Transportation board invites comments on federal funding applications The Regional Solicitation is one way the board and Council prioritize and invest in roads, bridges and transit, as well as biking and walking needs. September 23, 2019
Metropolitan Council awards systems contract for Southwest LRT Aldridge-Parsons Joint Venture is experienced working on LRT corridors, having performed the systems work on Central Corridor LRT (METRO Green Line). September 18, 2019
Project will show effectiveness of reducing I/I from private property Up to 80% of excess comes from private property. Addressing those sources is critical to protecting public health and ensuring the wastewater system has enough capacity to handle population growth. September 16, 2019
Five-year study to understand impacts of growth, rain on wastewater flow through Minneapolis The study is expected to provide valuable data for the effort to reduce excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) of stormwater and groundwater into the system. September 16, 2019
Message from the Council Chair: High frequency transit is a development magnet, connecting people to opportunity September 13, 2019
Little-known Kingswood regional park is a tiny jewel in Hennepin County If you want a hefty dose of solitude with your afternoon hike, you can’t do much better than Kingswood Park, a small slice of heaven on the shores of Little Long Lake in west Hennepin County. September 9, 2019
Council evaluates accessibility of services, facilities Included in the evaluation is a look at Council facilities at 400 locations across the metro area including offices, treatment plants, transit garages, and other transit facilities. August 26, 2019
Parks study to focus on youth Youth-serving nonprofit organizations are invited to apply to collaborate on the project and will be compensated for their work. August 19, 2019
Metro HRA considers minimum rent requirement, biennial inspections, measures related to homelessness The 5-year plan identifies key goals that the agency will be working to achieve during the next several years. August 19, 2019
Council awards grants to acquire property for regional parks and trails The abundance of places to enjoy the outdoors and recreate contributes to livability in the Twin Cities and our health and well-being. August 16, 2019
Regional and local planning go hand-in-hand Local comprehensive plans reflect the vision of metro area cities and townships. The Met Council reviews the plans to ensure planned growth is compatible with regional infrastructure investment. August 7, 2019
Soccer stadium features innovative rainwater reuse system The new rainwater reuse system is expected to recycle more than 2 million gallons of rainwater every year. August 6, 2019
Vintage sandstone tunnel makes for challenging sewer cleaning project An Environmental Services regional interceptor cleaning project has been an interesting mix of technology, geology, and sewer design and construction dating back to the mid-1930s. August 6, 2019
Tax-base sharing supports more orderly development and improves equity After more than 40 years, the region’s Fiscal Disparities program continues to support orderly and efficient development, equity, and economic competitiveness of the Twin Cities area. August 5, 2019
Former mayor connects the dots between where people work and where they live Mike Webb learned, firsthand, the need for homes that are affordable to working people. August 5, 2019