Met Council explores treating, reusing wastewater in SE metro The Metropolitan Council is asking the public to weigh in on a preliminary proposal to treat wastewater in the southeast Twin Cities metro area so it could be reused by a waste-to-biofuel plant. May 21, 2018
St. Paul led seven-county metro in population growth in 2017 Capital City beat Minneapolis for first time in a decade. May 21, 2018
Metro area grows 8% between 2010-2017 Preliminary population estimates show Minneapolis and Saint Paul had the highest population gains. May 16, 2018
Council approves policies for wastewater reuse Treating and reusing wastewater for industrial, irrigation, and other uses may benefit the regional wastewater system and sustain the seven-county region’s water resources for future generations. May 14, 2018
Bus operator training efforts receive national recognition The American Public Transportation Association awarded Metro Transit with a Certificate of Merit at its Bus Safety & Security Awards. Reprint of Metro Transit's May 11 Rider's Almanac blog. May 11, 2018
Council moves another rapid bus line closer to reality Chair calls on State lawmakers to provide bonding money to make it and other rapid busway investments. May 10, 2018
Why you’re not likely to read news reports of a Minnesota poop train stranded in Alabama If you thought burning biosolids was something only high school kids do on doorsteps, think again. By far, by mass, the most common method of processing human feces in Minnesota is by fire. May 7, 2018
Commuter Choice Awards recognize promoters of sustainable transportation Reprinted from Metro Transit's Rider's Almanac blog. May 2, 2018
Popular Bloomington-Richfield bus route in line for efficient makeover. More efficient and more frequent, that’s the goal of a proposal for a new transit line aimed at connecting Bloomington and Richfield residents with downtown Minneapolis, and vice versa. April 25, 2018
Neighborhood takes a novel approach to planning for its future This month’s local planning feature focuses on an innovative approach taken by a Saint Paul neighborhood to chart its future in a “small area plan.” April 24, 2018
Sewer improvements in Mound and Minnetrista begin this spring Major infrastructure improvements are coming to Mound and Minnetrista, thanks to collaborative efforts with the Metropolitan Council, local government and CenterPoint Energy. April 23, 2018
Metro Transit's commitment to the environment goes beyond sustainable transportation Metro Transit is helping the state meet its clean air goals primarily by offering convenient alternatives to driving alone, providing more than 280,000 rides each weekday. April 20, 2018
Metro dog parks provide social time for dogs and their human companions Since the first dog park opened in Elm Creek Park Reserve in 1983, dog parks have spread to nearly every corner of the region, and usage has grown every year. April 20, 2018
Council announces $27 million in Livable Communities funds available in 2018 Metro communities can now apply for funding to help to clean up polluted land, ensure affordable housing, stimulate development around transit, and make efficient use of land and infrastructure. April 18, 2018
Message from the Council Chair: Bus Rapid Transit – a faster ride We’ve taken a lot of the ideas we use in light rail trains and applied them to BRT, for a better customer experience and a trip that can be up to 25% faster. April 17, 2018