Southwest light-rail freight agreements approved by Hennepin County, Met Council Pacts with freight lines allow officials to pursue $929 million federal grant. March 21, 2018
Local governments to compete for transportation funds in 2018 Regional Solicitation About $200 million in federal funds will go to local highway, bridge, transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects. The federal funds will leverage additional local matching funds. March 20, 2018
C Line groundbreaking sets stage for opportunity Representatives from the Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center gathered to break ground on the region's second rapid bus line, the C Line. March 20, 2018
'It's a big deal': C Line to bring bus rapid transit to popular north Minneapolis route Eleven different routes have been identified as good candidates for arterial bus rapid transit — rubber-tire vehicles and enhanced stations with features that make light rail so popular with riders. March 19, 2018
State wants Met Council to help clean up Pig's Eye Lake in St. Paul The cleanup push comes amid separate efforts to restore habitats and attract park visitors to a remote corner of St. Paul. March 17, 2018
Maplewood’s sustainability efforts strengthen city’s livability Maplewood boasts a host of natural amenities, connections to major transportation corridors, strong commercial and business hubs, and residents who are active in the community’s public life. March 16, 2018
Council grants help growing communities use water more efficiently Property owners across the region are saving an estimated 52 million gallons of water annually, thanks to the Council's Water Efficiency Grant Program. March 15, 2018
Twin Cities income inequality compared to peer regions The last of 3 Metro Stat reports on income inequality finds that income inequality is low compared to peer regions, but growing fast. March 7, 2018
Metro Transit's light-rail titan in the Twin Cities Attaining a long-term goal several years ahead of time could be considered quite an accomplishment. How about reaching it 13 years earlier than projected? February 28, 2018
Eagan wastewater plant in line for $19 million in upgrades Metropolitan Council project will replace old components and reduce emissions. February 27, 2018
Maplewood’s Keller Regional Park to get $709,000 facelift Ramsey County Parks and Recreation received a grant of $709,000 in state and Metropolitan Council bond funds to make improvements to Keller Regional Park in Maplewood through the year 2020. February 27, 2018
Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Amended Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation available The Metropolitan Council and the FTA have issued a Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Amended Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation for the METRO Green Line Extension Project. February 23, 2018
Metro Mobility Task Force completes work, submits report to legislature The Task Force was created to assess the service and provide recommendations for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and identifying possible partnerships. February 22, 2018
Women leaders at the Council: Joan Campbell Longtime Council member was a nurse and single mother, appointed to the Council in 1973. A key strength was her focus on long-range planning. February 22, 2018
Proposed funds will support transit and environmental initiatives The funds are part of Dayton’s overall 2018 $1.5 billion bonding proposal. February 22, 2018