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
Report: Region has likely lost more affordable housing than it produced since 2011 A new Met Council Research report says the seven-county area is losing ground when it comes to meeting the housing needs of working families. February 5, 2019
Council chair announces leadership changes Focus on tackling the challenges facing regional transit, housing, equity, and investments in the region's planning and infrastructure that contribute to its economic vitality and competitiveness. January 14, 2019
Afraid of losing federal funding, more suburbs plan to comply with ADA At the federal government’s behest, the Met Council Transportation Advisory Board has stipulated that any city vying for funding must have a plan to make streets, sidewalks and intersections easier. January 13, 2019
Slawik sworn in as Metropolitan Council Chair “I am very familiar with the good work of the Council and its importance to our region. That’s one of the reasons that I accepted this position – I believe in the mission and work of the Council.” January 10, 2019
Council awards grants supporting jobs, housing and economic development A majority of these grants will help clean up contaminated sites for future development; one grant was awarded for contamination investigation. January 9, 2019
New Chaska Lift Station means more wastewater pumping capacity Over the last three years, MCES built a new, larger wastewater lift station that blended in so well with the surrounding community that its mission stumped even some local residents. January 8, 2019
Harrington to lead Dept. of Public Safety After seven years leading the Metro Transit Police Department, John Harrington has stepped down as Police Chief to take on a new role with the state. January 7, 2019
Walz and Flanagan announce Met Council Nominating Committee Applicants selected to be interviewed by the committee will testify at one of four public meetings: Jan. 29, Jan. 30, Feb. 12 or Feb. 13. January 5, 2019
Council opens new web portal for SAC determinations The portal makes it easier to submit information and materials for a sewer availability charge (SAC) determination January 2, 2019