Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 9/18/2017 Regional park visits climb to nearly 48 million in 2016 The region’s vast network of parks and trails got nearly 48 million visits last year, a one percent increase over the previous year, and an increase of 11 million visits since 2006. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 9/15/2017 Grant helps preserve affordable housing in manufactured home park The first-of-its-kind pilot grant of $234,83 will cover half of the cost of connecting homes in the Maple Hill Estates manufactured home park to the regional wastewater system. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Transportation Date: 9/13/2017 Planning for a future with autonomous vehicles The Council is grappling with how autonomous vehicles may impact the region’s transportation system. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 9/12/2017 New Regional Parks Map reflects the rich cultural heritage of our region People from a wide variety of communities, and many ages and abilities, will see themselves reflected in the Council’s newly updated Regional Parks Map. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation Date: 9/11/2017 Survey yields robust data to forecast travel, understand transit users Survey results provide transit planners and policy makers with information to better understand who riders are, how and why they are using transit. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 8/14/2017 Savage: Small-town feel, global industrial connections, plentiful open space Located on the Minnesota River bluff in northeastern Scott County, Savage is a city filled with suburban neighborhoods, natural features, and history. Read more
Posted In: Parks Date: 8/9/2017 Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park: Picturesque setting and family favorite features Now peaking at the height of summer, Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is buzzing with family-oriented activities like swimming, picnicking, fishing, children’s camps, and special programs. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing Date: 8/2/2017 Metro HRA’s new ombudsman helps people navigate rental process The Metropolitan Council’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) recently hired Abdiaziz Ibrahim as its first outreach coordinator and program ombudsman. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 7/28/2017 Council holds overall municipal wastewater charge increase to 3.7% Expanding and rehabilitating sewer interceptor pipes and other wastewater collection and treatment facilities is the biggest driver of the increase. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Transportation Date: 7/27/2017 Council votes to increase regional transit fares, in face of upcoming fiscal cliff First fare adjustment in nearly a decade impacts all regional services. New rates to go into effect October 1, Council makes permanent discounted fare for low-income riders. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 9/13/2017 Metropolitan Council releases new, updated Regional Parks Map First update in more than a decade reflects rich cultural heritage of region Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 9/11/2017 Met Council Chair recommends rejecting all civil construction bids for SWLRT project, reopening bidding process this fall The 4 submitted construction bids did not meet cost expectations and responsiveness requirements. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 8/30/2017 Chair says transit system ready for busiest day of the year With sports events and the State Fair, roads will be busy Thursday. Council Chair Tchourumoff says it's the best time to let Metro Transit do the driving. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning Date: 8/29/2017 Chair tours Washington, Dakota, Anoka Counties Regional tour highlights partnerships. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/24/2017 Council approves first grant aimed at preserving manufactured housing, boosting home ownership among people of color Grant recipient represents 78% of affordable housing in City of Corcoran Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/24/2017 Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/11/2017 New Met Council Chair begins 7-county tour Alene Tchourumoff kicks off tour of Metro area to hear directly from regional leaders and partners on ways to continue to build and strengthen the region. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning Date: 7/31/2017 Alene Tchourumoff sworn in as 15th Chair of Metropolitan Council Tchourumoff aims to make region economically competitive with cities worldwide. Read more
Posted In: Date: 7/27/2017 Council awards $4 million in grants promoting jobs, economic development Two smaller grants help fund transit-oriented development projects. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 7/18/2017 Final 2016 population estimates are now available. The estimates are the official population and household estimates for state government purposes, including how local government aid (LGA) and local street aid allocations are determined. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 10/6/2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Avenue S., Bloomington, MN Metro Mobility Fall 2017 Community Conversation is Friday Oct. 6 Metro Mobility customers, and their advocates, will have an opportunity to provide feedback on Metro Mobility service. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Wastewater & Water Date: 9/27/2017 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM Location: Various - see details. Join Gov. Mark Dayton, Chair Alene Tchourumoff and key administration leaders in a conversation on how to improve water quality in the Twin Cities metro area Gov. Mark Dayton wants to hear from Minnesotans from all walks of life - business leaders, scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, farmers, and YOU - on ways we can improve water quality in Minnesota by 25% by the year 2025. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 9/18/2017 11:08 AM - Location: various locations and dates Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 9/7/2017 Corcoran mobile home park gets $235K matching grant Press&News.com Maple Hill Estates mobile home park in Corcoran has landed a first-of-its-kind $234,832 matching grant from the Metropolitan Council. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/24/2017 Met Council works to preserve mobile home parks with first-of-its-kind grant Star Tribune The first-of-its-kind grant will help Maple Hill Estates connect to the regional wastewater system in place of its aging, on-site septic system. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning Date: 8/23/2017 New Met Council chair sits down with Anoka County Board, which has fought for more control The visit by Alene Tchourumoff was part of her tour of the Twin Cities. The meeting, which included several Met Council members and staff, was cordial. Board Chair Rhonda Sivarajah told Tchourumoff that its push to restructure the council wasn’t aimed at current members. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/20/2017 'Nasal Rangers' Do Dirty, but Essential, Work KSTP.com A panel of nasal rangers smell sewer odors to determine when the Met Council needs to correct a problem. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 8/16/2017 LRT Build program puts graduates on career track Finance and Commerce The Met Council has partnered with several organizations to create the 10-week apprenticeship program Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning Date: 7/31/2017 Twin Cities Employers Bumping Up against Employee-Housing Mismatch Urban Land The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area is a prime example of how strong employment growth is putting a strain on the housing supply available in many U.S. cities. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 7/3/2017 New Met Council chair a good choice Star Tribune Alene Tchourumoff, the state rail director, was appointed head of the Metropolitan Council by Gov. Mark Dayton last week. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation Date: 6/12/2017 Counterpoint: In the Twin Cities area, transit is needed, wanted — and it works Star Tribune Here's the evidence — and here's why Kansas City and Indianapolis are poor examples for the Center of the American Experiment to cite in defense of highways. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Transportation Date: 6/1/2017 Southwest Light Rail Still On Track After Legislative Session KSTP.,com Despite repeated threats to the Southwest Light Rail Line during the 2017 legislative session, the project remains on track. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 5/31/2017 After 41 years, Metro Transit driver retires KARE11 TV Sixty-two-year-old Renee Stafford had her normal passengers as well as family and friends on her final day as a bus driver. Read more