Who Pays for Inclusionary Zoning?
As affordable housing becomes increasingly unavailable, policies such as Inclusionary Zoning must be discussed to understand what solutions are available to city and state governments.
Category: Accessibility
Help to Debunk Maplewood’s Arguments Against the Purple Line
Now that the Maplewood mayor and City Council have written off the Purple Line BRT, bus advocates can take action to ensure this project rolls forward.
Left Without a Fall Fundraising Ride, BikeMN Charts a Different Course
The Twin Cities Bike Tour is the Bicycle Alliance’s new fall ride, on September 15, replacing its former affiliation with the Saint Paul Classic.
E-Bikes Drive Push for Better Storage on Transit
Cities and transit agencies throughout the Twin Cities are seeking to improve bike parking and bus racks as e-bikes become increasingly popular.
Tragedy at Neighborhood Scale at Oak Grove Grocery
The murder of an employee led to Oak Grove Grocery’s closure, and a grim demonstration of the importance of local businesses to walkable neighborhoods.
Answering the Call: Pedestrian Button Questions
In response to our recent article on pedestrian call buttons, a traffic signal equipment expert explains how call buttons, and traffic signals, work.
Local Transit Agencies Mimic Uber and Lyft, and Gain Ridership
Local transit agencies gain customers with rideshare practices — Point A to Point B service in low-density areas — that are filling a clear need.
In Support of Municipal Sidewalk Plowing in Minneapolis
In theory, Minneapolis’ snow shoveling bylaws are sufficient to make the sidewalks bare within 24 hours of snowfall. In practice, the onset of winter means impassable sidewalks for many.
Of Gardens and Greenways: Digging into the Soo Line Garden Fight
The Greenway needs ADA-compliant access routes, and Hennepin County has found one. Problem: It’s through a community garden, where opposition has taken deep roots.
Benchmarking: a 3:2:1 Recipe for Success
Streets.mn contributor Pine Salica has a fresh zeal and appreciation for benches, and a pitch for streets that make space for more of them.