Author: Liam Mullen

A paved pedestrian and bike bridge leading into downtown Minneapolis, with concrete barriers marked “Bikes and Pedestrians Only” blocking car access. The city skyline rises in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
This simple modal filter at the east entrance to the Stone Arch Bridge prevents vehicles from entering the bridge while allowing cyclists and pedestrians to pass.

A Simple Tool for Safer Streets

• September 5, 2025

I love modal filters, and you should too. Here are some great examples and three places where they should be made permanent.