Ain’t Too Proud to Beg? Views on Pedestrian Call Buttons
Some urbanism advocates describe call buttons as “beg buttons,” as humiliating or shameful to pedestrians. Turns out, not everybody feels that way.
Category: Greater Minnesota
The Emperor Has no Hyperloop
A rapid-transit option from the Twin Cities to Rochester sounds great, but for so, so many reasons, hyperloop ain’t it.
What Is the Great American Rail-Trail? And What Does it Have to Do With Minnesota?
The ambitious plan for a transcontinental multi-use path doesn’t involve Minnesota — yet. But that doesn’t rule out a connection to our growing statewide bike network.
Reflections on Safety, Style and Biking in the Dark
New, Minnesota-based technologies promise to make cyclists more visible to drivers during low light. But they may upset some cyclists’ sense of style.
Presenting WTIP: Bryan Hansel Bikepacks Northern Minnesota’s Border-to-Border Touring Route
A photographer from Grand Marais previews an upcoming DNR touring route. And the podcast team looks back on our favorite episodes of 2023!
Ride Along as the Northstar Makes a Comeback
If a commuter train runs more often, are more people likely to take it? Metro Transit is banking on it with an expanded Northstar schedule.
A Confluence of Experiences at the Confluence Hotel
St. Paul cyclists Dan Gjelten and Lisa Burke share their cycling adventure to Hastings in fitting tribute to autumn weather, bike infrastructure and repurposed buildings.
Walking the Historic Stairs of Stillwater
Steve Gjerdingen was on a mission to find all five of the historic staircases in downtown Stillwater. He succeeded. Follow his route, then walk it yourself!
Pedestrians: Speak Up About the Street Design You Need!
The pedestrian crosswalk button near Denfeld High School in Duluth is inaccessible for some people all of the time, and all people some of the time.
Minnesota Projects Funded Through the Federal Infrastructure Bill
Signed into law in 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is funding transportation infrastructure across Minnesota, from Little Falls to St. Paul.