Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Regular Meeting
The committee held a meeting covering employee recognitions for Metro Transit staff and various reports from Metropolitan Transportation Services and Metro Transit management. Non-consent business included the authorization of a contract for Metro Mobility South Zone service, the transfer of public transit fleet ownership to SouthWest Transit and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, an amendment for electrical equipment maintenance, and an amendment to the body-worn camera contract for the Metro Transit Police Department. Additionally, a quarterly service change and workforce update were presented.
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The committee discussed and approved several Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments, including a lighting system replacement project on I-394 and a cost decrease for the Highway 77 bridge rehabilitation project. Updates were provided regarding regional solicitation public comment, interchange modernization studies, legislative bonding requests, and transit ridership data. Additionally, the committee addressed leadership vacancies within the bicycle and pedestrian planning technical working group and initiated a regional sidewalk data set study.
Feb 25, 2026·Board meeting
Metropolitan Council Minutes
The meeting began with the Dakota Land, Water, and People Acknowledgment. The agenda was approved without comment. Public invitations addressed ADA compliant tracking technology for Metro Mobility and policies regarding ICE offices/detention centers. Consent business involved ratifying an Emergency Declaration for a red dye material release at the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, approving Anoka County's Rice Creek North Regional Trail Long-Range Plan, and authorizing contracts for electrical distribution, engineering services, and mechanical pipefitting services. Amendments to the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) were adopted to add an EV charging station project and modifications to a bridge rehabilitation project. The Council also authorized a cooperative agreement with MnDOT for interceptor replacement and approved comprehensive plan amendments for the Cities of Lino Lakes and Dayton. Under non-consent business, the Community Development committee revised local forecasts for multiple cities and townships. The Transportation committee authorized a lease agreement for office space and a Master Utility Agreement for utility relocation costs related to the METRO Blue Line Extension. Information sessions included updates on the Network Now progress for Metro Transit service improvements planned through 2027, and an update on the Safety & Security Action Plan, highlighting the Peer Support Program, TRIP agents, and an upcoming pilot program with Canopy Roots.
