Amazon in the Bike Lane
MSP bike lanes are routinely blocked by Amazon delivery trucks. The solution is empowering workers to improve safety and working conditions.
Category: Policy
A Primer on Community Ownership
Community real estate ownership provides stability, affordability and community-based wealth. There are established and developing models throughout the Twin Cities.
Minnesota Adopts the Safety Stop
As of this week, Minnesota cyclists are legally free to roll through stop signs when the safety allows. Here’s why this is good for everyone.
Rethinking Mississippi River Boulevard
The southbound vehicle lane of Mississippi River Boulevard should be converted to a two-way bikeway. The time to do it is now.
National Links: Electric Buses and Personal Space
Water in the desert, working from home, cranky neighbors, and why we hate the sight of cars in urban spaces.
Legislative Session Wrap-up 2023
Minnesota just finished a historic legislative session! Let’s hear from leading transportation advocates about what we accomplished.
Minnesota Is Not California
Cities are not all the same! And we need to bear that in mind when considering new housing policies, because results may vary.
ADUs Are Working Great — Just Not for the Twin Cities
Overheated coastal housing markets have seen remarkable ADU booms, while the Twin Cities has had negligible ADU development.
St. Paul City Planners Are Ready for Missing Middle Housing
Two recent reports show that St. Paul’s city planners have made their decision: They’re ready to legalize neighborhood-scale density.
Rep. Steve Elkins Has a Plan for Housing Abundance
In the 2023 Minnesota legislative session, Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington) is pitching a comprehensive and complementary set of housing policies.