Book Club: The Lost Cause
New York Times best selling author Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss his 2023 solarpunk novel The Lost Cause! Read »
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Local View / Hear Me Out: Train Tunnels Under the St. Louis River
Adding a tunnel under the St. Louis River would provide better connectivity between the Twin Ports for pedestrians, cyclists and Northern Lights Express users. Read »
When Community Defense Meets Public Streets: The Cedar Avenue and Hamline Park Blockades
When our safety depends on it, we have the right — and the responsibility — to defend our communities together, even if that looks like celebrating National Night Out while in a parka. Read »
Discovering Democracy and the Crocus Hillbilly
A tour of the Justice & Democracy Center in downtown St. Paul, unique views from a couple parking ramps and a visit with the "Crocus Hillbilly." Read »
Streets of an Occupied City
As Minneapolis and St. Paul community members resist the occupation of federal immigration enforcement agents, streets and buildings have become one place where that resistance becomes public. Read »
National Links: I’m Walking Here!
Foot traffic in New York City, Superbowl commercial backlash, North Carolina now the top state for net domestic migration, and the garbage industry Read »
Feature
“Street Fight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution”
Janette Sadik-Khan served as transportation commissioner for the city of New York during Michael Bloomberg’s tenure as mayor. She was in charge of most of the streets, roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries responsible for moving a population of over eight million people. As such, she was responsible for the maintenance and programming of more infrastructure […] Read »
Classic Articles
#SaferStreets are better for businesses, families, and the community
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 »
‘The Death and Life of Great American Cities’ Remains Relevant Today
The principles laid out in Jane Jacobs' influential work are in action across the Twin Cities, and should serve as a guide for future planning. Read »
There Are No Safe Streets under Fascist Occupation
ICE surveillance and "occupation" are hollowing out Twin Cities' cultural corridors. Read »
Latest Newsletter
Newsletter: LRT guide, Amtrak to Chicago, and walkability at a recent protest
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 »