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FEATURED MEETINGS THIS WEEK

Special Transportation Committee · Mon., July 19

Community Development Committee · Mon., July 19

Transportation Advisory Board · Wed., July 21

All meetings are open to the public.

All upcoming meetings

Metro-Area population grows to 2.88 million in 2009

Metropolitan Council annual estimates show continued, though slower growth in the seven-county region between 2000 and 2009. Communities experiencing the most growth are developing suburbs. More about the population estimates.

Council awards Central Corridor LRT construction contract

The $205 million contract covers the construction of the seven miles of the line and 14 stations located within the city of St. Paul.

Regional park campgrounds fill up fast

Not all visits to the regional parks are just day trips. In the past few years, more and more residents have discovered they can enjoy an “up north” camping experience right here in the metro area. More about camping in regional parks.

Highway study evaluates solutions in key corridors

The joint Mn/DOT - Met Council highway investment study evaluates potential solutions to ease congestion in key corridors. The goal is to enhance capacity within the existing system by implementing lower-cost/high-benefit solutions.

Slide Show: Tour our regional parks

Whether you’re into biking or birdwatching, inline skating or scuba diving, our regional parks and trails abound with opportunities for outdoor fun. Take a virtual tour of our regional parks.

Council awards $1.3 million for brownfield cleanup

Eight redevelopment projects in Minneapolis and St. Paul will receive Livable Communities funds to help clean up 27 acres, create or retain jobs, increase the tax base and promote private investment. Find out more about the redevelopment projects.

Central Corridor illustrated plans

The latest illustrated plans show the location of stations, pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and sidewalks and the tentative locations of on-street parking that will remain after the Central Corridor LRT line is built. See the CCLRT plans.

Council proposes changes to inflow/infiltration (I/I) reduction program

Task force recommends changes to the Council’s I/I reduction program that will extend local efforts beyond 2013. More about the I/I reduction program.

Northstar ramps up service to Twins games in June, July and August

Metro Transit will provide service to every weekend game and to all weekday night games between June and August. See Metro Transit press release on Twins service.

Southwest Corridor gets green light

The 14-mile corridor between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie is on track to become the region’s third light rail line. The Council approved LRT on the alignment recommended by Hennepin County.