17 Apr Council Chair announces Gold Line project Corridor Management Committee Membership Local leaders, neighbors adn businesses will serve on two key advisory committees. Posted In: Planning, Transportation
20 Mar C Line groundbreaking sets stage for opportunity Representatives from the Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center gathered to break ground on the region's second rapid bus line, the C Line. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation
14 Feb Investment grows to more than $8 billion along existing, future LRT lines Developers are increasingly choosing to invest along light rail transit (LRT), as witnessed by the $8.4 billion in reported new investments along existing and future LRT lines. Posted In: Communities, Housing, Planning, Transportation
15 Feb Community members sought for advisory role for Gold Line BRT Community members and business owners have an important opportunity to help guide the development of the METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Posted In: About Council, Council News, Transportation
5 Feb Poverty rate down; areas of concentrated poverty grow Concentrated poverty is known to have a negative influence on residents' economic mobility, health, and overall well-being. Posted In: Communities, Planning
30 Oct Directly influence regional policy Metropolitan Council advisory committees seek applicants for openings Posted In: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water
25 Sep Council Chair tours Scott and Carver Counties with partnerships top of mind Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff continues the seven-county circuit as the newly appointed head of the regional planning agency. She most recently enjoyed visits to Scott and Carver Counties. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water
24 Aug Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
24 May 2019 MCES Open House & Budget Workshops are May 24, June 7 Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) will be hosting its annual open house and workshop for city officials (elected and staff) to discuss MCES’ financial structure, budget trends and capital needs. Posted In: Planning, Wastewater & Water
23 Feb Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water
28 Mar Metropolitan Council receives national planning achievement award American Planning Association recognizes 16 communities for best practices in planning and urban design. Posted In: Communities, Planning
22 Mar Council eases SAC burden for business Task force of city and business representatives recommended the changes, which go into effect July 1, 2018. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
15 Mar Council grants help growing communities use water more efficiently Property owners across the region are saving an estimated 52 million gallons of water annually, thanks to the Council's Water Efficiency Grant Program. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
22 Feb Proposed funds will support transit and environmental initiatives The funds are part of Dayton’s overall 2018 $1.5 billion bonding proposal. Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation
22 Feb Women leaders at the Council: Joan Campbell Longtime Council member was a nurse and single mother, appointed to the Council in 1973. A key strength was her focus on long-range planning. Posted In: Council News, Planning
9 Feb Council proposes additional policies for wastewater reuse The Metropolitan Council is considering new policies related to wastewater reuse, as an outgrowth of a community-based customer task force. Posted In: Wastewater & Water
15 Apr Editorial: A clear case for these buses Business and transit leaders are making the case for arterial BRTs - featuring faster, more frequent service and some light rail-style amenities - at BetterBusesMSP.com, launched last week. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
28 Mar Met Council works to take the sting out of a little-known new-business fee Part of the goal is to help businesses better estimate expenses and allow restaurants to create temporary expansions, such as seasonal patios and sidewalk seating, without undue burden. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Wastewater & Water
22 Mar Metro Transit expands rapid bus service with C Line Construction is starting on a new rapid bus line that Metro Transit said will result in quicker trips between downtown Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
21 Mar Southwest light-rail freight agreements approved by Hennepin County, Met Council Pacts with freight lines allow officials to pursue $929 million federal grant. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning, Transportation
19 Mar 'It's a big deal': C Line to bring bus rapid transit to popular north Minneapolis route Eleven different routes have been identified as good candidates for arterial bus rapid transit — rubber-tire vehicles and enhanced stations with features that make light rail so popular with riders. Posted In: Communities, Planning, Transportation
28 Feb Metro Transit's light-rail titan in the Twin Cities Attaining a long-term goal several years ahead of time could be considered quite an accomplishment. How about reaching it 13 years earlier than projected? Posted In: Transportation
2 Feb Met Council is another of Minnesota's miracles Our success is a regional story — at risk of an unhappy ending. Commentary by Lori Sturdevant. Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water