Meandering (and More) With BikeMN
BikeMN hosts several large group rides throughout the state! They fundraise and also serve to strengthen local chapters of this statewide coalition.
Category: Greater Minnesota
A Check-in With Minnesota’s Trunk Highway System
Like city streets, Minnesota’s “trunk” highway system is always changing. Monte Castleman provides an update on some big changes to the administration of Minnesota’s roads.
What New Statewide Polling Teaches Us About Housing and Land Use Policy
A survey of registered voters shows that Minnesotans prioritize housing affordability — and support the state Legislature acting on housing and land use policy.
Streets.mn to Co-Host Contributors’ Workshop in Rochester
Streets.mn and We Bike Rochester are collaborating on a contributors’ workshop, May 11. Learn to advocate for and write about transportation, housing and land use policies!
Inside Bemidji’s Plan to Attract Teleworkers
Early in the pandemic, Bemidji offered to pay teleworkers to move there. Let’s take a trip to find out how it went!
Statewide Conversations From the Bike/Walk Summit
We took the opportunity at BikeMN’s summit on capitol hill to chat with activists from across the state about cycling in their communities.
Keeping Building Materials Out of Landfills Is Heroic Work
We generate twice as much construction demolition debris as we do household trash. Melissa Wenzel is working to change that in Minnesota.
What the FRA Long-Distance Study Could Mean for Minnesota
Amtrak is having a moment, though it may be hard yet to see the results. A new study may provide clues about what’s to come.
Minnesota’s Hidden Intercity Bus Network Revisited
All the lamenting about the lack of public transportation between the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota ignores the network that already exists.
Zoning Reform Takes a Positive First Step at the Legislature
The Twin Cities have been on the forefront of pro-housing land use and zoning policy. Will the Minnesota legislature join the movement?