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Door to Door, Microtransit in the Twin Cities Webinar – Tuesday, March 28, 12 p.m.
Within the past several years, transit agencies across the Twin Cities have rolled out microtransit services, including Metro Transit’s North Minneapolis test program earlier this year. Microtransit is a form of public on-demand rideshare, composed of a fleet of minibuses. Move Minneapolis has invited a panel of microtransit experts to discuss the ins and outs of the increasingly popular transit mode for a webinar on Tuesday, March 28, from 12 to 1 p.m. Learn more about the event, including how to register, on the event page.
Central and University Avenues Planning Study
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is in the midst of planning improvements to the University Avenue (Highway 47) and Central Avenue (Highway 65) corridors from their intersection in Northeast Minneapolis to Highway 10 in Anoka County. Several design concepts are being considered for both streets, including travel lane reductions and the addition of better bike and pedestrian infrastructure. MnDOT is currently seeking feedback on the project through an online survey, which will be available until May 1. In addition, sign up for email updates and keep up to date on upcoming in-person and virtual meetings on the study page!
Let’s Talk: Reclaiming Outdoor Spaces at Penumbra Theater – Monday, April 3, 6 p.m.
Penumbra Theater – a performing arts center in St. Paul focused on cultural diversity and representing African American experiences – will be hosting a presentation and discussion addressing racial discrimination in access to outdoor spaces on Monday, April 3, as part of the “Let’s Talk” series. It will begin at 6 p.m. with an opportunity for refreshments, followed by the 90-minute presentation. You can find more information on the event, and purchase tickets, here. (Note: masks are required!)
St. Paul 1-4 Unit Housing Study Webinars – March 28 & 30
In an effort to remedy the city’s housing shortage, St. Paul is conducting a study of potential changes to the zoning code that would dispose of certain regulations for one-to-four-unit homes. Examples include allowing more homes per lot, accessory dwelling units and physically smaller homes. Currently in Phase 2 of the project, the study team will be hosting two informational webinars on the project in March: one on March 28 from 12 to 1:30 p.m., and another on March 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you’re unable to attend, you can also send comments to [email protected]; learn more about the project and how you can contribute here.
Photo at top courtesy of LeNor Barry on Unsplash.