Posted In: About Council,Council News Date: 5/22/2013 Governor Dayton Announces Metropolitan Council Appointment Notice and Process The Secretary of State’s Office published the openings this week following legislative changes in Council districts. Applications accepted until June 10. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 5/9/2013 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. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 5/8/2013 Council approves light rail for Bottineau Transitway The Metropolitan Council has approved light rail for the 13-mile Bottineau Transitway between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, an important step toward building out a regional transitway system. Read more
Posted In: Council News,Transportation Date: 4/17/2013 Metro Transit looking to hire 100+ new bus drivers Metro Transit is looking for a few good men and women who are safety-minded and interested in a career working with people. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 4/9/2013 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. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 4/2/2013 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. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 3/27/2013 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning,Regional Information Date: 3/13/2013 Regional economic indicators point to rebound from recession Economic indicators show our metro area appears strong and competitive. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 2/21/2013 Public comment period open for $159 million TIP amendment The Council’s Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) is receiving public comment on the draft amendment to the 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Read more
Posted In: Council News,Transportation Date: 1/23/2013 Council takes public comment on transportation plan amendments through March 21 Changes would incorporate LRT on Bottineau Corridor and additional Arterial Bus Rapid Transit corridors throughout the metro. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 6/25/2013 2:30 PM - Location: Metropolitan Council Chambers 390 North Robert St. St. Paul, MN Public Hearing on proposed industrial pretreatment partnership incentive program (IPPIP) is June 25 The new program will provide a partnership and incentives to help high strength wastewater producers develop pretreatment equipment on their industrial sites. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 6/19/2013 3:00 PM - Location: Metropolitan Council Chambers 390 N. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program is June 19; Public comments will be accepted through June 28 The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) of the Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing on June 19, 2013, to receive public comments on the proposed 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The public comment period runs until 5 p.m. on June 28, 2013. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 6/10/2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Century College, 3300 Century Avenue N., White Bear Lake, MN Restoring the Balance Water Resources Forum is June 10 Our Water, Our Future: Resources in the Northeast Metro. A series of community forums on preserving water resources. Read more
Posted In: Housing Date: 6/6/2013 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Wastewater & Water Date: 6/5/2013 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 3 locations - see details. Stormwater Reuse Workshops June 5, 11, 26 These stormwater reuse workshops are intended for city planners, engineers, home owners and others who are planning and implementing a stormwater reuse project. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 5/30/2013 6:30 PM - Location: Empire Town Hall 3385 - 197th St. W., Empire Township, MN Public Hearing on the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Processing Improvements Project Draft Facility Plan on May 30 MCES will hold a public hearing to inform the public about and accept comments on its Draft Facility Plan for the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Processing Improvements Project. Read more
Posted In: Planning Date: 5/29/2013 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Location: LMC Building 145 University Avenue, St. Paul Metro Cities Forums on Thrive MSP May 29 and June 4 Metro Cities is hosting 2 forum discussions with the Metropolitan Council on several key topics related to Thrive MSP 2040. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 5/22/2013 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre Transportation Research Conference May 22-23 The conference acts as a forum for researchers and practitioners from Minnesota and the Upper Midwest to share their research findings in a variety of transportation-related areas. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 5/9/2013 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM Location: 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Housing,Planning,Transportation Date: 5/23/2013 Themes emerge in Thrive MSP 2040 Roundtable discussions Connect workers to jobs. Balance business and housing development. Preserve water resources. Link housing and transit. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 5/16/2013 Metro Plant celebrates 75 years of clean water The workhorse of MCES’ wastewater treatment system, the Metro Plant treats wastewater from 75% of the Twin Cities region, or approximately 1.8 million people. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 5/16/2013 Policymakers discuss best use of federal transportation dollars How best to allocate federal transportation funds in the Twin Cities metro area was the topic of a May 6 workshop.. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 5/15/2013 Smartphone app lets cyclists help shape the region A bicycle and a smartphone. That’s all it takes to help the Metropolitan Council shape future cycling transportation plans in the seven-county metro area. Read more
Posted In: Planning,Transportation Date: 5/2/2013 Travel data confirm residents are driving less Preliminary findings of the Travel Behavior Inventory will help meet future needs. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Planning,Regional Information Date: 4/29/2013 Studies outline game plan to boost Twin Cities' economic strength New studies provide a game plan for enhancing our region's economic competitiveness in a global economy. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 4/16/2013 Local officials have until next year to apply for federal transportation funds The 2013 “regional solicitation” for local transportation projects, originally scheduled for May, has been pushed back to early 2014 while the process and criteria are reviewed. Read more
Posted In: About Council,Communities,Parks,Planning,Transportation,Wastewater & Water Date: 4/16/2013 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities,Housing Date: 4/2/2013 Sequestration: Council faces reduction in affordable housing vouchers The Council will be able to help fewer families find affordable housing because of sequestration. Read more
Posted In: Parks Date: 4/2/2013 Proposed new park facility will provide water resources education April 15 public hearing will discuss adding the Kingswood Special Recreation Feature on Little Long Lake in Minnetrista to the regional parks system. Read more