Reconnecting Communities Grants to Study Minnesota Highway Removal
Federal funding provides key support for restoration of communities, but further efforts are needed to follow through with these opportunities.
Category: Carfree
An Ode to Electric Cargo Bikes
Everything you need to know about e-cargo bikes, just in time for a “Skill Share” gathering on February 8 at Perennial Cycle in Minneapolis.
How to Simplify a Complicated Holiday
A car-free Thanksgiving celebration, even if not completely traditional, is still a time to be grateful and connected with community around you.
St. Paul to Denver by Bus and Train
When you’re committed to not flying cross-country, things can get … “interesting.” Here’s one person’s trip from St. Paul to Denver via rail and bus.
Evie Carshare Test Drive and Review
Taking Evie Carshare for a YouTube test drive, new contributor Kyle Jones shares the tips and tricks before you try one for yourself.
Moving to the Twin Cities with Car Free Midwest
Sarah Johnson, Omaha-based transportation advocate and podcaster, decided to move to the Twin Cities. Let’s follow along with her moving journey!
Car-Sharing Offers a Social Method for Sustainability
Ninety-three percent of Minnesota households have at least one car. This St. Paul family has two — but one is a loaner for a small community of car-free friends.
National Links: The Money Mustache Says No Cars
The fate of bike share systems run by Lyft, a car-free development in Tempe, ADUs for aging adults and more in National Links.
The Decline of HourCar Makes ‘Car-Free’ Less Convenient
In the last five years, HourCar’s service has seen a steep decline, due to a reduced number of vehicles, a lack of basic maintenance and plain old neglect.
National Links: Going Car-Free in Middle America
Car-free living in the heartland, junk traffic science, 15-minute-city conspiracies and more in this week’s National Links.