Category: Bicycling

A paved pedestrian and bike bridge leading into downtown Minneapolis, with concrete barriers marked “Bikes and Pedestrians Only” blocking car access. The city skyline rises in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
This simple modal filter at the east entrance to the Stone Arch Bridge prevents vehicles from entering the bridge while allowing cyclists and pedestrians to pass.

A Simple Tool for Safer Streets

• September 5, 2025

I love modal filters, and you should too. Here are some great examples and three places where they should be made permanent.

A cyclist waits for a large SUV to pass by so the bicyclist can cross the road.
A person on a bike waits while drivers cross the Kutzky Park trail crossing at 11th Avenue Northwest. The intersection has pavement paint and painted curb extensions. Despite those improvements, many drivers like this one still don’t stop for people on bikes and on foot. Photo: John Molseed

Demonstrating Potential Along 11th Avenue in Rochester

• September 4, 2025

A four-block bike lane demonstration shows how thoughtful action with active transport can lead to better safety and connectivity.