11 Feb Transit lines grow ridership, investments lead the way METRO Green Line, METRO Blue Line and A Line each set annual ridership records, while demand for Metro Mobility continues to climb. Posted In: Transportation
14 Jan Council chair announces leadership changes Focus on tackling the challenges facing regional transit, housing, equity, and investments in the region's planning and infrastructure that contribute to its economic vitality and competitiveness. Posted In: Council News
12 Dec Council grants help cities plan for development around future transit lines Nearly half a million dollars in grants will help local communities plan for development around future transit lines and for other predevelopment activities. Posted In: Communities
30 Nov Federal, state and local officials break ground on Southwest LRT After more than two decades of planning, state’s largest infrastructure project is moving into construction. Posted In: Transportation
28 Nov FTA announces full federal funding of Orange Line BRT $72 million in federal funding means transit project is fully funded. Posted In: Transportation
15 Oct Metropolitan Council launches major travel behavior survey Thousands of households are expected to participate using smartphones — a first for the region. Posted In: Transportation
29 Oct Metro Mobility Fall 2019 Community Conversation The goal of the event is to hear feedback and suggestions from Metro Mobility users on how to improve service. Posted In: Transportation
1 Nov Intersecting Transportation, Equity and Housing Learn about recent changes to the Regional Solicitation’s equity and affordable housing criteria and scoring measures. Posted In: Transportation
6 Nov 2020 Regional Solicitation public comment period The Transportation Advisory Board released the 2020 Regional Solicitation for public review and comment. The public comment period is open through November 6. Posted In: Transportation
15 Nov Intersecting Transportation, Equity and Housing Learn about recent changes to the Regional Solicitation’s equity and affordable housing criteria and scoring measures. Posted In: Transportation
1 Jan Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water
4 Oct Public comment needed on METRO Gold Line BRT Environmental Assessment The state and federal government require a detailed environmental assessment of the project. The public has 30 days to review it and make comments that will be included in the final public record. Posted In: Transportation
25 Sep Council approves minimum rent, inspection changes for housing voucher program charging a minimum rent is one step towards addressing a Metro HRA operating deficit. In addition, the change will prevent the agency from having to further reduce the number of households it serves. Posted In: Housing
25 Sep Metro-area transportation projects advance for federal funding consideration The region’s $3.5 billion Transportation Improvement Program is a collection of hundreds of local highway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the queue for federal consideration. Posted In: Transportation
24 Sep Construction starts on Minnehaha Park area sewer improvements The two-year, $25 million construction project will mean some inconveniences and disruptions that will require the patience and understanding of area residents and park visitors. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
23 Sep Transportation board invites comments on federal funding applications The Regional Solicitation is one way the board and Council prioritize and invest in roads, bridges and transit, as well as biking and walking needs. Posted In: Transportation
18 Sep Metropolitan Council awards systems contract for Southwest LRT Aldridge-Parsons Joint Venture is experienced working on LRT corridors, having performed the systems work on Central Corridor LRT (METRO Green Line). Posted In: Transportation
16 Sep Five-year study to understand impacts of growth, rain on wastewater flow through Minneapolis The study is expected to provide valuable data for the effort to reduce excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) of stormwater and groundwater into the system. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
16 Sep Project will show effectiveness of reducing I/I from private property Up to 80% of excess comes from private property. Addressing those sources is critical to protecting public health and ensuring the wastewater system has enough capacity to handle population growth. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
13 Jan Afraid of losing federal funding, more suburbs plan to comply with ADA At the federal government’s behest, the Met Council Transportation Advisory Board has stipulated that any city vying for funding must have a plan to make streets, sidewalks and intersections easier. Posted In: Planning
27 Dec Train to somewhere: Delays done, Southwest light rail rolls forward MPR News looks back at the November groundbreaking ceremony for the Southwest LRT route. Construction begins this winter. Posted In: Transportation
17 Aug Twin Cities area needs new strategy on affordable housing Editorial Board: Region ranked second only to Pittsburgh in key housing-cost measure. Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning
15 Aug 'More popular than the mall': Met Council count shows our love for parks remains strong New trail segments help boost regional park visits to 58.3 million in 2017. Posted In: Parks, Planning
27 Jun Twin Cities metro shows significant improvement in access to jobs by transit according to annual U of M study Overall, workers in the metro can reach an average of 7.0 percent more jobs by transit than a year ago, the 9th highest change in transit accessibility among the metropolitan areas we analyzed. Posted In: Planning, Transportation