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
20 Jun Provide feedback on Metro Transit police chief interviews A public interview session was held June 13. Take a survey to provide input by June 20. Posted In: Council News, 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
14 Jun Visits to regional parks hit all-time high Regional parks in the metro area got nearly 60 million visits in 2018, an increase of 2.6 percent over the previous year and the most visits of any year on record. Posted In: Parks
14 Jun Council grants get things rolling on planned development in four metro area cities The Metropolitan Council, on June 12, approved Livable Communities grants to set the stage for planned development in Brooklyn Center, Hopkins, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Posted In: Communities, Council News
12 Jun Construction to start this summer on Minnehaha Park Area Sewer Improvement Project The aging regional sanitary sewer tunnel is under Minnehaha Creek near East Minnehaha Parkway. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
10 Jun Council announces finalists for Metro Transit Police chief Council leadership has narrowed the field of candidates to two finalists before Thursday’s public event as part of the interview process to hire for the position of Metro Transit Police chief. Posted In: Council News, Transportation
30 May Southwest LRT project creates job, business opportunities The largest public works project in Minnesota’s history is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and $350 million in payroll. Posted In: Transportation
30 May Gov. Walz brokers budget deal that improves the lives of all Minnesotans Compromise includes funding for transit, regional parks, and water supply. Posted In: Council News, Parks, Transportation
22 May Council offers stormwater management grants for redevelopment projects Shovel-ready projects will be eligible for grants of between $10,000 and $100,000. The Council has a total of $500,000 available. 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
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