Minnesota’s Hidden Intercity Bus Network Revisited
All the lamenting about the lack of public transportation between the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota ignores the network that already exists.
Category: Transportation
Walk the Talk: Survey Sifting, Canvassing and Mapping Olson Memorial
Help Bring Back 6th, hit up hockey fans about the Purple Line, lobby legislators and more ways to engage on local issues.
St. Paul Sales Tax: What Comes Next?
A new 1% sales tax means St. Paul Public Works will have more funding, but will new money be wasted on old ideas?
The Emperor Has no Hyperloop
A rapid-transit option from the Twin Cities to Rochester sounds great, but for so, so many reasons, hyperloop ain’t it.
Expanding Statewide Transit: Lessons from Colorado
Transit is growing in the Twin Cities. But can we use Colorado’s admirable example to improve transit and multimodal transportation throughout the state?
An Ode to Electric Cargo Bikes
Everything you need to know about e-cargo bikes, just in time for a “Skill Share” gathering on February 8 at Perennial Cycle in Minneapolis.
Highway 280 Traffic Projections: Days of Future Past
Does anyone ever follow up to see whether traffic projections come true? A look back at early 1990s predictions for Highway 280 compared with recent years.
Walk the Talk: Bike Plan and I-94 Advocacy, Plus Our Award-winning Bridge
Keep an eye on an emerging state rail plan, tour a potential site for a new Mississippi Trail Bridge and more opportunities to engage.
Ten Active Transportation Trends to Watch in 2024: Lessons from Mpact
After hosting a workshop where participants identified trends in active transportation, our writer predicts what to watch for in 2024 and beyond.
Making Transit Work in the Suburbs
How can suburban transit become more affordable to develop, and serve riders in a car-centric market? Retired transit planner Aaron Isaacs gives an overview.