Celebrating Ten Years With All Aboard Minnesota
Passenger train advocacy organization All Aboard Minnesota is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Let’s learn the history of the organization!
Category: Advocacy
Dr. Strangebus or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Trolleybus
Take a rollicking ride through the history of mass transit (or at least the trolleybus) through the lens and language of science fiction.
What They Learned in the 1970s
Nine guidelines for organizations trying to make change in cities and neighborhoods — from a 1978 book on urban community development.
Amazon in the Bike Lane
MSP bike lanes are routinely blocked by Amazon delivery trucks. The solution is empowering workers to improve safety and working conditions.
Walk the Talk: Ride to End ALZ and Fixing Streets
A ride to end Alzheimer’s, possibly the last Open Streets in Minneapolis and your chance to advocate for more safety features in Columbia Heights.
Support St. Paul’s Neighborhood Zoning Reform
St. Paul is considering zoning changes to legalize more housing in our neighborhoods. Testify in person on October 4 or email the City Council.
Thoughts on I-94, and Yet Another Idea
The I-94 trench between Minneapolis and St. Paul is rife with possibilities for transformation, from express rail service to a Midtown Greenway extension.
Lies Cast in Bronze: A Tour of Twin Cities Historical Markers
Historical markers may seem like trustworthy narrators of the past, but in truth, they are only outdated maps that reflect all the biases and motivations of the people who paid to erect them.
Walk the Talk: Rethinking I-94 and Going Car-Free
Get involved! From St. Paul to Mankato, several upcoming events in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota highlight the multi-modal transportation future we need.
A Primer on Community Ownership
Community real estate ownership provides stability, affordability and community-based wealth. There are established and developing models throughout the Twin Cities.