Street Views: Taming Traffic
The City of Minneapolis and other local authorities could do more to calm traffic on the city’s busy streets. But who owns the road?
Category: Transportation
Street Views: Transportation on the Ballot
As discourse ramps up in the final days of campaigning, one issue – despite its impact on the economy, climate and equity – remains overlooked this election cycle.
A Midtown Greenway Light Rail Is Still a Good Idea
The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis could and should host light rail. Here’s how the route and alignment might look in the future.
Walk the Talk: Fundraising, Transit Improvements and Voting(!)
Our Streets hosts a fundraiser. Move Minneapolis focuses on the business impacts of street construction. And Streets.mn looks at local elections.
Walk the Talk: Public Art and Transit Overhauls
Seven opportunities to weigh in on Metro Transit’s new post-pandemic plan; rally for a Livable Lyndale; and biking to pick apples in Rochester.
Walk the Talk: Car-Free MSP and Planning for Freight
From car-free celebrations to helping the state plan for freight, September holds some great opportunities to get involved with sustainable causes.
Is the Amtrak Borealis Train Really a Flop?
A deep dive into how Borealis stacks up against the competition refutes a Twin Cities Business claim that the new train to Chicago is underperforming.
Walk the Talk: Rail Updates, National Night Out and Honoring Philando
Attend a public meeting about the Blue Line Extension. Join the annual Central Honors Philando event in St. Paul. And more ways to get involved.
Minnesota’s New Rideshare Companies Seek Market Niche
Better pay for drivers. Multiple passenger pickup and a focus on folks who can’t drive. Now all the new rideshare companies need is name recognition.
Walk the Talk: Bike Riding and Fundraising
July is the time for outdoor activities: for exercise, socializing and contributing to causes like sustainable transportation and ethical treatment of animals.