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Council, U reach agreement on Central Corridor LRT

The Met Council and University of Minnesota have reached agreement on a plan to protect sensitive U research labs from adverse impacts resulting from the Central Corridor LRT line. See news release.

construction worker laying brick on an LRT station; link to news release about contract (pdf).Council awards Central Corridor LRT contracts

The Met Council has awarded contracts for the construction of the Central Corridor LRT tracks and stations, as well as for the purchase of 31 light-rail vehicles needed to operate the new line. See news release (pdf).

Updates proposed for 2030 Transportation Policy Plan

The draft plan outlines new approaches to highway funding and managing highway congestion, as well as fully utilizing existing capacity. It also includes the first significant aviation update since 1996. See the draft plan and how to comment on it.

Sheep at Gale Woods Farm; link to article about Gale Woods Farm.

Gale Woods Farm connects people to their food source

The regional park west of Lake Minnetonka includes a working farm with an emphasis on education. See article and video about Gale Woods Farm.

Council approves 2011 wastewater rates

Municipal wastewater charges will increase 3.2% in 2011. The Council also approved an increase in the sewer availability charge (SAC) of $130. Wastewater rates details.

Ride the bus to the state fair.Riding the bus is part of State Fair fun!

Going to the Great Minnesota Get-Together Aug. 26 - Sept. 6? Metro Transit offers State Fair Express service from suburban parking lots and convenient regular bus routes right to the fairgrounds. Take a Metro Transit bus to the State Fair.

$3.9 million available in federal transportation funds to support access to jobs

The goal is to increase regional mobility and access to jobs for low-income persons, as well as improve regional mobility for people with disabilities. Two workshops are planned for organizations and transit providers applying for the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom funds.

Walkers on a regional trail; link to trail article.Trail expansion is centerpiece of regional parks plan update

The metro area’s regional trail system is proposed to grow from the current 231 miles of regional trails to nearly 1,000 miles by 2030. See the proposed park changes.

Slide Show: Tour our regional parks

Whether you’re into biking or birdwatching, inline skating or scuba diving, our regional parks and trails abound with opportunities for outdoor fun. Take a virtual tour of our regional parks.

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