From Smoky Sunsets to Utility Cycling: One Man’s Solution to Climate Despair
See how to take action for the climate by curbing auto emissions through Utility Cycling.
Category: Carfree
Thoughts on Being a Car-Free Family
Individuals may opt to go car-free fairly easily, but what about families? Learn how a 50-year-old who’s never had a driver’s license and her partner inspired their now-grown children to a more climate-friendly way of life.
Can You Imagine One Day a Week Without a Car?
Several local transportation and advocacy groups have banded together in a weeks-long celebration dubbed Car-Free MSP as a lead-up to World Car-Free Day on September 22. See how participating can leave a positive impact.
Walk the Talk: Car-Free Day and Film Premieres
Streets.mn’s carefully curated, highly partisan collection of both serious and fun-loving events, community meetings and opportunities for engagement
National Links: Wildfire Sprinklers
In Spain, two towns have erected a tower system, called the Guardian Project, to slow encroaching wildfires.
National Links: Gentrification and Bike Lanes
Stories from across the country and around the world show the harsher effect of climate change on the poor and how banning cars could help solve the problem.
Tips for Utilitarian Cycling, Part 1
Getting started with biking on a daily basis can be an intimidating experience! This week Ian and fellow bike commuter Melody Hoffmann talk about the solutions they have developed for the challenges of utilitarian cycling. Stay tuned for part 2 with even more tips!
Dogs by Bike
A senior dog with separation anxiety who howls can’t be left alone at home for long. What to do in a one-car family? A fancy dog backpack and a simple cargo bike.
It’s Time for Minnesota to Develop a New Pedestrian Mall
Minneapolis is a great city. We have a thriving food scene, some of the best biking trails in the country and a park system envied by all. However, we do not have a bustling Pedestrian Mall.
Are Electric Vehicles ‘Multimodal’ or Just Less Bad for the Environment?
Electric vehicles are a positive step away from the pollution of gas-guzzling SUVs and other cars. But do we shortcut the hard work of habit change by promoting them as multimodal?