The meeting featured a land acknowledgment and public testimony concerning the proposed re-alignment of the Metro H Line. Consent business included the adoption of the Lake George Regional Park Long-Range Plan, updates to procurement policies and micro-purchase thresholds, and the approval of multiple grant agreements for regional park and trail systems. The Council also authorized rail liability insurance for the Green Line Extension. Non-consent agenda items addressed the approval of the 2027 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan and a comprehensive plan amendment for the City of Lakeville. The session concluded with reports regarding regional leadership awards and a closed session focused on open meeting safety and security training.
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The Transportation Committee met to discuss the award of a construction contract for the METRO G Line Arterial BRT project. The project involves building 32 bus rapid transit stations along an 11.5-mile corridor. Discussion included public engagement strategies such as contractor incentives to minimize street closures and outreach plans for corridor businesses. The committee reviewed the project background, the bid process which attracted five responses, funding sources involving local cooperative agreements, and the project's alignment with equity and prosperity goals.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Transportation Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Council Meeting
The Transportation Advisory Board discussed several key topics including the reconstitution of the Active Transportation Task Force for 2026 and plans for upcoming bylaw revisions. Reports were provided on traffic safety statistics, with particular note of motorcycle fatalities, and the implementation of a new art policy for the MnDOT right-of-way. Construction projects were highlighted, including updates on I-35W and 494, as well as air quality alerts and open grant opportunities for electric farm equipment through the Pollution Control Agency. Additionally, the status of the regional solicitation application process was reviewed.
