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
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
23 May 2019 wastewater customer budget workshops Two workshops for local government customers to share preliminary 2020 rate information and more. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
20 May Metro area growth continues, housing challenges remain Preliminary population estimates show Minneapolis and Saint Paul continue to lead growth in number of new residents. Posted In: Communities, Planning
13 May Metro HRA achieves highest ranking This is Metro HRA’s 15th straight year earning the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) ranking of High Performer. Posted In: Housing
9 May Metropolitan Council appoints advisory committee members with broad perspectives and experience The Metropolitan Council appointed members to eight of its advisory committees who will provide guidance and advice to the Council on its policies and plans. Posted In: Council News
7 May Support services play critical role in allowing people who have disabilities to live independently Council Chair calls for state lawmakers to pass transportation bill with real solution for Metro Mobility. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Transportation
29 Apr Treatment plants recognized for outstanding permit compliance The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recognized seven of eight Metropolitan Council wastewater treatment plants. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
4 Apr D Line: Centering racial equity and improving people's lives President of Abbott Northwestern, elected officials and community leaders highlight importance of D Line bus rapid transit (BRT) to businesses, employees, hospital patients, residents and more. Posted In: Transportation
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
31 Jul Bringing parks to people: A Q&A with new Regional Parks Ambassador Amanda Lovelee Lovelee is an artist with a history of thinking about unique ways to spur civic engagement. In her new position, she is tasked with, in her own words “bringing parks to people." Posted In: Communities, Parks, 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