National Links: Breaking Through Climate Apathy
A roundup of national stories includes a new strategy to communicate the climate crisis, a decline in car ownership and modular housing in Maui. Read »
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Book Club: When Driving Is Not an Option
In today's book club episode, Parker Seaman and Jeremy Winter discuss "When Driving Is Not an Option," by Anna Zivarts, in a conversation moderated by Sherry Johnson. Read »
Fighting for Safe Streets in the Western Suburbs
Cedar Lake Road puts students, workers and residents at risk every day, with deadly design choices embedded just outside three public schools. Read »
The Northstar Should Die
The commuter rail line is not pulling its weight compared to other Metro Transit lines; it should be sacrificed in favor of better bus service. Read »
Dangerous Designs: The Current State of 35th and 36th Streets
South Minneapolis' 35th and 36th streets are important neighborhood corridors. They're also dangerous and dispiriting for non-drivers. Advocates hope that changes soon. Read »
National Links: Even the Critics Love (de)Congestion Pricing
U.S. Department of Transportation attempts to shut down New York City congestion pricing. How is the Netherlands working to meet its climate goals? Read »
Feature
How Advocacy May Transform Duluth’s Streets
Amid state and federal headwinds, urbanism is having a moment in Duluth, led by local elected officials and advocates like Vibrant Streets Duluth. Read »
Classic Articles
A Comprehensive Transit Overhaul for the Twin Cities: Part I
Part one of a three-part series detailing the rapid transit and regional rail requirements for the Twin Cities to become a transit-oriented, climate-neutral region. Read »
‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Good Enough on Summit Avenue
St. Paul's most popular bike route is already halfway to achieving greatness. If we invested in some cycling upgrades, the payoff would be huge. Read »
The 21st Century Southdale Vehicle Collapse
Don't accept the argument that roads are congested (and can't handle new development) without looking at the data. Read »
Latest Newsletter
Newsletter: May 7, 2025
In this issue of the Streets.mn newsletter, catch up on the Must-Do Bike Rides in 2025, ways to improve the Northstar commuter rail line, and other fascinating news from the Twin Cities urbanism community. Read »