Legislative Session Wrap-up 2023
Minnesota just finished a historic legislative session! Let’s hear from leading transportation advocates about what we accomplished.
Category: Transportation
New Transportation Law Hopes to get Minnesotans Moving
Eight things you should know about the historic transportation bill and how it will affect drivers, cyclists, train users and walkers throughout Minnesota.
Introducing the Recently-Signed-Into-Law Transportation Omnibus Bill
Governor Tim Walz recently signed the One Minnesota budget, which included new transportation investments and long sought-for provisions.
Car-Sharing Offers a Social Method for Sustainability
Ninety-three percent of Minnesota households have at least one car. This St. Paul family has two — but one is a loaner for a small community of car-free friends.
Walk the Talk: Discuss Transportation, Explore Minneapolis
Comment on St. Paul bike plans, tour Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles, learn about active transportation planning and more!
St. Paul’s Sales Tax Proposal Is a Regional Slam Dunk for City Streets
St. Paul’s proposed sales tax increase would allow for a serious investment in city parks and streets. It’s been sold as a pothole fix, but here’s a cyclist’s case for the policy.
MnDOT Completes Rethinking I-94 Process, Announces Spot Mobility Improvements for 23 Miles
MnDOT announces strategic spot mobility improvement for Interstate 94, from Brooklyn Center to Maplewood.
The Decline of HourCar Makes ‘Car-Free’ Less Convenient
In the last five years, HourCar’s service has seen a steep decline, due to a reduced number of vehicles, a lack of basic maintenance and plain old neglect.
Transit Is in Trouble: Can We Expect Anyone to Come Help?
When your experience of riding the light-rail doesn’t mesh with the long-term solutions being proposed, what do you do? Speak up!
National Links: Induced Demand Justifies Freeways
Induced demand denial, local solutions for affordable housing, “Livable Streets 2.0” and more in this week’s National Links.