Council Chair Duininck, local officials tour Gateway Corridor Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck wrapped up the first week of his seven-county tour on Feb. 6 with a bus ride through the Gateway Corridor (future METRO Gold Line) in the east metro area. February 11, 2015
Council adopts Parks Plan with new focus on access and equity The plan reflects the Council’s vision for the region over the next 30 years, as described in Thrive MSP 2040. One key area of focus in the plan is equitable use of parks by all residents. February 11, 2015
Innovative system will capture rainwater to keep new Saint Paul baseball field green CHS Field also will host a sustainability feature that captures rainwater from the rooftop of Metro Transit’s adjacent METRO Green Line Operations and Maintenance Facility. February 6, 2015
Council revs up economic research and assistance to communities In 2015, the Council will provide local governments with more economic information and technical assistance. February 4, 2015
Southwest LRT Project’s federal rating now medium-high Municipal consent, local funding commitments help project's rating climb. February 4, 2015
The A Line: A new kind of bus service coming to Saint Paul The new service will be online later this year, and will introduce improved transit service on arterial streets, like Snelling Avenue. January 28, 2015
Council Livable Communities grants support land use/transit connections The Council has approved $7.5 million in grants to support metro-area projects. Grants will promote housing affordability, connect neighborhoods and people to jobs, and prompt additional investment. January 14, 2015
Council adopts 2040 Transportation Policy Plan The region’s long-range transportation plan sets the policies and strategies for investing in the regional transportation system to 2040. January 14, 2015
Message from the Council Chair: Equity Working Group: Bringing additional voices to the table December 15, 2014
Kenilworth bridge concepts are a nod to nature and railroad heritage The designs for the Southwest light rail bridge feature arches, angled piers, and a thin deck, similar to the existing railroad bridge, and fashioned to fit in with the natural surroundings. November 25, 2014
Clean Water Roadmap charts course for Land of 10,000 Lakes The roadmap identifies outcomes, expected progress, and measurements of success for protecting and restoring Minnesota's water resources. September 24, 2014
Students board Metro Transit buses in increasing numbers With the beginning of the school year, thousands of high school students in Minneapolis are using Metro Transit to get to school for the third consecutive year. September 8, 2014
Southwest LRT next steps include peer review, advanced design A new chapter is beginning for the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest Light Rail Transit Project), following approval from all the cities on the line, including Minneapolis. September 4, 2014
Statement on the completion of the Southwest LRT municipal consent process Today’s Minneapolis City Council vote granting the project municipal consent allows the Metropolitan Council to seek approval from the federal government to enter Final Engineering. August 29, 2014