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.
Category: Greater Minnesota
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?
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.
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!