The Time of the Opt-Outs is Over
You could have five or six transit operators or just one.
Category: Advocacy
Call to Action: Stop the H Line from precluding future bikeway in Saint Anthony Park!
Advocates from Saint Paul and Minneapolis are concerned that the proposed H Line station locations will inhibit better bike infrastructure through Saint Anthony Park, when all modes of travel can be accommodated on Como Avenue.
No Kings: Case Study in Regional Transit
On March 28, more than 100,000 people converged at the State Capitol for the No Kings protest, demonstrating the powerful role of transit in uniting a movement.
The Ghost on the Corner: A History of the Midway CVS
From a contested 2007 construction to boarded windows, looting, legal fights, and a city-forced demolition — the story of one building that became a symbol of everything Midway has struggled with for two decades.
The 2026 Urbanist Legislative Agenda: A Mid-Session Check-In
Session update: rail corridors, Waymo, Yes to Homes, e-motos, super speeders and the defensive work that didn’t make the podcast preview.
Twin Cities to Fargo: A Maximalist Approach
Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.
The Students Shaping Urbanist Advocacy
The young transportation activists of today are the legislators of tomorrow. Let’s meet some of the students who are getting involved in advocacy at an early age!
The Aunties of Active Mobility: Alice and Reyna
Profiling two auntie-advocates whose community-rooted biking leadership in Duluth and Minneapolis strengthens active transportation networks, challenges inequity, and expands mobility access across Minnesota.
Bloomington’s Nicollet Avenue: A Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Build Better
An upcoming reconstruction project has the potential to bring high-quality infrastructure changes that connect the community and extend continuity with the rest of Nicollet.
A Tale of Twin Cities: Responses to Encampments and Renter Protections
Twin Cities’ encampment responses and renter protections differ sharply: Minneapolis emphasizes clearing camps, while St. Paul explores stabilization policies and stronger tenant rights.