Hennepin County

It's a partnership

About the partnership

Community involvement across the corridor

The partnership includes representatives of cities along the Southwest light rail as well as other key organizations and government agencies. A steering committee guides the partnership.

Partnership members

Meet the partners

City of Minneapolis

City of St. Louis Park

City of Hopkins

City of Minnetonka

City of Eden Prairie

City of Edina

Engineering and construction

The council is the lead agency developing the Southwest light rail project, responsible for construction and engineering.

Other community works partners

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

The district manages and protects water resources in the watershed in parts of Minneapolis and its western suburbs. Learn more about the watershed district.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

The board provides recreation opportunities that promote health, community and the environment. Learn more about the board.

SouthWest Transit

SouthWest Transit offers express bus service Monday through Friday from Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. Learn more about the SouthWest Transit.

Urban Land Institute Minnesota

The institute's mission is to engage public and private sector leaders to foster collaboration, share knowledge and join in meaningful strategic action to create thriving, sustainable communities. Learn more about the institute.

Hennepin County helps create a public transportation network across the Twin Cities metro area. Learn more about the county.

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority helps plan, design and implement light rail transit in Hennepin County. Learn more about the RRA.