Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 10/11/2018 New report: River water quality sees big improvement, some declines in last 40 years Generally, concentrations of sediment, bacteria and phosphorus decreased from 1976 to 2015, but nitrogen and chloride increased. Read more
Posted In: Wastewater & Water Date: 10/4/2018 Council digs in to keep region’s wastewater system in tip-top shape Investments in wastewater infrastructure pay off in water quality, public health, livability. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 9/27/2018 Archaeology firm formed by three college friends finishes SWLRT field work In Situ is a minority-owned cultural resource management company specializing in archaeology and laboratory analysis. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 9/27/2018 Archaeological survey at future SWLRT station focuses on late 1800s-early 1900s The area’s former residents, who were from Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, left behind everyday items such as soup bones, beer bottles and buttons. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Transportation Date: 9/26/2018 Council launches travel behavior household survey Collecting information on day-to-day travel is vital for local, county and regional agencies to plan for future transportation needs. Read more
Posted In: Communities Date: 9/26/2018 Council rolls out flood risk tool as part of climate vulnerability assessment The Climate Vulnerability Assessment will plan for public infrastructure to increase its lifespan and reduce costs. Read more
Posted In: Parks Date: 9/13/2018 Council grants help park agencies purchase land On Sept. 12, the Metropolitan Council awarded close to $1.7 million to Washington County and the Three Rivers Park District to buy land for regional parks and trails. Read more
Posted In: Planning, Transportation Date: 9/13/2018 Transportation projects being scored for federal funding The 2018 Regional Solicitation brought in 136 applications that will vie for around $200 million in federal funding. Technical experts from across the region are reviewing and scoring applications. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/29/2018 Sewer separation, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts are paying off The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/14/2018 Hopkins area sewer improvements: onward and upward The renewed wastewater infrastructure will reliably protect public health and the environment—and support the region’s economic growth—for decades to come. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Transportation Date: 12/3/2013 Economic equity is indeed a group effort If you care about our regional economy, you should care about the employment gap between whites and people of color, and the poverty it creates. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 1/1/2019 12:00 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: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 12/11/2019 6:00 PM - Location: Metropolitan Council Chambers 390 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Public Meeting on 2020 Unified Budget The Metropolitan Council is receiving public comment on the proposed 2020 Unified Budget and 2019 Levies, Payable 2020. Read more
Posted In: Housing Date: 12/16/2019 4:00 PM - Location: Metropolitan Council Chambers 390 Robert St. North St. Paul, MN 55101 Driving directions and transit information 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. Read more
Posted In: Communities Date: 12/17/2019 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, Rehersal Room 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 Google Map Livable Communities Projects: Community Engagement "Primer" This session will focus on planning your community engagement process, with a particular focus on suburban communities. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 12/27/2019 5:00 PM - Location: Comment on draft Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan 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. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 8/3/2016 Snelling Avenue rapid transit brings more bus riders, Metro Transit says TwinCities.com The “A Line” rapid transit bus service has helped increase ridership in the Snelling Avenue corridor by more than 35 percent in its first month, according to Metro Transit. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 8/3/2016 More than 120K rides taken on Metro Transit's A-Line in first month Star Tribune More than 120,000 rides were taken on the A-Line, which runs from Rosedale Transit Center to the Metro Blue Line Station at 46th Street and Hiawatha Avenue. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 8/3/2016 Congestion is bad, likely to get worse in Twin Cities, MnDOT says Star Tribune According to the Metropolitan Freeway System Congestion Report, the freeways in the Twin Cities were congested 23.4 percent of the time, up from 21.4 percent in 2014. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 8/3/2016 MnDOT report: Traffic congestion increases on metro freeways Fox 9 The percentage of congested miles in the freeway system went up from 21.1 percent in 2014 to 23.4 percent in 2015. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 7/30/2016 Regional LRT rider subsidies lower than buses Finance and Commerce When it comes to operating subsidies, light rail lines in the Twin Cities region have the lowest cost per passenger of all transit modes, according to newly released numbers from the Met Council. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation Date: 7/30/2016 South Washington County should be part of regional transit equation South Washington County Bulletin (Opinion) Washington County Resident Survey: the lack of access to transit was seen as the most problematic issue in the county. Employers need transit options for current employees and recruit new workers. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water Date: 7/29/2016 Change critical in maintaining safe, ample water supply here ABC Newspapers Forty out of 50 state water managers, including Minnesota, expect at least some kind of regional water shortage in their state in the next 10 years. Read more
Posted In: Transportation Date: 7/28/2016 CTIB: The little-known board that influences Twin Cities transit Star Tribune A little-known board has been behind big investments in metro-area transportation. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning Date: 7/25/2016 The Growing Imperative for Age-Friendly Communities Governing.com Many thought leaders believe that the communities that fare best in the 21st century will be those that tackle the challenges and embrace the positive possibilities that an aging population creates. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation Date: 7/19/2016 Americans Will Pay More to Live Near Transit Daily Real Estate News Fifty-five percent of Americans say they are willing to pay more for their mortgage or rent in order to get to work and recreational activities without having to use a car. Read more