Government Privatization and Public Engagement
These days, government agencies are mostly just entities that write checks to consulting or contracting firms. That affects urban planning.
Author: Andy Singer
Summit Avenue Regional Trail Battle Continues
The historic Summit Avenue has century-old infrastructure that needs to be replaced — making now the ideal time for a new bike trail.
Gold Line Lessons for “Rethinking Interstate 94”
As we “Re-think” I-94, success or failure will come down to the details of implementation. The Gold Line BRT project is a cautionary tale.
St. Paul Bike Plan Comments
A co-chair of the Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition provides a comprehensive critique of the latest iteration of the city’s Bicycle Plan.
Vehicular Walking: Take the Lane!
A growing national movement supports Vehicular Walkers — those who consider themselves cars and choose to move on foot with traffic, not confined to sidewalks.
The Decline of HourCar Makes ‘Car-Free’ Less Convenient
In the last five years, HourCar’s service has seen a steep decline, due to a reduced number of vehicles, a lack of basic maintenance and plain old neglect.
Summit Master Plan First Draft Is Great!
Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition co-chair Andy Singer, longtime chronicler of all-things-cycle in St. Paul, reviews the city’s initial master plan for off-street paths on Summit Avenue — and he approves!
The Case for a New Summit Avenue Bikeway
Summit Avenue is a popular place to bike in St. Paul. But a multi-million-dollar project to improve the lanes can make it safer for all users.
The Alt-Bike Movement of St. Paul
I said, “We’re gonna make Saint Paul a world-class bicycling and walking city.” My slogan was “Get America Walking Again”!
Some Mental Health Cartoons
Sometimes it’s tough being out there on two wheels, and you need to visit your Cycologist.