Author: Brian Mitchell

Brian Mitchell

Pronouns: he/him/his

Brian is a car-free resident of Minneapolis, working as a frontend software engineer. He loves to bike and walk throughout the Twin Cities, dreaming of safer streets, fewer cars, better transit, and higher density. For other fun, he likes science-fiction, electronic music, and jigsaw puzzles.

Nicollet Avenue bridge over the Midtown Greenway. Brian Mitchell.

An Ode to the Nicollet Avenue Bridge Over the Midtown Greenway

Brian Mitchell • November 19, 2025

A look at unique features and changes to the area amidst the demolition of the Nicollet Avenue bridge over the Midtown Greenway.

Render of concept plan for 2700 block of Lyndale Avenue South. Hennepin County.

A Shared-Use Path Is Not Right for Lyndale Avenue South

Brian Mitchell • September 8, 2025

The final concept plan for Lyndale Avenue South was released last month with a shared-use path. Resident Brian Mitchell argues this isn’t right for the street.

Midtown Greenway at Colfax Ave, May 2025. Brian Mitchell.

Minneapolis’ Twenty-Ninth Street Railroad Depression: Changes Over Time

Brian Mitchell • June 5, 2025

Photos and architecture, historic and current, tell the story of growth and change in the heart of South Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway, April 2025. Brian Mitchell.

Minneapolis’ Twenty-Ninth Street Railroad Depression Part One: Legal Battle and Construction

Brian Mitchell • May 23, 2025

Archival photos and century-old headlines bring to life the fight to lower train tracks through the heart of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis skyline from the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge at dusk, photo by Brian Mitchell

Enjoy (Again) Our Top Articles of 2023!

Brian Mitchell • January 2, 2024

Rethinking I-94 in both the east and west metro; cyclists’ newly legal safety stop; and prioritizing pedestrians were among your favorite stories.

The new website design with the browser development tools open

Feedback Requested! 2023 Streets.mn Website Redesign

Announcements

Brian Mitchell • December 18, 2023

The 2023 website redesign committee is excited to announce the next major design change for the Streets.mn website. Now, let us hear from you!

Sidewalk chalk reads Streets.mn

Board Application Extended to Sunday, November 12

Brian Mitchell • November 6, 2023

Enjoy reading Streets.mn? Or participating in our social activities? We wouldn’t be here without volunteers — especially on the board of directors.

Brian waving goodbye to his car. Credit: Brian Mitchell

Pandemic for Good: How I Was Able to Sell My Car

Brian Mitchell • April 21, 2022

A board member and contributor talks about how COVID-19 changed his relationship with his car so much, he sold it.