We Read the Bike Lane Article Comments So You Don’t Have To
When the state’s paper of record publishes an inflammatory article about biking, you know that debate and snark will ensue. We walk you through it.
Author: Julie Kosbab
Top Twin Cities Urbanist Halloween Costumes for 2017!
Halloween! It’s the most urbanist holiday of them all. Sidewalks full of small ghouls and rainbow unicorn ponies and teenagers with pillowcases. Minivans driving around and parking at the ends of cul de sacs hoping for full-size candy bars, but sometimes being greeted by the neighbor who gives all the kids cans of Mountain Dew, […]
Part II: We Read Ford Site Hearing Comments So You Don’t Have To
When controversy happens….when tempers flare….we read the comments, so you don’t have to. Previously, we read the comments from articles published around the time of last week’s first hearing. The second hearing was on Wednesday night, and there were speeches and votes and thus articles and comments. So here we are, once again: Reading the comments. […]
We Read Ford Site Comments So You Don’t Have To
When controversy happens….when tempers flare….we read the comments, so you don’t have to. Perhaps you have heard of the Ford Site, in St. Paul? It is no longer being used to make trucks. It is one of the largest, best pieces of land to be developed in the city core right now on either side of […]
Amazing 1970 Mobil Ad on Pedestrian Safety
Shared Wednesday, August 30, 2017 on the streets.mn Twitter feed (which you should be reading!), this amazing 1970 Mobil ad will resonate with local pedestrian advocates: Text: There are very few principles worth dying for. Last year, 9,800 pedestrians laid down their lives for this one: “The pedestrian always has the right of way.” […]
We Read the Strib Parking Article’s Comments So You Don’t Have To
When controversy happens….when tempers flare….we read the comments, so you don’t have to. On Sunday, as teased on Twitter by our own @streetsmn account, the Star Tribune posted an article It’s not your imagination — parking is disappearing in Minneapolis. The subhead and picture on the article gave a taste of what was to come, with a […]
Adventures in Suburbia: Building Affordable Housing in Blaine
On a 6-1 vote on August 3, the Blaine (MN) City Council approved an actual high-density housing development. I have previously questioned Blaine’s priorities for development, including years of bizarre hand-wringing over putting high-density housing in other locations, like in The Lakes development. However, Blaine has decided that it is time to approve some density. […]
Pokemon GO: 10 Streets Etiquette Tips for Pokemon Trainers
Perhaps you have seen people wandering around with their face in a phone, more than usual? Perhaps you have heard them exclaim that they have found a “Pokestop!” or a “wild Charmander?” Perhaps you have even heard of the new craze, which is a mobile game called Pokemon GO. In it, mobile phone users become […]
How to Frame the Urban Speed Limit Issue
When the state has authority to regulate speed limits, local authorities — who are more attuned to local circumstances — have limited leverage.
We Read the Speed Limit Comments So You Don’t Have To
When controversy happens…when tempers flare…we read the comments, so you don’t have to. Perhaps it’s a slow news cycle, but the news has hit that the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota plans to seek a change in the state law that sets a “floor” of 30 MPH on city streets. (Yes, city speed limits are set […]