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.
Category: Freeways
Rethinking I-94: The Case for a Twin Cities S-Bahn
The proposed I-94 rail corridor would not be a sole commuter route, as MnDOT suggested, but the spine of a larger regional system.
Re-imagining the Re-thinking I-94 Proposals
MnDOT has advanced its regressive options for “reimagining” Interstate 94. Our author imagines and explains some more creative, climate-friendly solutions.
Rethinking I-94 West
As with the neighborhoods between Minneapolis and St. Paul, I-94 west of downtown Minneapolis exacted a heavy toll on the urban fabric. Here’s one proposal of how to repair some of that damage.
New Research Highlights the Problems of Urban Freeways
Recent academic studies can help us better understand the consequences of routing freeways through our populated urban areas.
MnDOT Completes Rethinking I-94 Process, Announces Spot Mobility Improvements for 23 Miles
MnDOT announces strategic spot mobility improvement for Interstate 94, from Brooklyn Center to Maplewood.
The Feasibility of an I-94 Boulevard Conversion
Changes are coming to the 7.5-mile stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul. A boulevard conversion should be part of the conversation.
With Traffic Congestion Worsening, Build the NLX Between Minneapolis and Duluth
Ask your Minnesota legislators to pledge a firm commitment to building the safe, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly Northern Lights Express.
National Links: Short-Term Rentals Cause Small-Town Problems
Short-term vacation rentals in destination small towns — in warm climates and even Duluth — are eating up housing stock; plus other national news
I-94 in the Union Park District: A History of Prioritizing Speed Over Community
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is planning the first major reconstruction since I-94 opened. This got us thinking about what Union Park was like before the highway was built.