Street Views: The Road to Climate Accountability
Minnesota passed bold climate legislation last year, a model for the nation. This session, Republican legislators are trying to bury it. Read »
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The Northstar Is Dead! Long Live the Northstar!
The commuter line is under threat from multiple directions, but with some tweaks, it could actually play a key role in Minnesota transit. Read »
Must-Do Minnesota Bike Rides in 2025
Spring is in the air, which means bike season is right around the corner. These are 2025's can't-miss rides in Minnesota. Read »
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Celebrate Earth Day in April — and May!
Nearly a month after other Earth Day celebrations, St. Paul will host its own event — a collaboration among sustainability groups and area churches. Read »
National Links: A Billionaire Urbanist?
A neighborhood in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, modifies its pandemic-era tradition of socially distanced block parties. Plus, pedestrian-only streets in Paris. Read »
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Closed Bridges: How to Bike Across a River in 2025
This summer, cyclists will need to plan carefully if they hope to cross the Mississippi or Minnesota rivers. Here's a rundown all the bridge closures. Read »
Classic Articles
Perspectives on Walking Through a Plague
In Pandemic times, getting outside the house to walk around has become many people's daily highlight. Read »
New Research Highlights the Problems of Urban Freeways
Recent academic studies can help us better understand the consequences of routing freeways through our populated urban areas. Read »
Near Side Signals: Thinking Outside the Pedestrian Box
A small adjustment to where traffic signals are positioned could make pedestrians a lot safer in intersections. Read »
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Newsletter: April 23, 2025
In this issue of the Streets.mn newsletter, catch up on a new photo essay on the landscape of Minneapolis cycling, St. Paul's new bikeways, and a deep dive into the public discontent at MnDOT's disconnect over Rethinking I-94. Read »