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Met Council defends mitigation for LRT in front of MPR

Rubber pads are preferred over steel springs to mitigate ground-borne vibration on Cedar Street in front of Minnesota Public Radio where Central Corridor LRT trains will operate. See the Metropolitan Council's response to MPR’s lawsuit.

Chairman Bell speaking at the State of the Region EventRegional trends and issues highlighted at the State of the Region event 

Council Chair Bell discussed the region's progress, challenges and opportunities.

Central Corridor LRT funded in Obama’s budget

President Obama has recommended that Congress commit to paying half of the Central Corridor LRT project’s cost and provide a $45 million down payment in the coming fiscal year. His administration also has agreed to include three additional stations.

 

Video: MAC outlines plan to improve MSP Airport

Dennis Probst of the Metropolitan Airports Commission provided an overview of the MAC’s plan to improve Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport over the next 20 years. See video and slide presentation.

Federal funds from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) benefit the region.

Regional Parks Foundation logoParks Foundation receives first major gift

The new Regional Parks Foundation has received a gift of $150,000 in land for Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park in Scott County. Details about the donation.

Water reclamation plant proposed for East Bethel

The Metropolitan Council has developed plans for a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant in East Bethel in northern Anoka County. Details about the proposed plant.

Transportation remains No. 1 issue among residents

The Metropolitan Council released the findings of its annual Residents Survey at the 2010 State of the Region event on Feb. 1.  Twenty-nine percent of residents say transportation issues rank as the region's "single-most important problem."  Details about the Residents Survey.

Child tubing on hill in park; link to article on winter activites in regional parks.Parks offer lots of winter fun 

Regional parks abound with opportunities for winter fun, from skiing and snow shoeing to hay rides and dog sledding. Or stay warm and check out the flower shows at Como Park Conservatory.

 

Council approves contract for Transit Link service in Ramsey, Washington counties

The new dial-a-ride transit contract begins in March, part of a region-wide phase-in of the service that supplements regular-route transit. The restructured service will provide consistent service and fares region-wide.


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