Message from the Council Chair: Southwest LRT: Building a line that stands the test of time The Southwest light rail line offers us an opportunity to accelerate the already positive economic momentum of the greater Twin Cities region while simultaneously moving our regional transit system closer to being the modern, intermodal system residents desire. August 21, 2013
Cost estimates released for 8 options for resolving freight rail issue Construction of the Southwest LRT Line (Green Line Extension) will require that freight rail traffic on the preferred LRT route in Minneapolis is either adjusted or relocated to St. Louis Park. July 17, 2013
Como Zoo’s edible garden feeds animals and people The Chipotle Edible Garden allows visitors to see how edible gardens can both influence landscape design and provide an abundance of produce throughout the season. July 11, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Moving forward on transit and highway funding The 2013 legislative session is over and although many great legislative accomplishments will positively impact the work we do here at the Metropolitan Council, many of us are disappointed that the transit sales tax did not become law. June 17, 2013
Council approves light rail for Bottineau Transitway The Metropolitan Council has approved light rail for the 13-mile Bottineau Transitway between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, an important step toward building out a regional transitway system. May 8, 2013
Message from the Council Chair: Join us for Thrive MSP 2040 outreach meetings in April and May Four challenging topics will be focus of community meetings April 12, 2013
Proposed new park facility will provide water resources education April 15 public hearing will discuss adding the Kingswood Special Recreation Feature on Little Long Lake in Minnetrista to the regional parks system. April 2, 2013
Kimley-Horn, AECOM chosen to begin preliminary engineering The Southwest Light Rail Transit line took a major step forward today to opening in 2018 when the Metropolitan Council authorized preliminary engineering contracts with Kimley-Horn and AECOM. December 19, 2012
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