Message from the Council Chair: Governor recognizes Council's outstanding energy efficiency work Initiatives saved region's ratepayers, taxpayers $7.9 million in 2012. December 17, 2012
Message from the Council Chair: Rail~Volution sets the stage Conference focuses on integrating land use and transportation investments November 1, 2012
Message from the Council Chair: White House support affirms the status of the Southwest LRT Project October 1, 2012
White House support affirms the status of Southwest LRT Project Statement from Metropolitan Council Chair Susan Haigh on the announcement by President Obama. October 1, 2012
Volunteers help keep regional parks safe, beautiful Thousands of people volunteer hundreds of thousands of hours each year in the regional parks and trails system. September 4, 2012
Message from the Council Chair: Building a 21st century transit system: a challenge we can meet August 1, 2012
Council adds two trails to regional system Council approved the addition of the Intercity Regional Trail and the Minnetrista Regional Trail Search Corridor to the 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan. July 27, 2012
Archery gains popularity in regional parks Public interest in the centuries-old sport continues to grow, and regional parks across the seven-county area are offering archery programs to accommodate the demand. July 20, 2012
Light rail best option to support job growth in Southwest Corridor Met Council testifies before legislature on need for expanded transit system. March 12, 2012
Council approves METRO name, vehicle graphics for LRT/BRT transitway system System name and vehicle branding completes Met Council framework. February 23, 2012
Message from the Council Chair: 2040 Regional Framework Furthering our shared vision November 1, 2011