Reflections of a Former Streets.mn Chair
Reflections on the evolution of Streets.mn since the pandemic by former Co-Chair Glen Johnson Read »
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Northstar: Never Given a Chance
With the Northstar Line now shut down, I reminisce about our short-lived commuter rail, how history is repeating itself with this shut down, and what the future holds for the transit system of the Twin Cities without Northstar. Read »
Protecting Our Wells and Groundwater in Elko New Market
Elko New Market’s heavy groundwater pumping harms private wells, sparking resident outrage, legal options, and calls for stronger water protections over industrial water use. Read »
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! Read »
Dibble & Hornstein: Friends Who Legislate Together Stay Together
We chat with Scott Dibble and Frank Hornstein about how their friendship and transportation advocacy shaped their legislative careers. Read »
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. Read »
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A History of Minnesota’s Highways: Part Three
The Construction Programs of the 1920s Previously, Part 1 of this series discussed some early roads in Minnesota’s pioneer era and the privately maintained auto trails in the early motoring era. Part 2 discussed the generation-long ramp-up of state involvement in highway construction, culminating with the inauguration of a system both owned and maintained by […] Read »
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Newsletter: LRT guide, Amtrak to Chicago, and walkability at a recent protest
In this issue of the newsletter: a local guide to LRT, transit & walkability at a protest, Midtown Greenway at 25 on the podcast, plus the latest events! Read »
