How should Saint Paul improve its zoning along transit routes?
Saint Paul is considering rezoning land – but how to do it? Luke Hanson argues we need to upzone, especially along transit routes.
Category: Transportation
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.
Is Amtrak Really Better? Data on Travel Climate Impact
A data-driven comparison examines the climate impacts of traveling from Minneapolis by car, Amtrak and plane, highlighting tradeoffs in emissions and efficiency.
How to Bike to the State Fair in [2026]
Biking to the Great Minnesota Get-Together can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful than driving — if you can find the right route.
The north metro needs the growth and opportunity the Blue Line Extension can provide
Buses alone are not enough. Light rail would add the kind of reliability, permanence and economic development the area needs.
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.
Groome Shuttle – MSP Airport to Eau Claire
Airport shuttles are an often-overlooked tool in the ground transportation network. Follow along as Steve’s Wanderlust highlights the connection between the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, Wisconsin!
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.
Half the Work Is Done: The Clear-Cut Case for a Subway in the I-94 Trench
The I-94 trench is an open cut waiting to be covered. Before we fill it, build a subway that merges Minneapolis and St. Paul into one downtown.
The Coming Crash We Built Ourselves, Part 1: The Second Rent
Automotive ownership is already the second-largest household cost for most Minnesotans. Auto debt has hit historic highs. The bubble is about to burst — and we don’t even have the language to respond.