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
11 Dec Public Meeting on 2020 Unified Budget The Metropolitan Council is receiving public comment on the proposed 2020 Unified Budget and 2019 Levies, Payable 2020. Posted In: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water
16 Dec Public Hearing on Housing Goals for Livable Communities Housing Incentives Account Program through 2020 We're receiving public comment on affordable and life-cycle housing goals with new municipalities electing to participate in the metropolitan Livable Communities Housing Incentives Account Program for the period 2011 to 2020. Posted In: Housing
3 Dec Met Council is part of new Climate Change Subcabinet The subcabinet is charged with “identifying policies and strategies that will put Minnesota back on track” to meet the goals of the 2007 Next Generation Energy Act. Posted In: Council News
19 Nov Decades-old program helps preserve metro area ag land Farming is important business in the Twin Cities metro area, and the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program is helping to keep it that way. Posted In: Communities
18 Nov Cummings to serve as interim chair Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are seeking applicants for the chair position formerly held by Nora Slawik, who resigned effective Nov. 15. Posted In: Council News
15 Nov Regional forecast: Household growth revised downward; population growth expected to slow The Twin Cities region will gain 803,000 residents between 2010 and 2040, bringing the region’s population to 3,653,000. Posted In: Communities
13 Nov Council awards $1.4 million to promote affordable homes near transit The grants support moderate- to high-density development near transit that is more affordable and walkable, fosters mobility, and encourages transit ridership. Posted In: Communities, Housing
13 Nov Council grants aim to increase residential water efficiency Residents of 40 cities and townships will be eligible for rebates to purchase water-efficient toilets, clothes washers, irrigation controllers, and irrigation spray heads over the next three years. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
12 Nov Comment on draft Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan by Dec. 27 The plan supports coordination of transportation services between transit providers and human service agencies that serve people who have a disability, older adults, and people who have low incomes. Posted In: Transportation
8 Nov Growing cities meet regional density targets The Council’s net residential density target is a minimum of 3 units per acre for cities and townships designated as either suburban edge, emerging suburban edge, or rural center. Posted In: Communities
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