Posted In: Planning, Transportation Date: 4/16/2018 New app to collect travel survey data will be tested in May A new smart phone application will enable travel survey respondents to easily collect the household travel data that the Council needs for transportation planning. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 3/28/2018 Metropolitan Council receives national planning achievement award American Planning Association recognizes 16 communities for best practices in planning and urban design. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 3/22/2018 Council eases SAC burden for business Task force of city and business representatives recommended the changes, which go into effect July 1, 2018. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 3/20/2018 Local governments to compete for transportation funds in 2018 Regional Solicitation About $200 million in federal funds will go to local highway, bridge, transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects. The federal funds will leverage additional local matching funds. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 3/16/2018 Maplewood’s sustainability efforts strengthen city’s livability Maplewood boasts a host of natural amenities, connections to major transportation corridors, strong commercial and business hubs, and residents who are active in the community’s public life. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 3/15/2018 Council grants help growing communities use water more efficiently Property owners across the region are saving an estimated 52 million gallons of water annually, thanks to the Council's Water Efficiency Grant Program. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 2/22/2018 Proposed funds will support transit and environmental initiatives The funds are part of Dayton’s overall 2018 $1.5 billion bonding proposal. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning Date: 2/22/2018 Women leaders at the Council: Joan Campbell Longtime Council member was a nurse and single mother, appointed to the Council in 1973. A key strength was her focus on long-range planning. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 2/9/2018 Council proposes additional policies for wastewater reuse The Metropolitan Council is considering new policies related to wastewater reuse, as an outgrowth of a community-based customer task force. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 2/8/2018 First female Council member was not afraid to speak truth to power Looking at a photograph of the first group of Metropolitan Council members—appointed by Governor Harold LeVander in 1967—it’s impossible to miss the sole woman in the group. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning Date: 4/18/2018 Council announces $27 million in Livable Communities funds available in 2018 Metro communities can now apply for funding to help to clean up polluted land, ensure affordable housing, stimulate development around transit, and make efficient use of land and infrastructure. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Transportation Date: 4/17/2018 Council Chair announces Gold Line project Corridor Management Committee Membership Local leaders, neighbors adn businesses will serve on two key advisory committees. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 4/17/2018 Minnehaha Park Area Regional Sewer Improvements Project Public Information Meeting is April 24 Project staff from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) will share information about the proposed improvements and answer questions. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Transportation Date: 3/28/2018 Sincerity, soft touch earns officer top cop honors Metro Transit patrol officer Tim Lawrence is also a coach at North Community High School. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 3/20/2018 C Line groundbreaking sets stage for opportunity Representatives from the Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center gathered to break ground on the region's second rapid bus line, the C Line. Read more
Posted In: Date: 3/7/2018 Twin Cities income inequality compared to peer regions The last of 3 Metro Stat reports on income inequality finds that income inequality is low compared to peer regions, but growing fast. Read more
Posted In: Date: 2/22/2018 Metro Mobility Task Force completes work, submits report to legislature The Task Force was created to assess the service and provide recommendations for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and identifying possible partnerships. Read more
Posted In: About Council, Council News, Transportation Date: 2/15/2018 Community members sought for advisory role for Gold Line BRT Community members and business owners have an important opportunity to help guide the development of the METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Transportation Date: 2/14/2018 Investment grows to more than $8 billion along existing, future LRT lines Developers are increasingly choosing to invest along light rail transit (LRT), as witnessed by the $8.4 billion in reported new investments along existing and future LRT lines. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 2/5/2018 Poverty rate down; areas of concentrated poverty grow Concentrated poverty is known to have a negative influence on residents' economic mobility, health, and overall well-being. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 5/24/2018 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Two locations - see details. 2019 MCES Open House & Budget Workshops are May 24, June 7 Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) will be hosting its annual open house and workshop for city officials (elected and staff) to discuss MCES’ financial structure, budget trends and capital needs. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning Date: 4/26/2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Two locations - see details. Housing forums are April 26 and May 10 The Governor’s Housing Task Force will be holding two regional forums in the Twin Cities to inform the development of Task Force recommendations. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/23/2018 2:20 PM - 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, Planning, Transportation Date: 4/15/2018 Editorial: A clear case for these buses Pioneer Press Business and transit leaders are making the case for arterial BRTs - featuring faster, more frequent service and some light rail-style amenities - at BetterBusesMSP.com, launched last week. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning Date: 4/3/2018 Metropolitan Council wins American Planning Association award for web-based handbook, tutorials Pioneer Press The American Planning Association is recognizing the Metropolitan Council with an Achievement Award, one of 21 juried honors the APA plans to bestow on planning agencies across the country. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 3/28/2018 Met Council works to take the sting out of a little-known new-business fee TwinCities.com Pioneer Press Part of the goal is to help businesses better estimate expenses and allow restaurants to create temporary expansions, such as seasonal patios and sidewalk seating, without undue burden. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 3/22/2018 Council wins 'Better Goverment Award' for Metro Transit Technician Training Program Gov. Mark Dayton's office The Better Government Award winners demonstrate efficient and effective state government services. The Council's Metro Transit Technician Training Program was recognized as a great place to work. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation Date: 3/22/2018 Metro Transit expands rapid bus service with C Line Kare 11 Construction is starting on a new rapid bus line that Metro Transit said will result in quicker trips between downtown Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation Date: 3/21/2018 Construction officially begins on C-Line rapid bus Star Tribune C-Line will connect Brooklyn Center with downtown Minneapolis. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 3/21/2018 Southwest light-rail freight agreements approved by Hennepin County, Met Council Star Tribune Pacts with freight lines allow officials to pursue $929 million federal grant. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation Date: 3/19/2018 'It's a big deal': C Line to bring bus rapid transit to popular north Minneapolis route MinnPost Eleven different routes have been identified as good candidates for arterial bus rapid transit — rubber-tire vehicles and enhanced stations with features that make light rail so popular with riders. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Wastewater & Water Date: 3/17/2018 State wants Met Council to help clean up Pig's Eye Lake in St. Paul Star Tribune The cleanup push comes amid separate efforts to restore habitats and attract park visitors to a remote corner of St. Paul. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 2/28/2018 Metro Transit's light-rail titan in the Twin Cities Progressive Railroading Attaining a long-term goal several years ahead of time could be considered quite an accomplishment. How about reaching it 13 years earlier than projected? Read more