Commuters, business leaders and local elected officials speak out for enhanced transit At a busy park-and-ride in the west metro, leaders say investments in transit will strengthen Twin Cities and entire state. March 29, 2019
High-frequency transit attracting more development About one-third of the region’s residential multifamily development between 2009 and 2017 happened within a half-mile of current and planned light rail and bus rapid transit stations. March 24, 2019
Wastewater treatment staff prepare for spring flooding The clock has started ticking on flood preparations at the massive Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. March 22, 2019
Tenant and landlord: Marjorie and Mike have a connection Mike Pikovsky takes a lot of pride in the homes he owns as rental properties. Among his tenants are families who rely on federal rent assistance for a place to live and call home. March 21, 2019
Floods at Pigs Eye Island Pig’s Eye Island was an ideal site for a sewage treatment plant, but it was only about 12 feet above the normal level of the river and therefore susceptible to flooding. March 21, 2019
Metropolitan Council to acquire Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant The Council plans to operate the Rogers plant for about 10 years, then decommission the facility after a new Crow River Plant is built in western Hennepin County. March 6, 2019
Council designated “SolSmart” for solar leadership Silver designation highlights achievements in expanding solar across the region by offering resources and technical assistance on solar planning, and market development and finance. March 5, 2019
Governor Walz announces intention to appoint Metropolitan Council members Under the Walz-Flanagan Administration, the Met Council will be most diverse to ever serve, reflecting a commitment to increased community engagement. February 25, 2019
Council makes $21.4 million available in 2019 for local investment and regional opportunity The funds promote livability, a mix of housing choices and affordability, jobs and local economic development. February 20, 2019
Governor Walz proposes $1.5 billion transit package Includes an investment strategy to support the region’s bus system for generations to come, and includes addressing the structural budget issues created by the growth in demand for Metro Mobility. February 19, 2019
Parcel by parcel: Expanding Above the Falls Regional Park The Council approved a land swap that will allow the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to go ahead with plans to expand Above the Falls Regional Park. February 19, 2019
Federal awards allocated to 57 transportation projects Every two years, the Council allocates roughly $200 million to locally initiated projects that meet regional transportation needs. This process is called the Regional Solicitation. February 14, 2019
Rethinking I-94: Engaging communities to improve the I-94 corridor An effort to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion in a stretch of freeway in Minneapolis and Saint Paul is initiating and fortifying connections with the residents who live in the corridor. February 13, 2019
Transit lines grow ridership, investments lead the way METRO Green Line, METRO Blue Line and A Line each set annual ridership records, while demand for Metro Mobility continues to climb. February 11, 2019