Housing/transit collaboration wins national award Metro HRA and the Metro Transit Police combined their expertise to meet the difficult challenge of connecting people who are homeless with housing and support services. Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2020
New chair expands ‘eyes and ears’ on Metro Transit to enhance public safety “Every transit rider has an absolute right to feel safe when using any form of public transportation,” said Chair Charlie Zelle. Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Grants available to reduce traffic deaths, injuries Local governments are invited to apply for federal transportation funding for projects designed to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on public roadways. Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
METRO Gold Line clears first environmental milestone The FTA determined that there are no significant environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation and has cleared the project to continue design and engineering. Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Rail construction to intensify in 2020 Cities and residents in the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT or SWLRT) corridor will experience intensified construction activities in 2020. Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Regional Solicitation funding supports regional bicycle network Opportunities to improve biking access through on-street bikeways and off-road trails exist throughout the region. Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Council commits $1 million to reduce homelessness The Metropolitan Council has committed 1 million dollars to a new winter homeless initiative announced by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Dec. 19. Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019
Public comment period for the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras Comment on the proposed Metro Transit Police Department on use of body cameras by January 30, 2020. Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
A fresh beginning for a Twin Cities family Metro Transit's Homeless Action Team connected Octavia and her son with our Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Date: Friday, December 6, 2019
Metro-area transportation projects advance for federal funding consideration The region’s $3.5 billion Transportation Improvement Program is a collection of hundreds of local highway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the queue for federal consideration. Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Transportation board invites comments on federal funding applications The Regional Solicitation is one way the board and Council prioritize and invest in roads, bridges and transit, as well as biking and walking needs. Date: Monday, September 23, 2019
Metropolitan Council awards systems contract for Southwest LRT Aldridge-Parsons Joint Venture is experienced working on LRT corridors, having performed the systems work on Central Corridor LRT (METRO Green Line). Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Metropolitan Council awards systems contract for Southwest LRT Aldridge-Parsons Joint Venture is experienced working on LRT corridors, having performed the systems work on Central Corridor LRT (METRO Green Line). Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Minneapolis Police Inspector Eddie Frizell will lead Metro Transit Police Department A veteran Minneapolis police officer with decades of experience in multiple aspects of law enforcement, Frizell will fill the position August 5. Date: Friday, July 12, 2019
FTA releases full funding for Orange Line BRT Receipt of grant keeps project on schedule to move ahead with next phase of construction. Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Date: 1/1/2019 Time: 12:00 PM - Location: various locations and dates Read more