Last-Minute Cross-Country Train Travel — With Kids!
An unexpected travel delay due to the CrowdStrike outage transformed into an adventure by train — with benefits, challenges and lasting memories along the way. Read »
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Northwest Suburbs Consider Changes to Transit Service
Maple Grove Transit and Plymouth MetroLink are looking out 10 years, and teaming up on community engagement, to plan updates to their transit services. Read »
National Links: Energy for the Taking
Manheim, Germany switches to heat pumps. A water recycling plant in El Paso breaks ground. Companies move for streetcars in California. And more urbanist news. Read »
The Twin Cities’ Immense Variation in Housing Affordability
Minneapolis and St. Paul seem generally affordable, but just looking at averages can obscure large differences due to historical patterns and land use policies. Read »
When Driving Is Not an Option, Live in Rochester
Anna Zivarts gives a book talk in Rochester, and we got an exclusive interview with her on the podcast! Read »
New Signs on Our Highways
Observant drivers may notice some changes to highway signs around Minnesota, including "arrow per lane" configurations and new exit numbers. Read »
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Shopping for Used Bike Parts in the Twin Cities
Buying used bike parts is an affordable way to build or repair a bike. At least, if you know where to look. Read »
Classic Articles
Could the Commuter Rail from Minneapolis to Duluth be a Flop?
The demand for "light service" between the Twin Cities and Duluth is clearly there. But will a three-hour, $30 train ride draw enough riders? Read »
Saint Paul Alley Cat
Alleyways are streets unto themselves, with stories to tell about neighborhoods, landlords, homeowners and maintenance of these forgotten thoroughfares. Read »
ADUs Are Working Great — Just Not for the Twin Cities
Overheated coastal housing markets have seen remarkable ADU booms, while the Twin Cities has had negligible ADU development. Read »
Latest Newsletter
News and Views: Elections, Inclusionary Zoning and More
Joe Harrington reminds us of the importance of federal policy for local transportation projects in our October newsletter. Read »