Street Views: A Conference Fights Highways
Takeaways from the Communities Over Highways National Summit, where freeway-removal advocates from across the country shared their experiences and perspectives.
Category: Advocacy
The Northstar Is Dead! Long Live the Northstar!
The commuter line is under threat from multiple directions, but with some tweaks, it could actually play a key role in Minnesota transit.
Need a New Railcar Fleet? Why Not Talgo?
With Amtrak cancelling runs on three routes and transporting some passengers via buses, why not consider a more futuristic fleet?
Street Illegal, Part 2: Readers and Leaders Speak Out
Following up on reader comments about their experiences with noise pollution, the challenges around implementing automated noise enforcement and how you can help.
E-Bikes Mean Freedom for Low-Vision Bicyclists
Recently enacted and proposed regulations requiring licenses or insurance for e-bike riders threaten a vital transportation lifeline for Americans who can’t drive.
Walk the Talk: At-Grade I-94, E-bike Summit and Lake Harriet Festivals
Explore upcoming meetings and events in the Twin Cities from the Rethinking I-94 PAC Meeting to the Lake Harriet Art Shanties.
Urbanist Book Recommendations for 2025
Our author reviews the urbanist literature he enjoyed in 2024 and previews some books he wants to read in 2025.
All We Need Is Enteignen for Socio-Technical Breakthroughs
Berlin’s DWE movement seeks to make housing a permanent public good. The Twin Cities and Berlin show potential for radical change, if we learn from the past.
The Urbanist Case for Nuclear Power Part 2: From Micro to Macro
Explore how nuclear reactors harness atomic forces to generate electricity, from traditional water-cooled designs to cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing power generation.
Walk the Talk: Highway Expansion and Community Connection
MnDOT’s Highway 252/I-94 public meeting, Frogtown Radio’s Hoppy Hour, an updated state rail plan and a daylong Community Connections conference.