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.
Category: Transportation
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.
Perspective of a Newcomer to Minneapolis: Getting to Know Uptown by Bike and Bus
Why I uprooted my life in Denver to settle in Minneapolis.
Capital City Snow Pros
Snow season is one of the biggest challenges for Minnesota’s transportation system. Let’s chat with the folks who make sure the snow gets cleared! Links Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his […]
Is the B Line Faster than the 21?
A pair of transit geeks ride the new Metro B Line end-to-end to see whether all its promised upgrades—from bus lanes to off-board payment—actually deliver the faster trip Metro Transit advertised.