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.
Category: Streets
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.
Plogging and Plalking: Saving the World, One Litter Bit at a Time
Walks and jogs can be even more purposeful — for you and your neighbors — if you pick up trash along the way.
An East Side Craftsman’s Link to the Hill House?
A tour through several St. Paul neighborhoods, including old school buildings, empty storefronts with unique architecture and homes boasting historical connections.
Inspiration from China
From high-speed trains to bike-friendly infrastructure and an abundance of electric vehicles, China’s cities could offer some valuable lessons.
Dangerous Designs: The Current State of 35th and 36th Streets
South Minneapolis’ 35th and 36th streets are important neighborhood corridors. They’re also dangerous and dispiriting for non-drivers. Advocates hope that changes soon.