The Time of the Opt-Outs is Over
You could have five or six transit operators or just one.
Author: Ian Gaida
Twin Cities to Fargo: A Maximalist Approach
Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.
Is the B Line Faster than the 21?
A pair of transit geeks ride the new Metro B Line end-to-end to see whether all its promised upgrades—from bus lanes to off-board payment—actually deliver the faster trip Metro Transit advertised.
The Northstar Is Dead! Long Live the Northstar!
The commuter line is under threat from multiple directions, but with some tweaks, it could actually play a key role in Minnesota transit.
Need a New Railcar Fleet? Why Not Talgo?
With Amtrak cancelling runs on three routes and transporting some passengers via buses, why not consider a more futuristic fleet?
The Urbanist Case for Nuclear Power Part 2: From Micro to Macro
Explore how nuclear reactors harness atomic forces to generate electricity, from traditional water-cooled designs to cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing power generation.
The Urbanist’s Case for Nuclear Power, Part 1: What and Why?
Pressures from climate targets, increasing electricity prices and growing demand should compel us to give nuclear energy another chance.
Is the Amtrak Borealis Train Really a Flop?
A deep dive into how Borealis stacks up against the competition refutes a Twin Cities Business claim that the new train to Chicago is underperforming.
Putting Metro Transit Under the Microscope
A dedicated rider and longtime chronicler of mass transit screams into the void about route and service improvements he’d like to see from Metro Transit.
Solving BRT Creep
NIMBYs hate him! Learn the one neat trick to regional transit planning that traffic engineers don’t want you to know!