Met Council takes another step forward on expanding opportunities for Minnesotans The Met Council chose Siemens to manufacture new light rail vehicles for the Southwest LRT Project (SWLRT), which will expand access to more than 200,000 jobs located along the corridor. October 31, 2016
Updated train cars planned for Southwest light rail extension Riders will notice some changes to Metro Transit’s light rail trains when they start rolling on the planned Southwest extension in the coming years. October 31, 2016
A Region That Sees Racism as a Threat to Its Economy Minnesota’s Twin Cities, one of the most prosperous areas in the nation, is reckoning with its inequities. October 26, 2016
Small share of Legacy funds to be spent to ‘connect people and the outdoors’ in the regional parks The Council has set a minimum percentage of Minnesota Parks and Trails Legacy funding to be spent on “connecting people and the outdoors” in the Regional Parks System. October 6, 2016
Cities in Dakota County explore water conservation and stormwater reuse Many ideas grew out of Council studies of regional drinking water supply, water reuse and groundwater recharge in the southeast metro. September 21, 2016
Engaging the community in determining equitable investments Community conversations around equitable investment begin this week in North Minneapolis. September 20, 2016
Bicycle commuting rising in Minneapolis and St. Paul Newly released American Community Survey data show both cities at their highest-ever rates, and Minneapolis among nation's highest. September 16, 2016
Urban Centers are home to most new housing in metro area Minneapolis has consistently led the region's cities and townships in new residential construction since 2010, adding over 11,700 permitted new housing units over the past five years. September 14, 2016