2020 census has big stakes for states, local governments At stake is the number of representatives each state will get in Congress, and distribution of billions of dollars to and within states for the upcoming decade. October 17, 2018
Twin Cities metro area stands to gain by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities Council’s new interactive data visualization tells the story. October 17, 2018
New online mapping resource pinpoints 1.2 million ‘address points’ The information will benefit a wide range of public services from emergency response to municipal planning. October 17, 2018
Metropolitan Council launches major travel behavior survey Thousands of households are expected to participate using smartphones — a first for the region. October 15, 2018
New report: River water quality sees big improvement, some declines in last 40 years Generally, concentrations of sediment, bacteria and phosphorus decreased from 1976 to 2015, but nitrogen and chloride increased. October 11, 2018
Council digs in to keep region’s wastewater system in tip-top shape Investments in wastewater infrastructure pay off in water quality, public health, livability. October 4, 2018
Archaeology firm formed by three college friends finishes SWLRT field work In Situ is a minority-owned cultural resource management company specializing in archaeology and laboratory analysis. September 27, 2018
Archaeological survey at future SWLRT station focuses on late 1800s-early 1900s The area’s former residents, who were from Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, left behind everyday items such as soup bones, beer bottles, and buttons. September 27, 2018
Council launches travel behavior household survey Collecting information on day-to-day travel is vital for local, county and regional agencies to plan for future transportation needs. September 26, 2018
Council rolls out flood risk tool as part of climate vulnerability assessment The Climate Vulnerability Assessment will plan for public infrastructure to increase its lifespan and reduce costs. September 26, 2018
Message from the Council Chair: Partnerships to solve complex problems Through partnerships with cities, neighborhoods, and residents, we can identify problems and employ real solutions to reduce inflow and infiltration from homes and businesses. September 21, 2018
Apprentice Program to help fill Metro Transit driver shortage Metro Transit will participate in the Minnesota Apprenticeship initiative, which will bring on as many as 200 new employees in the coming years. September 18, 2018
Council receives loan to finance wastewater treatment capital improvement projects $45 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund will finance multiple wastewater treatment plant and interceptor sewer system capital improvement projects in 2018-2019. September 17, 2018
Light rail leader named top transit professional A leader in Metro Transit’s efforts to expand light rail in the Twin Cities has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals. September 14, 2018
Council grants help park agencies purchase land On Sept. 12, the Metropolitan Council awarded close to $1.7 million to Washington County and the Three Rivers Park District to buy land for regional parks and trails. September 13, 2018