The Time of the Opt-Outs is Over
You could have five or six transit operators or just one. Read »
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Eco Fair puts climate solutions back on the table
The Second Annual Summit Eco Fair will be taking place on Sunday, May 16, at the House of Hope Church in St. Paul. The event is hosted by a half dozen faith communities that are united by a concern for environmental stewardship. Read »
National Links: Different Economic Development Thinking
VMT mitigation, inflation worse than reported, weekend transit, and more Read »
Transportation & Travel in Orange County, California
The Pacific coast of Orange County, California offers beach sand and palm trees but also a car-centric transportation model despite the warm weather. Read »
Bike and Pedestrian Accessibility Is Flowing Through Duluth
First St in downtown Duluth is being reviewed for a potential redesign. Supporters hope for a safer and accessible route for bicyclists and pedestrians. Read »
For Fun And For Profit: Oh The Urbanity!
In this new series, we will be chatting with urbanist content creators from across the globe about their craft. First, we have Patrick from the video channel Oh The Urbanity! Read »
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3 Ideas to Create Better Summer Cities
Summer’s recent resurgence has bummed me out since I’m not exactly a fan of hot weather, but the bright side is that it means this post (which I procrastinated on writing for about two months) can be published and still be somewhat timely even as the first signs of autumn appear. As global warming continues […] Read »
Classic Articles
A Car-Free, Car-Less, and Car-Lite Guide To Surviving Bemidji
I thought I needed to have a car for my assignment. In August, I was offered a position that had me relocate to Bemidji. In Northern Minnesota. 200 miles away from the only home that I’ve known outside of San Francisco, away from the friends that I’ve made. I thought I was going away too […] Read »
1,000 Miles with the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
I have written about cars before. Up until recently, I drove a 2015 Toyota Prius, and test-drove the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. I wanted to get an electric car, but someday, and one that put me in the driver’s seat. The future became the present this summer. With the wildfire smoke burning […] Read »
Beyond 2030: Looking at Intercity Rail in Minnesota
A look at the future of Minnesota's intercity rail beyond Duluth and Chicago Read »