Proposed overhaul of Met Council would go too far The future health of the region should guide Legislature, Dayton. May 17, 2017
‘We matter’: People with disabilities and those who serve them rally at the Capitol Limitations in public transit have led to people with disabilities being fired; disability advocates joining others in opposing budget cuts to transit. May 17, 2017
Metro area continues to grow; Carver County hits a milestone The estimates are the official population and household estimates for state government purposes, including how local government aid (LGA) and local street aid allocations are determined. May 16, 2017
How much sway does Minnesota's business community have in the transit debate? The transportation debate is changing, marked today by increasingly polarized disagreements over everything from bus lines and light rail to who can serve on metro-area transportation councils. May 12, 2017
Metro Transit Program Aims To Raise Diversity Among Mechanics There are already more than 400 mechanics working for the public transit organization, Angela Davis reports. May 11, 2017
Grant program seeks integrated solutions to water problems The Council is accepting applications for a pilot grant program that will fund integrated solutions to water-related problems in the Twin Cities metro area. May 9, 2017
Residents speak out against transportation budget proposal Community members in North Minneapolis on Thursday evening to gatjered to push back against the Republican-backed transportation funding plan being considered at the state capitol. May 4, 2017
Transit fares may increase later this year What you need to know about proposed transit fare increases. May 3, 2017
Proposed transit bill would hurt all of Minnesota The economic viability of the state depends on metro area's health. May 3, 2017
Ali Elhassan: Connected by Water This expert helps people and communities protect and preserve shared water resources. May 1, 2017
Star Tribune: Minnesota businesses, communities go on the offensive against transit cuts The Minneapolis Regional and St. Paul chambers of commerce and the transit advocacy group East Metro Strong have launched an information campaign and website to alert the public about possible cuts. April 27, 2017
Regional Bicycle Barriers Study needs your help Physical barriers throughout the region get in the way of safe and efficient bicycling. The Council is addressing some of these barriers in a study called the Regional Bicycle Barriers Study. April 27, 2017
Fox-9 TV: Businesses fight for bus funding in transportation bill Transit riders have a new powerful ally on their side fighting funding cuts at the State Legislature. Businesses. Minneapolis and St. Paul chambers of commerce are trying to save bus routes. April 26, 2017
Sun Sailor: Southwest Light Rail is about moving people… and so much more TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has been a vocal supporter of the Southwest Light Rail Transit line for many years — from the beginning of the planning stages until today. April 26, 2017