Council NEWS & EVENTS

Metro HRA achieves highest ranking

This is Metro HRA’s 15th straight year earning the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) ranking of High Performer.

Metropolitan Council appoints advisory committee members with broad perspectives and experience

The Metropolitan Council appointed members to eight of its advisory committees who will provide guidance and advice to the Council on its policies and plans.

Support services play critical role in allowing people who have disabilities to live independently

Council Chair calls for state lawmakers to pass transportation bill with real solution for Metro Mobility.

Council makes appointments to two advisory committees

16 members named to Land Use Advisory Committee, and four members named to Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission.

Treatment plants recognized for outstanding permit compliance

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recognized seven of eight Metropolitan Council wastewater treatment plants.

Steady growth continues in metro area

Metro area population increased 8.8% since 2010, according to U.S. Census

D Line: Centering racial equity and improving people's lives

President of Abbott Northwestern, elected officials and community leaders highlight importance of D Line bus rapid transit (BRT) to businesses, employees, hospital patients, residents and more.

Council’s small business program helps deliver Final Four

For the last year, Met Council staff have been connecting the local organizing committee with small businesses owned by women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

High-frequency transit attracting more development 

About one-third of the region’s residential multifamily development between 2009 and 2017 happened within a half-mile of current and planned light rail and bus rapid transit stations.

Wastewater treatment staff prepare for spring flooding

The clock has started ticking on flood preparations at the massive Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul.

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.

Chair tours Washington, Dakota, Anoka Counties

Regional tour highlights partnerships.

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

Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers

Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable.

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.

Alene Tchourumoff sworn in as 15th Chair of Metropolitan Council

Tchourumoff aims to make region economically competitive with cities worldwide.

Council awards $4 million in grants promoting jobs, economic development

Two smaller grants help fund transit-oriented development projects.
 

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.

Council receives low-interest PFA loan for 2017 wastewater projects

The Metropolitan Council received a $40 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund to finance multiple wastewater treatment projects.

New documentary on affordable housing in the Twin Cities region to air on TPT

A new documentary about the state of affordable housing in the Twin Cities region will air on Twin Cities Public Television starting Sunday, June 11.

Upcoming Council and Committee meetings

The Council and its committees meet regularly most months.  Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings.   

Metro Mobility Fall 2019 Community Conversation

The goal of the event is to hear feedback and suggestions from Metro Mobility users on how to improve service.

Intersecting Transportation, Equity and Housing

Learn about recent changes to the Regional Solicitation’s equity and affordable housing criteria and scoring measures.

2020 Regional Solicitation public comment period

The Transportation Advisory Board released the 2020 Regional Solicitation for public review and comment. The public comment period is open through November 6.

Intersecting Transportation, Equity and Housing

Learn about recent changes to the Regional Solicitation’s equity and affordable housing criteria and scoring measures.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Rosenblum: Grocery store on wheels delivers to Twin Cities 'food deserts'

Star Tribune

Twin Cities Mobile Market, a retrofitted Metro Transit bus loaded with food, expanded in May.

As the Met Council turns 50, the regional government agency faces challenges

Star Tribune

The region has grown dramatically since 1967, and its unique government has evolved along with it. 

Carver County Putting Rainwater to Good Use

KSTP.com

A simple concept is saving one county thousands of dollars. Officials in Carver County are taking the rain from storms and putting it back into different communities for good use.

Money Savers: Trimming your water bill

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Officials in Carver County are taking the rain from storms and putting it back into different communities for good use.

Proposed overhaul of Met Council would go to far

Star Tribune Editorial

The future health of the region should guide Legislature, Dayton. 

‘We matter’: People with disabilities and those who serve them rally at the Capitol

Lakeshore Weekly News

Limitations in public transit have led to people with disabilities being fired; disability advocates joining others in opposing budget cuts to transit.