Council to deliberate fare increase on July 26 After receiving thousands of comments and completed surveys, the Metropolitan Council will formally consider raising regional transit fares in late July. July 17, 2017
New Met Council chair a good choice Alene Tchourumoff, the state rail director, was appointed head of the Metropolitan Council by Gov. Mark Dayton last week. July 3, 2017
Council seeks members to serve on Metro Mobility Task Force Council seeks members to serve on Metro Mobility Task Force. June 29, 2017
Council funds “U” research on lawn irrigation, drought resistance of grasses Council funds University of Minnesota study of lawn irrigation practices to help homeowners and communities save money and conserve water. June 26, 2017
Council receives low-interest PFA loan for 2017 wastewater projects The Metropolitan Council received a $40 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund to finance multiple wastewater treatment projects. June 21, 2017
Human noses critical for odor control at wastewater facilities The “nasal rangers” at the Metropolitan Council’s Odor Lab wish they were smelling flowers, but that’s not what they were hired to do. June 15, 2017
Regional forecasts update The Twin Cities regional forecast to 2040: Steady growth and big changes ahead. June 14, 2017
Visit our regional parks: St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park "Something for everyone" includes camping, boating, swimming. June 13, 2017
Counterpoint: In the Twin Cities area, transit is needed, wanted — and it works Here's the evidence — and here's why Kansas City and Indianapolis are poor examples for the Center of the American Experiment to cite in defense of highways. June 12, 2017
Transportation system performance helps determine where to make investments The Transportation System Performance Evaluation gathers regional transportation data to determine whether our system is meeting the needs of people and what emerging trends need to be addressed. June 12, 2017
Transit service to airport connects workers to opportunity A transit service that began as a small pilot program nearly two years ago is now making a big difference for airport workers who serve passengers in the wee hours of the morning. June 12, 2017
New documentary on affordable housing in the Twin Cities region to air on TPT A new documentary about the state of affordable housing in the Twin Cities region will air on Twin Cities Public Television starting Sunday, June 11. June 8, 2017
Local government sun-sharing partners earn environmental award Collaboration is at the heart of a solar garden initiative that is getting a lot of attention for “harnessing the power of partnerships.” June 8, 2017
Strong residential construction in the region in 2016 New Council report indicates robust home building in the region in 2016, with multifamily housing leading the way. June 7, 2017