Protecting our health and water quality 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, through the COVID-19 pandemic, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services workers are on the job to protect public health and environment. April 29, 2020
Council releases greenhouse gas emissions tool It will provide local governments with high-quality data about greenhouse gas emissions from several key sectors. April 22, 2020
Metro Mobility food shelf deliveries take off amid the COVID-19 outbreak Contractors and staff recognized an opportunity to support local food shelves in delivering food to those most in need. April 21, 2020
Metropolitan Council to offer door-to-door transport for essential health workers across the region This effort comes as doctors, nurses, home health aides, clinic staff, janitorial and all other healthcare support staff put their lives on the line to bring Minnesotans through the COVID-19 outbreak. April 13, 2020
Minnehaha Regional Park area sewer construction continues Wastewater conveyance pipes and construction vehicles line the landscape near the popular park in south Minneapolis. For area residents and park visitors, it’ll mean some disruptions. April 7, 2020
Message from the Council Chair: We’re adapting during COVID-19 to best serve the region April 6, 2020
Let Metro Mobility or Transit Link pick up your grocery order Certified Metro Mobility customers can now order groceries and household essentials from a store that has online shopping and local pick up. We will pick your order up and deliver to your house. March 21, 2020
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