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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. 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. June 19, 2019