Last-Minute Cross-Country Train Travel — With Kids!
An unexpected travel delay due to the CrowdStrike outage transformed into an adventure by train — with benefits, challenges and lasting memories along the way.
Author: Lisa Nelson
How We Would Improve St. Paul’s CIB Process
Rather than simply complain about the complicated, arcane (and poorly named) CIB process in St. Paul, our authors suggest ways to improve it.
What Is St. Paul’s CIB? You Don’t Know, and That’s the Problem
And when you do apply for funding for a project from the Capital Improvement Budget, be prepared for a long and tedious process.
Neighbors Give Thumbs Down to I-94 Expansion
Union Park District Council gathered the neighbors who live closest to Interstate 94 and asked: What do you want for the freeway?
The Cold Equations of Roadway Safety
Concerned about faster driving? More pedestrian accidents? Less safety for cyclists? Weigh in about the City of St. Paul’s Transportation Safety Action Plan.
Car-Free Goals: How to Succeed Through Failure
I may have failed at my goals for winter biking, but I’ve managed to make biking over 14% of my personal modeshare!
I-94 in the Union Park District: A History of Prioritizing Speed Over Community
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is planning the first major reconstruction since I-94 opened. This got us thinking about what Union Park was like before the highway was built.
Play Streets and Block Parties: Reimagining Residential Streets
This National Night Out, see how to transform neighborhoods and strengthen communities by turning regular residential streets into “Play Streets!”