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
Train to somewhere: Delays done, Southwest light rail rolls forward MPR News looks back at the November groundbreaking ceremony for the Southwest LRT route. Construction begins this winter. December 27, 2018
Maplewood mayor named to lead Council Maplewood Mayor Nora Slawik, who has been involved in local and state politics, transit planning and several area nonprofits, will begin in her new role in January. December 19, 2018
Council approves update to 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan The update focuses on stewardship of the Regional Parks System and maintaining or enhancing the system, one of the region’s most popular features. December 14, 2018
Growth in northwest metro prompts wastewater investment Following a public hearing in January and Council review and approval in February, the Council would acquire the new Crow River wastewater treatment plant in Rogers, to launch in 2030. December 13, 2018