Update on Newport Transit Station

At an Open House in July, residents, business owners and commuters came out to City Hall to see plans for the new transit station. Attendees were excited about having express transit service in Newport. The Transit Station will be a critical stop on the Red Rock Corridor. The plans for the transit station will be finalized in the Fall of 2012 with construction starting next year.

The Station will feature express bus service to St Paul when it opens in 2013 with the ability to add additional transit service inthe future. The Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the City of Newport are also working together to promote transit oriented development within the station area. Potential uses include rental housing, such as senior living facilities or apartments, office and retail. For a closer look at the project view the latest project profile.