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
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
28 Jan Regional Solicitation workshop Approximately $180 million in federal transportation funds are expected to be available for allocation in 2024 and 2025. Posted In: Transportation
31 Jan Regional Solicitation workshop Approximately $180 million in federal transportation funds are expected to be available for allocation in 2024 and 2025. Posted In: Transportation
30 Jan Public comment for the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras Submit comments by 5 p.m. on January 30, 2020. Posted In: Transportation
21 Jan METRO Gold Line clears first environmental milestone The FTA determined that there are no significant environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation and has cleared the project to continue design and engineering. Posted In: Transportation
21 Jan Rail construction to intensify in 2020 Cities and residents in the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT or SWLRT) corridor will experience intensified construction activities in 2020. Posted In: Transportation
17 Jan Walz/Met Council legislative agenda pushes regional investment and public safety Investments in transit, parks, and wastewater treatment infrastructure continue to be high priorities for Governor Tim Walz as he rolls out his agenda for the 2020 legislative session. Posted In: Council News
23 Dec Charlie Zelle named Metropolitan Council Chair Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment, effective January 6, 2020. Posted In: Council News
23 Dec Castles and owls and sledding, oh my! Regional parks offer fun winter options for every age and interest, from Ice Castles to the Art Shanty Project to cross-country skiing, sledding, skating, and much more. Posted In: Parks
19 Dec Council commits $1 million to reduce homelessness The Metropolitan Council has committed 1 million dollars to a new winter homeless initiative announced by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Dec. 19. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Transportation
16 Dec Council grants aim to address equity in regional parks The story of the region’s original people will be better told at three regional park facilities, thanks to grants we awarded in December. Posted In: Parks
11 Dec Public comment period for the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras Comment on the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras by January 30, 2020. Posted In: Transportation
29 Jul Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes tops in parks visits, Como Park in second More people are visiting the Twin Cities’ regional parks and trails, according to newly released estimates from the Metropolitan Council. Posted In: Communities, Parks
15 Aug Twin Cities regional parks and trails drawing more visits The metropolitan parks and trails racked up more than more than 48 million visits last year, about 1.5 million more than in 2013. Posted In: Parks
8 Oct 6-acre solar array unveiled at Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment plant The Metropolitan Council, in conjunction with SunEdison, Oak Leaf Energy and Xcel Energy, unveiled a new 6-acre solar panel array at the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment facility in Shakopee on Tuesday. Posted In: Council News, Planning, Wastewater & Water
7 Dec Met Council aims to deepen equity focus with new panel A new equity advisory committee formed by the Metropolitan Council will zero in on racial and other disparities in the agency’s projects, policymaking and hiring practices. Posted In: Council News, Planning
23 Dec How tackling climate change will pay off Gov. Mark Dayton and I strongly support bold action to tackle climate change. Doing so will be good for our environment, good for our health and good for our economy. Posted In: Planning
24 Dec What happens after you flush? The work never stops at St. Paul plant Wastewater Treatment Plans - among nation's largest - preps for round of upgrades. Posted In: Communities, Wastewater & Water
6 Jan Met Council plotting ways to diversify staff The Metropolitan Council on Wednesday began outlining strategies for diversifying its workforce and boosting equity across its ranks in line with a broader push spearheaded by Gov. Mark Dayton. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning
2 Feb Planning, design and democracy The most important part of the Blue Line Extension light rail line is the democracy phase. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation