15 May Regional Solicitation application for federal transportation funds opens May 14 Projects support congestion relief, safety, transit advantages. Posted In: Transportation
11 May Bus operator training efforts receive national recognition The American Public Transportation Association awarded Metro Transit with a Certificate of Merit at its Bus Safety & Security Awards. Reprint of Metro Transit's May 11 Rider's Almanac blog. Posted In: Transportation
2 May Commuter Choice Awards recognize promoters of sustainable transportation Reprinted from Metro Transit's Rider's Almanac blog. Posted In: Planning, Transportation
17 Apr Council Chair announces Gold Line project Corridor Management Committee Membership Local leaders, neighbors adn businesses will serve on two key advisory committees. Posted In: Planning, Transportation
20 Mar C Line groundbreaking sets stage for opportunity Representatives from the Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center gathered to break ground on the region's second rapid bus line, the C Line. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation
14 Feb Investment grows to more than $8 billion along existing, future LRT lines Developers are increasingly choosing to invest along light rail transit (LRT), as witnessed by the $8.4 billion in reported new investments along existing and future LRT lines. Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Transportation
10 May Gov. Task Force's second Housing Forum is May 10 The Governor’s Housing Task Force will be holding two regional forums in the Twin Cities to inform the development of Task Force recommendations. Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning
21 May Meetings May 21, 24 and public hearing May 31 on draft plan for Southeast Metro Water Reclamation facility The Metropolitan Council will hold public information meetings May 21 and 24, and a subsequent public hearing May 31 about its proposed Southeast Metro Water Reclamation Facility. Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water
24 May 2019 MCES Open House & Budget Workshops are May 24, June 7 Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) will be hosting its annual open house and workshop for city officials (elected and staff) to discuss MCES’ financial structure, budget trends and capital needs. Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water
23 Feb 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
14 May Council approves policies for wastewater reuse Treating and reusing wastewater for industrial, irrigation, and other uses may benefit the regional wastewater system and sustain the seven-county region’s water resources for future generations. Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water
24 Apr Neighborhood takes a novel approach to planning for its future This month’s local planning feature focuses on an innovative approach taken by a Saint Paul neighborhood to chart its future in a “small area plan.” Posted In: Communities, Planning
23 Apr Sewer improvements in Mound and Minnetrista begin this spring Major infrastructure improvements are coming to Mound and Minnetrista, thanks to collaborative efforts with the Metropolitan Council, local government and CenterPoint Energy. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
20 Apr Metro dog parks provide social time for dogs and their human companions Since the first dog park opened in Elm Creek Park Reserve in 1983, dog parks have spread to nearly every corner of the region, and usage has grown every year. Posted In: Communities, Parks
16 Apr New app to collect travel survey data will be tested in May A new smart phone application will enable travel survey respondents to easily collect the household travel data that the Council needs for transportation planning. Posted In: Planning, Transportation
28 Mar Metropolitan Council receives national planning achievement award American Planning Association recognizes 16 communities for best practices in planning and urban design. Posted In: Communities, Planning
21 May Met Council explores treating, reusing wastewater in SE metro The Metropolitan Council is asking the public to weigh in on a preliminary proposal to treat wastewater in the southeast Twin Cities metro area so it could be reused by a waste-to-biofuel plant. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
7 May Why you’re not likely to read news reports of a Minnesota poop train stranded in Alabama If you thought burning biosolids was something only high school kids do on doorsteps, think again. By far, by mass, the most common method of processing human feces in Minnesota is by fire. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
25 Apr Popular Bloomington-Richfield bus route in line for efficient makeover. More efficient and more frequent, that’s the goal of a proposal for a new transit line aimed at connecting Bloomington and Richfield residents with downtown Minneapolis, and vice versa. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
15 Apr Editorial: A clear case for these buses Business and transit leaders are making the case for arterial BRTs - featuring faster, more frequent service and some light rail-style amenities - at BetterBusesMSP.com, launched last week. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
28 Mar Met Council works to take the sting out of a little-known new-business fee Part of the goal is to help businesses better estimate expenses and allow restaurants to create temporary expansions, such as seasonal patios and sidewalk seating, without undue burden. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
22 Mar Metro Transit expands rapid bus service with C Line Construction is starting on a new rapid bus line that Metro Transit said will result in quicker trips between downtown Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
21 Mar Southwest light-rail freight agreements approved by Hennepin County, Met Council Pacts with freight lines allow officials to pursue $929 million federal grant. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation