Ride Along as the Northstar Makes a Comeback
If a commuter train runs more often, are more people likely to take it? Metro Transit is banking on it with an expanded Northstar schedule.
Category: Transit
Dr. Strangebus or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Trolleybus
Take a rollicking ride through the history of mass transit (or at least the trolleybus) through the lens and language of science fiction.
Observations from a Minnesota Urbanist in Belgium, the Netherlands and Greece
What can three European countries tell us about urban life? A lot: From design to transportation, their towns excel at human-scale development.
Thoughts on I-94, and Yet Another Idea
The I-94 trench between Minneapolis and St. Paul is rife with possibilities for transformation, from express rail service to a Midtown Greenway extension.
Let’s (St)roll There — Renaissance Festival by Transit
Getting to the Renaissance Festival doesn’t have to be a hassle anymore! Follow one group as they take transit to Fest.
The Northstar Link Is Actually Pretty Good!
While it may not be as good as the long-wished-for direct train to St. Cloud, the Northstar Link shuttle is a viable stand-in.
The Future of Transit
Several current pilot projects in Minnesota point toward exciting possibilities for public transportation. Let’s take a look!
Let’s (St)roll There — A Visit to Nicollet Island by Bus
Busing to and from Nicollet Island is a challenge. The Hennepin Avenue bridge is made for vehicles passing over the island, and the bus stops are hard to find.
Rethinking I-94: The Case for a Twin Cities S-Bahn
The proposed I-94 rail corridor would not be a sole commuter route, as MnDOT suggested, but the spine of a larger regional system.
Chart of the Day: Where Is the Orange Line Attracting Riders?
Eighteen months after the METRO Orange Line’s opening, Eoin Roux examines what the data tell us about ridership. The upshot: more riders, but fewer of them downtown.