Rerouted Lives: How Route 52 Transformed West St. Paul
In the 1960s, St. Paul’s West Side Flats were razed for highway and industrial development: displacing families, shuttering businesses, and leaving lasting social, economic and cultural scars.
Category: Infrastructure
Deer Highway: How the U.S. Route 14 Reconstruction was Retrofitted to Prevent Wildlife Collisions
A quiet culvert along Highway 14 reveals how Minnesota engineers retrofitted a major reconstruction project to reduce deer-vehicle collisions.
Bloomington’s Nicollet Avenue: A Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Build Better
An upcoming reconstruction project has the potential to bring high-quality infrastructure changes that connect the community and extend continuity with the rest of Nicollet.
Transit Access & Walkability for a Recent Protest
Transit riders and cyclists converged on Fort Snelling’s Whipple Federal Building as Secretary Noem spoke, highlighting accessibility gaps and multimodal routes to protest.
For drivers and transit users, job access in nearly all major US cities is on the decline
A new report states that between 2022 and 2023, job access via car and transit declined across most large U.S. cities; walking and biking saw modest gains.
A Shared-Use Path Is Not Right for Lyndale Avenue South
The final concept plan for Lyndale Avenue South was released last month with a shared-use path. Resident Brian Mitchell argues this isn’t right for the street.
Demonstrating Potential Along 11th Avenue in Rochester
A four-block bike lane demonstration shows how thoughtful action with active transport can lead to better safety and connectivity.
Room for Improvement in Pelham Boulevard Design
The proposed road reconstruction falls short of St. Paul’s sustainability and safety goals, but there’s still time to call for a better plan.
Summit Avenue Regional Trail Battle Continues
The historic Summit Avenue has century-old infrastructure that needs to be replaced — making now the ideal time for a new bike trail.
Street Views: Highways to High-Speed Rail?
The vast land carved out for America’s highways may hold the key to unlocking long-delayed high-speed rail ambitions.