Is Amtrak Really Better? Data on Travel Climate Impact
A data-driven comparison examines the climate impacts of traveling from Minneapolis by car, Amtrak and plane, highlighting tradeoffs in emissions and efficiency. Read »
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Let’s Talk About Electing Transportation Champions — September 17 at Arbeiter Brewing
Join us on September 17th for a panel discussion and q&a on getting transportation and land use champions into state office! Read »
Biking Through the Woods of Walker, Minnesota
Exploring the bike trails and towns near Walker, Minnesota, on the shores of Leech Lake. Read »
St. Paul’s new tree ordinance promises a “Both/And” solution to conflicts between green and grey interests
St. Paul’s Summit Regional Trail is underway, and its brand-new Tree Preservation Ordinance is now in full force. Will the new TPO quiet the Trail plan’s critics? Read »
A Neighborhood Greenway Is Coming to 34th Street. It Could Be Amazing.
As the City of Minneapolis' Public Works department embarks on the 34th Street Neighborhood Greenway project this summer, Minneapolis has an opportunity to build an elite neighborhood bikeway. Read »
How to Bike to the State Fair in [2026]
Biking to the Great Minnesota Get-Together can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful than driving — if you can find the right route. Read »
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Are Food Trucks Good or Bad for the Twin Cities?
The Case Against Food Trucks I was at an urban planning function a while back when someone asked me, “What do you think of food trucks?” “I don’t know,” I replied. “They seem pretty good to me.” “They’re terrible!” he or she declared. “They suck all the business from legitimate restaurants. They’re ruining cities. Instead […] Read »
Classic Articles
A Tale of University Near Dale
September 17, 2019 12.5 Miles Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University/Rondo Little Free Libraries have provided second, third or more lives to countless books. The wood and plastic boxes are ubiquitous in Saint Paul and beyond. The first seed library I’ve encountered is perched in front of 1930 Jefferson Avenue in Mac-Groveland. Side note: I am collecting shots of […] Read »
1,800-Person River Ramble Puts Mankato on the ‘Bicycle-Friendly’ Map
Nestled along the Minnesota River, the Mankato River Ramble is one of many initiatives the small city has undertaken to improve biking for recreation, commuting and climate. Read »
A Tale of Twin Cities: Responses to Encampments and Renter Protections
Twin Cities’ encampment responses and renter protections differ sharply: Minneapolis emphasizes clearing camps, while St. Paul explores stabilization policies and stronger tenant rights. Read »