Overthinking I-94 (Part 1/4) : Parsing the Scoping Decision Document
MNDOT’s Rethinking I-94 alternative selection process looks objective, but how well does that hold up?
Category: Transportation
I Am Exactly the Person Who Needs I-94
I drive I-94 to Stillwater every day because it’s rational. Here’s why that makes me the best argument for tearing it out.
Duluth-to-Minneapolis Electric Train Doesn’t Have to be a Dream
“More than 100 years ago, this dream died. … (That) does not mean (it) has to be gone forever.”
North Loop Viaduct – Sensible Urbanism and Finances
When discussing the benefits of better urban planning, the financial benefits to the area must also be taken into account.
Train Tunnels Under the St. Louis River
Adding a tunnel under the St. Louis River would provide better connectivity between the Twin Ports for pedestrians, cyclists and Northern Lights Express users.
Twin Cities to Fargo: A Maximalist Approach
Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.
National Links: City Lists are Bunk
Electric car research in California, LA metro doesn’t want more riders, and more.
Mobility Scavenging: Filling the gaps of transportation with Evie
An anecdotal account of getting around car-forward infrastructure, without a car. How a Twin Cities-based car share organization can help!
The Accidental Backbone: A 100-Year History of Incrementalism on Highway 36
Highway 36 evolved from a 1930s “disjointed mess” into a critical regional “backbone,” shaped by reactive suburban growth, jurisdictional friction, and incremental infrastructure compromises.
National Links: Air Quality Reductions from Pricing
NYC congestion pricing slashes pollution, but Dallas transit faces tax-cap tension. Meanwhile, city-builder games reveal our car-centric design, and housing needs a massive workforce mobilization.