Blue Line Extension Anti-Displacement Work Group kicks off efforts to maximize community benefits, prevent displacement The work group's 26 members include residents and business owners in the area, people with lived experience of displacement, and people from the philanthropic community and government agencies. March 10, 2022
Met Council hears transit safety and security recommendations Metro Transit staff have been directed to develop specific action plan by end of June. March 3, 2022
Council awards record $8 million for affordable housing The grants will fill project funding gaps and help create 557 new affordable homes and preserve another 113 affordable housing units. February 24, 2022
Gov. Walz appoints John Pacheco Jr. as District 6 Council member Pacheco is the president of the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota, which he helped found, and a principal with Pacheco & Associates. The appointment is effective March 1. February 23, 2022
Transit ridership begins to recover in 2021 COVID-19 upended the way we work, interact, and even move. But as stay-at-home orders relaxed, businesses reopened, and social gatherings returned in limited capacities, ridership began to rebound. February 23, 2022
Council receives loan to finance wastewater capital projects A $50 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund will finance capital improvement projects at wastewater treatment plants and in the interceptor sewer system during 2022-2023. February 22, 2022
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park: Picturesque setting and family favorite features Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park buzzes with family-oriented activities like swimming, picnicking, fishing, children’s camps, and special programs. February 22, 2022
Message from the Council Chair: Chair Zelle talks about the METRO Green Line Extension February 17, 2022
New tool helps cities preserve and enhance tree canopy Serving our communities better requires a targeted, intersectional, and equitable approach to tree canopy management. February 9, 2022
Grants support affordable housing and transit-oriented development Nearly $14 million will contribute to development that improves connections between where people live, work, shop, and recreate. The grants are part of the Met Council’s Livable Communities program. January 26, 2022
Met Council approves use of contingency funds and next steps to advance METRO Green Line Extension Agreement and Met Council action establish foundation for projected opening day and total budget. January 26, 2022
Water efficiency grants available for municipalities Grants up to $50,000 can help reduce costs for residents, commercial properties, and government facilities that purchase and install replacement water-efficient products. January 25, 2022
Despite pandemic, Metro Mobility works to enhance service Online booking and new vehicle tracking capabilities improve customer experience. January 21, 2022
Brownfield cleanup grants continue to produce results Nearly $3.2 million in grants will result in jobs, redevelopment, and more housing in the region, including housing affordable to families with low and moderate incomes. January 12, 2022
COVID-19 relief funds to help cities and counties with transportation needs The federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act allocated the funding to the Met Council to address transportation problems caused by the pandemic. December 28, 2021