Putting Metro Transit Under the Microscope
A dedicated rider and longtime chronicler of mass transit, Ian Gaida screams into the void about route and service improvements he’d like to see from Metro Transit.
Category: Humor
St. Paul Port Authority Announces ‘Ayd Mill Stroad’ Redevelopment Plan
What could be more convenient than big-box shopping in the heart of the city, easily accessible by car for suburban drivers?
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.
Vehicular Walking: Take the Lane!
A growing national movement supports Vehicular Walkers — those who consider themselves cars and choose to move on foot with traffic, not confined to sidewalks.
An Energetic Cost Analysis Diagram Concluding the Superiority of Saint Paul
Since the dawn of time, philosophers have debated whether Minneapolis is really as great as it thinks it is. With the assistance of cutting-edge IBM Thinkpad 230t supercomputers equipped with Wacom data analyzers, urban theorists have finally proven what those of the Silver City have always known: Saint Paul rules and Minneapolis drools. Enjoy that […]
The Alt-Bike Movement of St. Paul
I said, “We’re gonna make Saint Paul a world-class bicycling and walking city.” My slogan was “Get America Walking Again”!
St. Paul Announces Sweeping Transportation Policy Changes
Mayor Allcity announced that in light of our declared climate emergency, degrading city and resident finances, and public safety and health challenges brought about by car dependency, our streets and transportation systems will no longer prioritize private car drivers above all other transportation modes. Instead, people walking, biking, and rolling (hereafter simply referred to as “people”) will no longer be treated mostly as an afterthought by city planners and engineers and the safety and convenience of low-carbon, active transportation modes will be prioritized.
Menards Announces New “Live. Work. Save Big Money” Concept
Golden Valley, Minn — following in the footsteps of other lifestyle brands, Wisconsin-based Menard, Inc. has announced ambitious plans to expand its home improvement stores into mixed-use lifestyle centers. “Live. Work. Save Big Money.” is the co-living concept to integrate luxury apartments with everyday low prices on popular brands. Following market trends Although Menards Living […]
Saint Paul Floats New Libertarian Paving Policy
Faced with a cash-strapped Public Works budget, an endless supply of potholes, property tax unrest and a non-profit laden tax base, the City of Saint Paul is looking to a new policy approach to maintaining its streets. Using municipal technology grant from the Bloomberg Foundation, the city is set to debut a new road funding […]
MnDOT to Combat Dangerous Scourge of ‘Distracted Walking’ at Mall of America
April 1, Bloomington — The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced an exciting new effort in its campaign to fight the dangerous epidemic of distracted walking, by targeting one of the metro area’s most dangerous areas for distracted pedestrians: the Mall of America. “Distracted driving claims thousands of lives each year,” noted MnDOT Commissioner […]