Transportation System Performance Evaluation

Author

Metropolitan Council

Published

April 21, 2026

Preface

This report is a comprehensive review of the Twin Cities transportation system as prepared by Metropolitan Council in 2023. The Minnesota State Legislature adopted statutes in 1996 requiring the Metropolitan Council to produce this report (previously called the Transportation System Audit). This report was prepared to inform the 2024 update to the region’s long-range transportation plan, the 2050 Transportation Policy Plan (2050 TPP).

Note

This document was updated in April 2026. See Appendix G — Updates and Errata for details.

Metropolitan Council

The Council’s mission is to foster efficient and economic growth for a prosperous metropolitan region

Chair: Robin Hutcheson

Table 1: Metropolitan Council Members
Metropolitan Council members
District Name
Chair Robin Hutcheson
District 1 Judy Johnson
District 2 Reva Chamblis
District 3 Tyronne Carter
District 4 Vacant
District 5 John Pacheco Jr.
District 6 Robert Lilligren
District 7 Yassin Osman
District 8 Anjuli Cameron
District 9 Diego Morales
District 10 Peter Lindstrom
District 11 Gail Cederberg
District 12 Mark Jenkins
District 13 Chai Lee
District 14 Toni Carter
District 15 Victor Obisakin
District 16 Wendy Wulff

Map of the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan region

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities region. The Council operates the regional bus and rail system, collects and treats wastewater, coordinates regional water resources, plans and helps fund regional parks, and administers federal funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The 17-member Council board is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor.

On request, this publication will be made available in alternative formats to people with disabilities. Call Metropolitan Council information at 651-602-1140 or TTY 651-291-0904

About this document

This online edition of the TSPE is a self-contained website. Upon request, we will provide a PDF version of this report.

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