job growth, provide access to employment, and incentivize further economic development in communities along the line. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress, the Minnesota legislature, and the Walz administration to ensure these important projects are completed.