Residents speak out against transportation budget proposal Community members in North Minneapolis on Thursday evening to gatjered to push back against the Republican-backed transportation funding plan being considered at the state capitol. May 4, 2017
Transit fares may increase later this year What you need to know about proposed transit fare increases. May 3, 2017
Proposed transit bill would hurt all of Minnesota The economic viability of the state depends on metro area's health. May 3, 2017
Ali Elhassan: Connected by Water This expert helps people and communities protect and preserve shared water resources. May 1, 2017
Star Tribune: Minnesota businesses, communities go on the offensive against transit cuts The Minneapolis Regional and St. Paul chambers of commerce and the transit advocacy group East Metro Strong have launched an information campaign and website to alert the public about possible cuts. April 27, 2017
Regional Bicycle Barriers Study needs your help Physical barriers throughout the region get in the way of safe and efficient bicycling. The Council is addressing some of these barriers in a study called the Regional Bicycle Barriers Study. April 27, 2017
Fox-9 TV: Businesses fight for bus funding in transportation bill Transit riders have a new powerful ally on their side fighting funding cuts at the State Legislature. Businesses. Minneapolis and St. Paul chambers of commerce are trying to save bus routes. April 26, 2017
Sun Sailor: Southwest Light Rail is about moving people… and so much more TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has been a vocal supporter of the Southwest Light Rail Transit line for many years — from the beginning of the planning stages until today. April 26, 2017
Possible cuts to Twin Cities bus routes cause unease for UMN students A House bill could reduce bus routes in the Metro area by up to 40 percent, but is unlikely to pass in its current form. April 25, 2017
Income inequality continues to plague Twin Cities Great Recession hit lower income earners hardest April 25, 2017
Metro Mobility riders weigh in on transit service, fare proposals About 60 Metro Mobility riders and a few advocates gathered at the Wilder Foundation in Saint Paul Monday to provide feedback on Metro Mobility service and a proposal to increase transit fares. April 25, 2017
Column: It's time to move forward on Southwest line Ask them their plan. The folks who write the editorials and sign the letters. Ask them, after they stop Southwest Light Rail Transit, how they propose to address Twin Cities transportation needs. April 25, 2017
Gov. Dayton leaves open possibility of approving transportation plan without gas tax increase Gov. Dayton left open the possibility that he would sign a transportation funding plan that does not include a 10-cent increase to the gas tax — a signature component of his transportation proposal. April 20, 2017
Governor Dayton Announces Ten Water Quality Town Hall Meetings to Be Held Across Minnesota Minnesotans encouraged to participate and continue important conversations around improving the state’s water quality 25 percent by 2025 April 19, 2017
Update of regional transportation plan under way Whether driving, busing, biking, walking, or taking light rail, people need a transportation system that allows them to remain connected and reach destinations. April 18, 2017