Free transit for eligible vets
Disabled vets are eligible for free rides on public transit under a new law that went into effect July 1. Find out how to qualify.
Five years on Hiawatha LRT
Five years after its inaugural run, Hiawatha light-rail ridership has well exceeded expectations and set the stage for more rail lines in the metro area. Hiawatha LRT anniversary details.
Central Corridor project's Final Environmental Impact Statement available
The FEIS describes the route and how it was chosen, and provides exact location of the tracks, stations and key pieces of supporting infrastructure, such as the traction power substations and the LRT operation and maintenance facility. See the FEIS.
Twin Cities bike walk initiative gains speed
Benefits include more on-street lanes, safer street crossings, better trail and bike-bus connections across the region, more outreach and education, and online bike mapping, and more. Bike walk initiative details.
Council, communities make progress on comprehensive plans
The Met Council has approved the comprehensive plans submitted by 76 communities, and another 82 local plans are under review. These plans are one of the key tools for guiding regional growth.
Environmental stewardship is a Council priority
From green rooftops and streambank restoration to hybrid buses and cleaner-burning fuels, the Council is reducing energy use and implementing sustainable solutions. See a summary of the Council's 'green' and energy-saving initiatives.
