No Kings: Case Study in Regional Transit
On March 28, more than 100,000 people converged at the State Capitol for the No Kings protest, demonstrating the powerful role of transit in uniting a movement.
Author: Conrad Zbikowski
Progress from 2024: Minneapolis Adds 574 New Homes with Adaptive Reuse
Through adaptive reuse, Minneapolis turned office space into 574 apartments. Possible new State legislature may make this easier, though the retail market remains challenging.
Traffic Calming in Whittier During a Vigil for Alex Pretti
Transportation networks of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers are resilient and adaptive to sudden changes. A recent gathering in Whittier was a natural experiment.
Grocery Prices: Affordability Across Minneapolis in 2025
In these inflationary times, which Minneapolis grocery stores offer good value for some basic kitchen staples?
A Local’s Guide to the Blue and Green Lines
Learn how METRO light rail works and where the trains go. This introduction covers the Blue and Green lines and answers your common questions.
Transit Access & Walkability for a Recent Protest
Transit riders and cyclists converged on Fort Snelling’s Whipple Federal Building as Secretary Noem spoke, highlighting accessibility gaps and multimodal routes to protest.
Travel Diary of Riding Amtrak to Chicago, Flying Back
Ever since the start of a second daily Amtrak train from Union Depot, St. Paul, to Union Station, Chicago, with the Borealis, I have been itching to take the train to visit my three cousins who live in the city of Chicago. This article is a diary of how this trip went and some of […]
Grocery Delivery 2023: How Grocer Inflation Compares
Tired of watching your grocery bill rise? Where you shop for groceries and what’s in your cart are the greatest influencers of cost.
A Walkable, Transit-Oriented, Car-Free Thanksgiving Week
You can design your life to be totally or almost car-free, even during the hectic days leading up to Thanksgiving.
1,000 Miles with the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
I have written about cars before. Up until recently, I drove a 2015 Toyota Prius, and test-drove the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. I wanted to get an electric car, but someday, and one that put me in the driver’s seat. The future became the present this summer. With the wildfire smoke burning […]