The cost of persistent racial and ethnic disparities in the Twin Cities region Longstanding and persistent trend will cost the region opportunities for continued growth, economic prosperity, greater livability, improved neighborhoods. October 11, 2017
St. Paul man honors mother with Metro Transit farewell tour Dorothy Carter was fiercely independent. but she never had a driver's license and never drove a car. For all 94 years of her life, she took public transportation. October 5, 2017
Overwatering lawns — and pavement — is the norm in the Twin Cities A survey of 1,000 homeowners shows thirsty turf is sucking down the metro's water. On average, residents watered 500 square feet of pavement. October 3, 2017
Alene Tchourumoff joins students at Children's Water Festival The Council sponsors the water education event with 25 other regional sponsors. September 29, 2017
Council “green infrastructure” grants support local water initiatives In September, the Council awarded $1 million to five metro cities looking to improve water quality and encourage conservation. September 28, 2017
Metro Transit will offer $1 fare for low-income riders The Transit Assistance Program, which was a pilot program last year, will allow qualified commuters to ride anytime for a discounted rate of $1. September 27, 2017
New rapid bus line to include battery-electric buses Metro Transit's next rapid bus line will bring battery-electric buses to the Twin Cities for the first time. September 26, 2017
Council Chair tours Scott and Carver Counties with partnerships top of mind Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff continues the seven-county circuit as the newly appointed head of the regional planning agency. She most recently enjoyed visits to Scott and Carver Counties. September 25, 2017
SWLRT construction bids did not meet cost expectations and responsiveness requirements The Council also voted to direct project staff to look at ways to reduce costs and prepare to reissue the invitation for civil construction bids in October. September 21, 2017
Regional park visits climb to nearly 48 million in 2016 The region’s vast network of parks and trails got nearly 48 million visits last year, a one percent increase over the previous year, and an increase of 11 million visits since 2006. September 18, 2017
Grant helps preserve affordable housing in manufactured home park The first-of-its-kind pilot grant of $234,83 will cover half of the cost of connecting homes in the Maple Hill Estates manufactured home park to the regional wastewater system. September 15, 2017
Metropolitan Council releases new, updated Regional Parks Map First update in more than a decade reflects rich cultural heritage of region September 13, 2017
Planning for a future with autonomous vehicles The Council is grappling with how autonomous vehicles may impact the region’s transportation system. September 13, 2017
New Regional Parks Map reflects the rich cultural heritage of our region People from a wide variety of communities, and many ages and abilities, will see themselves reflected in the Council’s newly updated Regional Parks Map. September 12, 2017