Legislature stabilizes transit funding Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz delivered a sustainable funding source for transit, investments in our regional parks and trails, investments in clean water and repairs to sewer pipes, and more. June 12, 2023
New transit infrastructure division will manage and oversee development and construction of major infrastructure projects We're creating a new division and leadership position to provide a more consistent and robust approach to complicated and critical infrastructure projects. April 24, 2023
Governor Walz, Senator Klobuchar, and Senator Smith announce new funding for the METRO Gold Line The 10-mile Gold Line bus rapid transit line will connect downtown Saint Paul to stations in east Saint Paul, Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury, opening in 2025. April 11, 2023
Transit ridership increased by 17% in 2022 The Metropolitan Council reported an overall 17% increase in ridership on the services it provides, including Metro Transit, contracted routes, Metro Mobility, and Transit Link. February 27, 2023
Met Council announces new Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III joins the Metro Transit Police department from New York, where he spent most of his career in the New York City Police Department. January 26, 2023
2022 METRO Blue Line Extension year in review This light rail project made progress towards selecting a new route after more than 18 months of robust community engagement. December 30, 2022
Big investments made in local transportation projects If you travel in the Twin Cities region, you are probably going to benefit from the $350 million in federal transportation investments the Met Council approved in December. December 20, 2022
Housing voucher holders face difficulty finding rental units Despite a healthy 5.8% overall vacancy rate for rental housing in the region, tenants continue to struggle to secure housing. October 24, 2022