The Time of the Opt-Outs is Over
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Category: Suburbia
The Quarterly Transit Report: March 2026
Metro Transit continues to increase its workforce, leading to more frequency improvements effective with the quarterly service change on March 14.
Bloomington’s New Municipal Buildings
Bloomington has some exciting updates coming, from new fire stations to a new community center. Read about how it happened, and why.
Meet Route 725: A new Crosstown Bus Line for the Northwest Suburbs
A new crosstown route demonstrates how to provide quick, efficient service in the suburbs while connecting riders to commercial, business and transit hubs.
Brooklyn Park Adopts the Ambitious Northwest Growth Area Development Plan
Brooklyn Park approved a 700-acre Northwest Growth Area Plan to spur biotech, housing, and transit-oriented development amid economic challenges.
Street Views: The Great Multi-Modal Get-Together
The Minnesota State Fair’s investment in options to “get there” by transit and biking sets a year-round example for the metro.
Suburbia and the Emerging Demographic Structure
As Baby Boomers seek senior housing in warmer climes and young professionals seek denser urban living, the suburbs have lost their purpose.
Considering a ‘Donut Theory’ of Development in Minnesota
Minnesota’s suburban “donut” has devoured resources, jobs and hospitals — deepening decline in both rural towns and inner-city neighborhoods.
Fighting for Safe Streets in the Western Suburbs
Cedar Lake Road puts students, workers and residents at risk every day, with deadly design choices embedded just outside three public schools.
Metro micro: How Has the Rollout Gone?
Metro Transit has started rolling out their microtransit service areas, starting in Roseville and Woodbury. Jeb Rach has experience in both areas. Let’s hear what the experience is like!