Traffic Calming in Whittier During a Vigil for Alex Pretti
Transportation networks of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers are resilient and adaptive to sudden changes. A recent gathering in Whittier was a natural experiment.
Category: Streets
Bloomington’s South Loop and Old Shakopee Road: How Much of a Barrier?
A massive seven-lane road in Bloomington’s South Loop carries fewer than 4,000 cars daily—raising the question: Why not right-size or remove it for a walkable future?
Capital City Snow Pros
Snow season is one of the biggest challenges for Minnesota’s transportation system. Let’s chat with the folks who make sure the snow gets cleared! Links Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his […]
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.
Complete Streets are Good for Business
Complete streets aren’t just for those biking, walking and using transit: they’ll also benefit motorists, residents and, yes, even business owners.
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.
A Simple Tool for Safer Streets
I love modal filters, and you should too. Here are some great examples and three places where they should be made permanent.
How Municipal State Aid Standards Might Make 35th & 36th Streets More Dangerous
Stringent pro-motorist design standards at a state program providing funds for municipal roadway projects create a double-edged sword for a South Minneapolis thoroughfare.
Are Stop Signs the Answer to Safer Streets?
They reduce vehicle speeds, create safer streets, and they’re cheap and easy to install. Why aren’t we installing more stop signs?
Highlights From the New Street Designs at NE Hennepin and First
Our Streets.mn co-founder takes a look at new street designs for Northeast Minneapolis’ NE Hennepin Avenue and First Avenue NE.