The Quarterly Transit Report–August 2026
This quarter’s report includes two major bus line makeovers, plus an introduction to traffic signal priority for buses and trains.
Category: Streets
Gamifying Street Design: MnDOT’s Complete Streets Engagement Kits
How do you take something as technical as designing a street layout and make it accessible to the majority of people?
The Quarterly Transit Report: June 2026
June’s quarterly service change brings expanded bus service to the northwest metro in lieu of the Northstar service, which ceased earlier this year.
Presenting Wedge LIVE!: Livable Lyndale
Lyndale Ave is up for reconstruction, and a group of activists have been working for the last few years to make sure it has the best design it can.
Art-A-Whirl Demonstrates the Need for Better Infrastructure in Northeast MPLS
I experienced Art-A-Whirl for the first time and I have (infrastructure) thoughts.
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.
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.