17 May Comment on the draft Transportation Public Participation Plan by June 30 The Council is receiving public comment on the plan, which includes participation strategies for transportation planning and programming efforts. Posted In: Planning, Transportation
20 Apr Impacts of House Transportation Bill would be felt across entire region All 151 bus routes impacted by reduced service or elimination. Posted In: Transportation
27 Mar Making the case for transit: Chair Duininck Transit is the future, and needs support. Posted In: Transportation
13 Apr Comment now on proposal to raise metro-area transit fares The Metropolitan Council is seeking public input on a proposal to raise transit fares in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Posted In: Council News, Transportation
25 Apr Income inequality continues to plague Twin Cities Great Recession hit lower income earners hardest Posted In: Communities, Planning
23 Mar Population growth in the 7-county metro remains strong; Carver County surpasses 100,000 The estimated population of the Twin Cities region on July 1, 2016 was 3.03 million, according to information released today by the U.S. Census. Posted In: Communities, Planning
13 Apr Comment on proposed fare increase for metro-area public transit by June 26 The Metropolitan Council is seeking public input on a proposal to raise transit fares in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The public comment period is from April 13 to June 26, 2017. Posted In: About Council, Council News, Transportation
6 Jun Wastewater Reuse Policy Task Force Meeting #2 is June 6 The Metropolitan Council has appointed a Wastewater Reuse Policy Task Force to review the Council’s existing wastewater reuse policies and recommend clarifications needed to respond to opportunities for wastewater reuse. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
26 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
10 Apr Metro Mobility service faces likely cuts/fare increase under House legislation Transit Link service, where there is no regular-route service, could be discontinued. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
18 Apr Update of regional transportation plan under way Whether driving, busing, biking, walking, or taking light rail, people need a transportation system that allows them to remain connected and reach destinations. Posted In: Planning, Transportation
27 Apr Regional Bicycle Barriers Study needs your help Physical barriers throughout the region get in the way of safe and efficient bicycling. The Council is addressing some of these barriers in a study called the Regional Bicycle Barriers Study. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
7 Apr Council offers grant to assist manufactured housing to hook up to regional wastewater system The Council is offering a grant of up to $250,000 as part of a pilot program to assist a manufactured home park in the region to connect to the regional wastewater collection and treatment system. Posted In: Housing, Wastewater & Water
7 Apr Census Bureau urges communities to participate in address update program When it comes to the U.S. Census, millions of federal dollars – and Congressional reapportionment and redistricting – are at stake. Posted In: Communities, Planning
23 Mar Council appoints Wastewater Reuse Task Force The Council has appointed a Wastewater Reuse Task Force to review the Council’s existing wastewater reuse policies and recommend clarifications needed to respond to opportunities for wastewater reuse. Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water
21 Mar Visit your regional parks: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Unique water trail, outstanding bird habitat among park’s features. Posted In: Parks
12 May How much sway does Minnesota's business community have in the transit debate? The transportation debate is changing, marked today by increasingly polarized disagreements over everything from bus lines and light rail to who can serve on metro-area transportation councils. Posted In: Transportation
11 May Metro Transit Program Aims To Raise Diversity Among Mechanics There are already more than 400 mechanics working for the public transit organization, Angela Davis reports. Posted In: Transportation
3 May Proposed transit bill would hurt all of Minnesota The economic viability of the state depends on metro area's health. Posted In: Transportation
1 May Ali Elhassan: Connected by Water This expert helps people and communities protect and preserve shared water resources. Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water
26 Apr Sun Sailor: Column: Southwest Light Rail is about moving people… and so much more TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has been a vocal supporter of the Southwest Light Rail Transit line for many years—from the beginning of the planning stages until today. Posted In: Transportation
26 Apr Fox-9 TV: Businesses fight for bus funding in transportation bill Transit riders have a new powerful ally on their side fighting funding cuts at the State Legislature. Businesses. Minneapolis and St. Paul chambers of commerce are trying to save bus routes. Posted In: Transportation
12 Apr WCCO-TV: Reality Check: The Cost of Subsidized Transit Pat Kessler, 4/12/2017, 6:00 p.m. news: Suburban express service cost the most per passenger to operate. Posted In: Transportation