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75 years of clean water

The Metro Plant celebrates its 75th anniversary. It treats wastewater from 75% of the Twin Cities region, or approximately 1.8 million people.

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METRO Red Line launches June 22

Enjoy fast and frequent service from Apple Valley to the Mall of America.

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Where's everyone going?

Travel data confirm residents are driving less.

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First train towed on Green Line

The first light rail train made its inaugural appearance on the Green Line this week.

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The Metro Plant celebrates its 75th anniversary. It treats wastewater from 75% of the Twin Cities region, or approximately 1.8 million people. Enjoy fast and frequent service from Apple Valley to the Mall of America. Travel data confirm residents are driving less. The first light rail train made its inaugural appearance on the Green Line this week.
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  • 9 May
    in: Transportation
    Metro Transit honored with industry's top safety award

    Metro Transit’s outreach and safety training have resulted in fewer major collisions, and an annual incident rate about one-third lower than peer bus systems. 

    27 Mar
    in: Transportation
    METRO Red Line service will launch in June

    The Council establishes June 22 launch date for region’s first bus rapid transitway along Cedar Avenue from  Apple Valley to the Mall of America.

  • 2 Apr
    in: Transportation
    Commuter Challenge runs through June 30

    Taking the Commuter Challenge is easy; sign up for the Challenge and take one or more trips, using an alternative to driving alone, before June 30 to qualify for the prize drawing.

    9 Apr
    in: Wastewater & Water
    Clean Water Fund Water Resource Survey available

    The Council is partnering with Minnesota state agencies to ensure the state's online water resources are better coordinated and more useful for the public.

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Metro Transit’s outreach and safety training have resulted in fewer major collisions, and an annual incident rate about one-third lower than peer bus systems. 

The Council establishes June 22 launch date for region’s first bus rapid transitway along Cedar Avenue from  Apple Valley to the Mall of America. Taking the Commuter Challenge is easy; sign up for the Challenge and take one or more trips, using an alternative to driving alone, before June 30 to qualify for the prize drawing. The Council is partnering with Minnesota state agencies to ensure the state's online water resources are better coordinated and more useful for the public.

  • 9 May
    in: Wastewater & Water
    May MCES Customer Forums rescheduled for June.

    The May MCES Customer Forum meetings have been canceled and will be rescheduled for June.  Please check back on our Council News & Events for scheduled dates.

    6 Jun
    in: Housing
    Housing Choice Event is June 6

    Nationally recognized speakers discuss how expanding housing choices helps improve regional economic competitiveness. Sponsored by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Regional Council of Mayors.

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The May MCES Customer Forum meetings have been canceled and will be rescheduled for June.  Please check back on our Council News & Events for scheduled dates. Nationally recognized speakers discuss how expanding housing choices helps improve regional economic competitiveness. Sponsored by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Regional Council of Mayors.
  • 2 May
    in: Planning,Transportation
    Travel data confirm residents are driving less

    Preliminary findings of the Travel Behavior Inventory will help meet future needs.

    16 Apr
    in: About Council,Communities,Parks,Planning,Transportation,Wastewater & Water
    Protecting Planet Earth

    Every day is Earth Day at the Metropolitan Council, as we work to ensure the health, vitality and livability of the region. 

  • 14 Mar
    in: Communities,Planning,Wastewater & Water
    'Business as usual' is depleting region's most robust aquifer

    Water levels in the region’s most plentiful aquifer are steadily declining, and that will accelerate unless communities change practices and work cooperatively to forge solutions.

    2 Apr
    in: Communities,Housing
    Sequestration: Council faces reduction in affordable housing vouchers

    The Council will be able to help fewer families find affordable housing because of sequestration.

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Preliminary findings of the Travel Behavior Inventory will help meet future needs. Every day is Earth Day at the Metropolitan Council, as we work to ensure the health, vitality and livability of the region.  Water levels in the region’s most plentiful aquifer are steadily declining, and that will accelerate unless communities change practices and work cooperatively to forge solutions. The Council will be able to help fewer families find affordable housing because of sequestration.

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