Publications Directory
Topic areas include:
general information | regional policy plans | maps | housing/housing statistics | livable communities grants | local planning assistance | regional parks | regional statistics | transportation planning/services | wastewater services | water resources planning
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General Information
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Councils Newsletter, Bimonthly Update of the Metropolitan Council. 2 pages. view newsletter |
14-08-003 | no charge |
| A Bold Experiment: the Metropolitan Council at 40 Years 1967-2007 | 14-07-041 | no charge |
| A Bold Experiment: the Metropolitan Council at 40 Years 1967-2007 (DVD) | 14-07-045 | $5.00 |
| Metropolitan Council Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet. 2007; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-019 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council: What it is and what it does. 2007; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-08-016 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council 2007 Annual Report. 2008. (24 pages, pdf) | 14-08-001 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council 2007 Annual Report Appendices. 2008; 53 pages | 14-08-002 | no charge |
| 2006 Performance Evaluation Report. A Report to the MN Legislature. 2007; 58 pages | 21-07-036 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Program and 2008 Capital Budget. (107 pages) | 21-08-004 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council 2008 Adopted Unified Operating Budget. 2007; (123 pages) | 14-07-046 | no charge |
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Regional Policy Plans
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 Regional Development Framework and Appendices. 2004; multiple pfd documents Amended |
78-04-013 | $5.00 |
| 2030 Regional Development Framework Summary. 2004 (4 pages) | 78-04-013S | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council 2030 Development Framework Fact Sheet. 2006; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-022 | no charge |
| 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan. 2005; (90 pages, 1 MB pdf) Amended | 78-06-053 | $5.00 |
| 2008-2013 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program. 2007; (23 pages, pdf) | 78-08-007 | no charge |
| 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan Summary. 2005; (4 pages, 2 MB pdf) | 78-05-050S | no charge |
| Regional Parks Fact Sheet. 2006; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-06-016 | no charge |
| 2030 Transportation Development Guide/Policy Plan. 2004; (185 pages, multiple pdfs) Revised | 35-04-073 | $5.00 |
| 2030 Transportation Development Guide/Policy Plan Appendices. 2004; (265 pages, multiple pdfs) Revised | 35-04-073A | $8.00 |
| 2030 Transportation Development Guide/Policy Plan Summary. 2004; (4 pages, 120k pdf) | 35-04-073S | no charge |
| Transportation Planning Fact Sheet. 2005; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-05-022 | no charge |
| 2030 Water Resources Management Policy Plan. 2005; (113 pages, multiple pdfs) Revised | 32-04-065 | $5.00 |
| 2030 Water Resources Management Policy Plan Summary. 2004; (4 pages) | 32-04-065A | no charge |
| Wastewater Services Fact Sheet. 2006; (2 pages) | 14-06-042 | no charge |
| Surface Water Planning Fact Sheet. 2008; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-08-027 | no charge |
More on regional policy plans.
Maps
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Solicitation Functional Roadway Classification System Map (5.45 MB pdf) NEW | 35-07-035 | 10.00 |
| Current Functional Roadway Classification System Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (5.42 MB pdf) NEW | 35-07-034 | 10.00 |
| Regional Existing and Planned Bikeways System Map (8.10 MB pdf) | 35-07-027 | 10.00 |
| Regional Existing Bikeways Map (7.34 MB pdf) | 35-07-028 | 10.00 |
| Downtown Area Existing and Planned Bikeways Map (1.80 MB pdf) | 35- 07-029 | 5.00 |
| Natural Resources Digital Atlas. 2006. CD NEW | 78-06-062 | $15.00 |
| Metropolitan Council District. 2008; 8.5 x 11 in. map | 14-08-005 | no charge |
| 2030 Framework Planning Area Map. 2004; 8.5 x 11 in. map | 78-04-013C | no charge |
| Comprehensive Plans Composite Map. 2004; 8.5 x 11 in. map (335k pdf) | 78-04-013C | no charge |
| Transit System Map. 2008 revised; 36 x 27 in. map | 35-08-15 | no charge |
| 2000 Census Tracts Maps (Metropolitan Area and Central Portion). 2001; 17 x 22 in. map | 78-01-054 | $7.50 |
| 2000 Population Distribution Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and Minnesota. 2001; 17 x 22 in. map | 78-01-055 | no charge |
| 2005 Generalized Land Use TCMA Map. 2006; 36 x 36 in. map | 78-06-024 | $2.00 |
| 2000 Aerial Photographs CD-ROMS Index Map. 8.5 x 11 in. map | 78-00-064 | no charge |
Housing and Housing Statistics
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Council Affordable Housing Fact Sheet. 2006 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-06-020 | no charge |
| Family Affordable Housing Program Fact Sheet. 2007 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-08-028 | no charge |
