Wastewater solids processing improvements to begin this spring The multi-year program at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant in Saint Paul will preserve existing solids processing infrastructure and optimize performance. March 18, 2020
Census instructions land in a mailbox near you The 2020 Census comes to Minnesota and the Twin Cities this month. Starting March 12, the Census Bureau began mailing letters to all known residential addresses. March 12, 2020
Engaging community is focus of parks equity planning A new equity analysis is required for park agencies to show how they engaged the public in developing park and trail master plans, or amending those plans, and the outcomes of the engagement. March 12, 2020
Met Council's response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) We are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and will continue to follow the guidance from the Governor’s office and the Minnesota Department of Health as the situation evolves. March 6, 2020
Bus Rapid Transit lines stand out in transit system, Green Line sets ridership record While overall, local and commuter express bus ridership has gone down, there are highlights where spot investments to improve access, speed or reliability have boosted ridership. March 5, 2020
Expanded travel options for Metro Mobility to include ride-hail services The Met Council is considering expanding travel options for Metro Mobility customers to include ride-hail services as an alternative to Metro Mobility’s current Premium on Demand taxi service. March 5, 2020
Affordable housing investment nearly doubles Metro area cities can apply for $24.5 million in 2020 through the Livable Communities Fund. That includes an expansion of the funds targeted specifically to preserve and expand affordable housing. March 2, 2020
Apply by May 15 for federal transportation funding Technical experts from across the region will rank and score the projects before the Transportation Advisory Board selects projects for funding in late 2020. March 2, 2020
Council appoints residents to advisory committees We rely on these committees to help develop solutions to regional challenges and bring diverse perspectives to inform our policymaking and operations. February 18, 2020
Housing/transit collaboration wins national award Metro HRA and the Metro Transit Police combined their expertise to meet the difficult challenge of connecting people who are homeless with housing and support services. February 18, 2020
Helping businesses conserve water Businesses seeking to save money by conserving water and reducing wastewater discharges, energy use, or industrial waste: apply to the Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) Intern Program. February 14, 2020
New chair expands “eyes and ears” on Metro Transit to enhance public safety “Every transit rider has an absolute right to feel safe when using any form of public transportation,” said Chair Charlie Zelle. February 12, 2020
Minneapolis and Met Council housing authorities form nation’s first regional “Moving to Work” housing agency The two housing authorities will combine resources and regulatory flexibility to increase housing choice for low-income renters. January 28, 2020
Council awards $3.3 million to local projects promoting economic development, affordable housing We awarded one contamination investigation and 10 contamination cleanup grants to will help clean up 46 acres. January 23, 2020