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Transit, partnerships stressed at State of the Region
Transit holds the key to a successful and prosperous region, said Council Chair Susan Haigh at the State of the Region Jan. 18. Haigh highlighted the role of transit in economic development and job creation at the event, which was attended by several hundred people.

Cre8ive use of a polluted site
A Council Livable Communities grant helps a growing business transform a 'contaminated, inefficient' warehouse into an attractive, efficient, environmentally-friendly facility.
The Metropolitan Council is well-positioned for 2012 - a message from Chair Susan Haigh
During 2011, the new Council clarified its vision for the region, dedicated resources to expanding opportunities for all metro residents, and continued the Council’s long tradition of outstanding wastewater, transit and housing services.
Council grants help region’s cities redevelop more efficiently; new TOD fund supports development along rail and high-frequently bus routes
$11.3 million in Livable Communities grants will support mixed-use developments and affordable housing projects.

Metro Transit studies rapid bus service on 11 urban corridors
Other regions show affordable investment pays off in faster travel times, increased ridership
FTA gives go-ahead to start engineering on Southwest Corridor light-rail transit project
Planned transitway will connect employers to workforce and create construction jobs

Area families working their way up with housing assistance
Metro HRA’s Family Self Sufficiency program helps families achieve educational and financial goals.

Council hosts Feb. 16 Inflow and Infiltration workshop for city officials
A workshop for city officials to share ideas, challenges and success stories in reducing excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) in their sanitary sewer systems will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.
Xcel awards Council’s wastewater division for outstanding energy conservation
The group reduced its annual electrical costs by $2.5 million from 2006, the year it embarked on a massive energy conservation effort.