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The Blue Line will provide a strong north-south connection to the northwestern suburbs, but how will riders travel east or west from their destination? A new Bus Rapid Transit line could fix this last-mile problem, and expand the train's usefulness. Photo by Jaron McNamara on Flickr.

Blue Line Extension Part 3: A BRT Proposal

Richie Song • March 29, 2024

The Blue Line extension project promises to increase transit connectivity in the northwest suburbs, but only north-south. Our writer proposes a line running east-west.

Tunnels of the Twin Cities Suburbs

Notable Tunnels of the Twin Cities Suburbs

Dan Marshall • September 17, 2020

Many suburbs have retrofitted bicycle infrastructure, usually so that vulnerable users won’t slow automotive throughput. Along the way, many of these projects have spawned tunnels, which are always fun.

Real Life Graphic Designer Looks at City Logos II: The Return of the Refreshed

Land Use

Bill Lindeke • April 17, 2015

[See also the first installment of A Real Life Graphic Designer Looks at City Logos, where an actual professional working-for-a-large-Twin-Cities-company graphic designer discussed the logos of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, Apple Valley, and many other Minnesota cities.] Bill Lindeke (BL): Hello how are you today? Do you have time to chat? Real-Life Graphic Designer (RLGD): Great. […]