Met Council aims to deepen equity focus with new panel A new equity advisory committee formed by the Metropolitan Council will zero in on racial and other disparities in the agency’s projects, policymaking and hiring practices. December 7, 2015
Funding approved for wastewater infrastructure projects The projects will protect and preserve water quality by maintaining and improving the wastewater treatment facilities and interceptors that serve the Twin Cities metropolitan area. November 23, 2015
Message from the Council Chair: Council investments and services support regional prosperity November 19, 2015
Metro Mobility hosts successful 2015 fall convening The October 29 gathering provided Metro Mobility customers with an opportunity to give feedback and suggestions on how to improve service. November 12, 2015
Transit-oriented development brings new life to Lake Street Since the opening of the METRO Blue Line and Lake Street/Midtown Station, the neighborhood has welcomed new businesses, a YMCA and a farmer’s market that draws more than 66,000 visitors a year. November 3, 2015
Blue Line Extension project reaches major milestone Staff to present updated project scope and cost estimate to Corridor Management Committee. October 29, 2015
Blue Line Extension LRT reaches milestone with scope, cost estimate update The needed adjustments address safety concerns, potential traffic, and floodplain impacts. October 29, 2015
Council establishes new advisory committee on equity-related policy The new Equity Advisory Committee will advise the Council in advancing equity in the region, more specifically how the Council implements the equity commitments in Thrive MSP 2040. October 14, 2015
6-acre solar array unveiled at Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment plant The Metropolitan Council, in conjunction with SunEdison, Oak Leaf Energy and Xcel Energy, unveiled a new 6-acre solar panel array at the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment facility in Shakopee on Tuesday. October 8, 2015
Latest Census data: Region has high education and low poverty, but racial disparities persist The data highlight the region’s high educational attainment and low poverty rate, but also reinforce concern about racial and ethnic disparities that are among the largest in the country. September 17, 2015
Twin Cities regional parks and trails drawing more visits The metropolitan parks and trails racked up more than more than 48 million visits last year, about 1.5 million more than in 2013. August 15, 2015
Message from the Council Chair: Partnerships have created great park system The result is ever-growing opportunities for people to recreate, gather, and experience Minnesota outdoors. August 1, 2015