| Report to the Minnesota Legislature on Affordable and Life-Cycle Housing in the TCMA. 2006; (multiple pdfs) | 74-07-064 | $8.00 |
| Determining Affordable Housing Need in the Twin Cities 2011-2020. Summary Report. 2007; (13 pages, pdf) | 78-06-049 | no charge |
| Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Performance. 2003; (10 pages, 142k pdf) | 78-03-006 | no charge |
| Affordable Housing - Making it a Reality. A Report of the Second Mayor's Regional Housing Task Force. 2002; (76 pages, 298k pdf) | 78-02-046 | no charge |
| Affordable Housing for the Region. Strategies for Building Strong Communities. A Report of the Mayor's Regional Housing Task Force. 2000; (38 pages, 157k pdf) | 78-00-065 | no charge |
| 2006 Nonresidential Construction in the Twin Cities Region. 2007; (11 page, 2.96 MB pdf) | 74-07-047 | $1.00 |
| 2006 Residential Building Permits Issued in the TCMA. 2007; (11 pages, 423 pdf) | 74-07-017 | $1.00 |
Livable Communities Grants
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Livable Communities Act Accomplishments Through December 2006. (2 pages, 82k pdf) | 78-07-039 | no charge |
| Participation in the Livable Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Account - A Report to the Legislature. 2008. | 78-08-008 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Program Fact Sheet. 2007; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-030 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund Report. 2008; (54 pages, 2.6 MB pdf) | 78-08-025 | no charge |
| 2008 Annual Livable Communities Fund Distribution Plan; (23 pages, 123k pdf) | 78-08-024 | no charge |
Local Planning Assistance
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Digital Atlas. 2006. CD NEW | 78-06-062 | $15.00 |
| Metropolitan Urban Service Area Fact Sheet. 2006 (3 pages, pdf) | 14-06-051 | no charge |
| Comprehensive Planning Fact Sheet. 2006 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-06-005 | no charge |
| Natural Resources Inventory Fact Sheet. 2005 (9 pages, pdf) | 14-05-052 | no charge |
| 2007 Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Status Report. 4 pages | 78-08-014 | no charge |
| A Coordinated Natural Resources Protection Strategy. Report and Recommendations from the Metropolitan Council Natural Resources Task Force. 2005; (18 pages, pdf) | 78-05-009 | no charge |
| 2030 Development Framework Fact Sheet. 2007 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-022 | no charge |
| Local Planning Handbook. 2005 (85 pages) Updated | 78-05-059 | $5.00 |
More on local planning assistance.
Regional Statistics
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Population, Household Estimates, April 1, 2006 for the TCMA. 2007; (5 pages, 23k pdf) | 74-07-044 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council Twin Cities Area Population Fact Sheet. 2007; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-048 | no charge |
| Forecasts of Population, Households and Employment for Counties, Cities and Townships in the TCMA. Revised, January 9, 2008 | 74-08-011 | no charge |
| 2007 Metro Residents Survey. 2008 (44 pages, pdf) Highlights (4 pages, pdf) |
74-08-013 74-08-009 |
no charge |
| 2008 Regional Economic Indicators.(2 pages, pdf) | 74-08-010 | no charge |
| Employment in the Twin Cities Region 2000 - 2006. (11 pages, 677k pdf) | 74-07-010 | $1.00 |
Regional Parks
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Council Regional Parks Fact Sheet. 2006; (1 page, pdf) | 14-06-016 | no charge |
| 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan Summary. 2005; (4 pages, pdf) | 78-05-050S | no charge |
| Annual Use Estimate of the Metropolitan Regional Park System for 2006; (26 pages, pdf) | 78-07-037 | no charge |
| System Analysis of the Regional Open Space System. 2001; 132 pages | 78-01-021 | $15.00 |
Wastewater Services
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A Profile of Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Fact Sheet. 2005; 2 pages | 32-05-057 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Fact Sheet. 2006 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-06-040 | no charge |
| Wastewater Fact Sheet. 2006 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-06-042 | no charge |
| Metro Plant Solids Management Fact Sheet. 2007 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-020 | no charge |
| 2006 Performance Evaluation (MCES). 2006; (15 pages. 403k pdf) | 32-06-000 | no charge |
| MCES 2008 Summary Budget. 2008 (73 pages, pdf) | 32-07-066 | no charge |
| Service Availability Charge (SAC) Procedure Manual 2008; (42 pages, pdf) | 32-07-065 | no charge |
| MCES Survey of 2006 Municipal Wastewater Rates. 2006; (31 pages, 90k pdf) NEW | 32-06-048 | no charge |
| Inflow and Infiltration Fact Sheet. 2007 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-08-018 | no charge |
| Inflow/Infiltration Task Force Report. 2004. (52 pages) | 32-04-020 | no charge |
| Inflow/Infiltration Surcharge Procedure Manual. 2007; 23 pages | 32-07-043 | no charge |
| Natural Resources Inventory Fact Sheet. 2005 (2 pages) | 14-05-052 | no charge |
More on wastewater services resources.
