Walking the Historic Stairs of Stillwater
Steve Gjerdingen was on a mission to find all five of the historic staircases in downtown Stillwater. He succeeded. Follow his route, then walk it yourself!
Category: Walking
Pedestrians: Speak Up About the Street Design You Need!
The pedestrian crosswalk button near Denfeld High School in Duluth is inaccessible for some people all of the time, and all people some of the time.
17 Mental Maps of St. Paul
Our perceptions of a city are formed through “mental maps” we create — and those shift depending on the travel mode we use.
A Questionably Repaired Duluth Sidewalk
A flooded sidewalk makes human powered mobility difficult at best, dangerous at worst. Our reporter suggests that citizens speak up.
Let’s (St)roll There — A Visit to Nicollet Island by Bus
Busing to and from Nicollet Island is a challenge. The Hennepin Avenue bridge is made for vehicles passing over the island, and the bus stops are hard to find.
Walking All the Streets of Near North’s Old Highland
Old Highland in Minneapolis has schools, places of worship, eating establishments, industry and an abundance of Victorian-era residential.
If We Want a Shift to Walking, We Need to Prioritize Dignity
To make walking and rolling a desirable, everyday activity, we need facilities that are compliant, safe and dignified.
The Cold Equations of Roadway Safety
Concerned about faster driving? More pedestrian accidents? Less safety for cyclists? Weigh in about the City of St. Paul’s Transportation Safety Action Plan.
Vehicular Walking: Take the Lane!
A growing national movement supports Vehicular Walkers — those who consider themselves cars and choose to move on foot with traffic, not confined to sidewalks.
Dale Street Reconstruction: How Neighborhood Involvement Is Paying Off
Constructive community engagement with a planned reconstruction of Dale Street in St. Paul offers an encouraging picture for much-needed street safety improvements.