Using community wisdom to design better bus stops Metro Transit staff and partnering agencies built relationships, shared information and listened to the ideas and feedback across 22 neighborhoods. November 22, 2017
Transit investments spur development, serve employers and neighborhoods Development along the existing Green and Blue lines bears out the economic benefits of dedicated transitways. November 22, 2017
Council launches innovative program with local companies to improve water quality, save money New partnership with two local food producers will focus on treating the wastewater being produced by the two companies more efficiently and sustainably. November 20, 2017
Met Council to help industrial businesses treat wastewater at the source Council program may be first of its kind in U.S. November 17, 2017
A Step Forward: the region’s 2016 affordable housing production The primary form of new affordable housing continues to be multifamily apartment buildings. In 2016, 94% of affordable units were renter-occupied. November 16, 2017
Message from the Council Chair: Transit police demonstrate Council’s commitment to diversity November 13, 2017
Income inequality in the Twin Cities metro area In a three-part series of MetroStats research reports, the Metropolitan Council looks at income inequality in the region between 1990 and 2015. November 8, 2017
New Metropolitan Council Chair reflects on first three months in job Seven-county tour focused on partnerships, building relationships. November 6, 2017
Metro Mobility Task Force work underway The Metro Mobility Task Force has begun examining potential ways to improve and streamline the service. November 2, 2017
Council members focus on the big picture The Regional Growth Strategy Work Group is intended to create an ongoing forum for Council Members to consider the impact of long-term trends, opportunities and challenges on regional systems. November 1, 2017
Council approves federal funds for transportation services for older and disabled residents Thirteen federal grants totaling nearly $2.6 million will help private nonprofit and government organizations meet the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities. October 31, 2017
Metropolitan Council invests in job growth, development, and housing near transit Council has awarded nearly $4.6 million in Livable Communities funds to transit-oriented development (TOD) projects along transit corridors. October 25, 2017
Disabilities affect economic status, create disparities A new Council MetroStats research report finds that people with disabilities have fewer opportunities for employment, housing and economic well-being. October 19, 2017
Metro-area transportation projects advance for federal funding consideration The Council has signed off on a large slate of metro-area transportation projects to add to the state’s list of projects recommended for federal funding. October 17, 2017