Water Resources Planning
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Planning Fact Sheet. 2008; (2 pages, pdf) | 14-08-027 | no charge |
| Summary of Water Resources Management Policy Plan 2004; (4 pages, pdf) | 32-04-065S | no charge |
| Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Manual. Stormwater Best Management Practices for Cold Climate. 2001; (358 pages, multiple pdfs) | 32-01-056 | $30.00 |
| Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Stormwater Best Management Practices for Cold Climate. 2001; CD-ROM | 32-01-056C | $7.50 |
| Aquatic Resource Assessment for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Natural Resources Inventory and Assessment. 2003; (38 pages, 2.43mb pdf) | 32-03-015 | $3.00 |
| Water Supply Planning in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. 2007; (pdf) NEW | 32-07-005 | no charge |
| Water Supply Master Planning Fact Sheet. 2007; (2 page) | 14-07-052 | no charge |
| 2004 Stream Monitoring and Assessment. 2005; (130 pages, 1.3 MB pdf) | 32-05-071 | $5.00 |
| Regional Progress in Water Quality. 2004 | 32-04-045 | $5.00 |
| 2006 Study of the Water Quality of 186 Metropolitan Area Lakes. 2006 (505 pages, 7.51 MB) | 32-07-024 | $15.00 |
| 2006 Lake Water Quality, 2007 ( 4 pages, 697k pdf) | 32-07-000 | no charge |
Transportation Planning/Services
| Publication Title/Description | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Council Transportation Planning Fact Sheet. 2005 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-05-022 | no charge |
| 2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area; (2.53 MB pdf) | 35-07-049 | $5.00 |
| 2008 Unified Planning Work Program for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. 2006; 49 pages | 35-07-063 | $5.00 |
| Prospectus for the Transportation Planning Process Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. 1996; 89 pages | 35-96-065 | $7.50 |
| Annual Implementation Report for Federal Fiscal Year 2006 on Regionally Solicited and Federally Funded Transportation Improvement Projects and Programs. 2007 | 35-07-037 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council 2005 Twin Cities Transportation System Audit | 35-06-067 | no charge |
| Regional Solicitation Functional Roadway Classification System Map NEW | 35-07-35 | 10.00 |
| Current Functional Roadway Classification System Twin Cities Metropolitan Area NEW | 25-07-034 | 10.00 |
| Regional Existing and Planned Bikeways System Map (8.10 MB pdf) | 35-07-027 | 10.00 |
| Regional Existing Bikeways Map (7.34 MB pdf) | 35-07-028 | 10.00 |
| Downtown Area Existing and Planned Bikeways Map (1.80 MB pdf) | 35- 07-029 | 5.00 |
| 2000 Travel Behavior Inventory Fact Sheet. 2003; (4 pages, 81k pdf) | 35-03-039 | no charge |
| 2000 Travel Behavior Inventory. Home Interview Survey: Data and Methodology. 2003 (multiple pdfs) | 35-03-032 | $8.00 |
| 2000 Travel Behavior Inventory: Home Interview Survey, 7-county area - Fact Sheet . 2003 (4 pages, 91k pdf) | 35-03-040 | no charge |
| 2000 Travel Behavior Inventory: Home Interview Survey, 13 ring counties - Fact Sheet. 2003 (5 pages, 99k pdf) | 35-03-041 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council Regional Transit Services Fact Sheet. 2006 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-06-030 | no charge |
| Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Coordination Action Plan. (48 pages, 6.10MB pdf) | 35-07-025 | no charge |
| 2007 Twin Cities Transit System Performance Evaluation. 2008; (81 pages, multiple pdfs) | 35-08-012 | no charge |
| Metro Transit Fact Sheet. 2007 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-013 | no charge |
| Making Tracks: Central Corridor LRT Update Monthly Newsletter. (2 pages) | 14-08-006 | no charge |
| Metropolitan Council Hiawatha Light-Rail Transit Fact Sheet. 2007 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-07-033 | no charge |
| Hiawatha Line: Downtown Minneapolis. 2001; 54 pages | 35-01-059 | no charge |
| Hiawatha LRT Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Market Study. Final Report. 1999; 87 pages | 35-99-051 | no charge |
| Hiawatha Corridor Light Rail Transit: Noise and Vibration Report - Existing Environment. 1999; 16 pages | 35-99-052 | no charge |
| Hiawatha Corridor Light Rail Transit: Noise and Vibration Report - Environmental Consequences. 1999; 39 pages | 35-99-053 | no charge |
| Metro Transit Rideshare Fact Sheet. 2006 (2 pages, pdf) NEW | 14-06-052 | no charge |
| Commuter Vanpool Program Brochure. 2005 | 35-06-013 | no charge |
| Metro Mobility Fact Sheet. 2006 (2 pages, pdf) | 14-06-022 | no charge |
| Metro Mobility Service Guide. 2007; (22 pages, 1.6 MB pdf) | 35-07-067 | no charge |
| Builders Guide. Mitigating Aircraft Noise in New Residential Construction. 2006 (43 pages) | 35-06-019 | no charge |
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