Walz is looking to cut transit funding again — while ignoring a billion-dollar annual highway maintenance crisis stemming from the fourth-largest road network in the country. Read »
A century after Minneapolis drained its wild rice lakes to build a golf course, the state legislature is asking what we owe the water. Read »
Metro Transit continues to increase its workforce, leading to more frequency improvements effective with the quarterly service change on March 14. Read »
MNDOT, MPRB, and City of Minneapolis announce new collaboration on St. Anthony Main. Read »
We got some strange interference this week, you may hear parallel universe versions of the Streets.mn Podcast! Read »
BART renting parking lots, converting offices into co-living spaces, Black neighborhoods impacted by climate change, and more. Read »
Following Surgeon General’s prescription, Americans have rediscovered that a simple stroll is good for health, happiness and social harmony. Walking is not just a good idea, it’s a growing movement that can boost our health, happiness, economy and sense of social harmony. This article outlines 20 signs that walking is picking up speed across America—a […] Read »
One of the biggest challenges in our current transportation system is the way our streets are designed. In many parts of our communities, the only safe option for people to get around town is to drive a car, raising costs and limiting options for businesses, families, and the community as a whole. Last year, St […] Read »
A look at the future of Minnesota's intercity rail beyond Duluth and Chicago Read »
A new visualization tool is helping MnDOT estimate bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the Twin Cities. Next up: the entire state! Read »
In this issue of the newsletter: a local guide to LRT, transit & walkability at a protest, Midtown Greenway at 25 on the podcast, plus the latest events! Read »