National Links: Depaving the Streets
Pavement in Los Angeles, pedestrianizing Oxford Street, urban highways, and more Read »
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The Remarkable Garden of Miss Iris (Republished)
"Saint Paul by Bike" blogger Wolfie Browender leads readers to interesting neighborhoods throughout St. Paul. In Frogtown, he visits Frogtown Farms and Miss Iris, lover of plants, mosaics and other works of art. Read »
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. Read »
National Links: Greener Machines
FRA proposes splitting up Amtrak, Zurich green roof mandate, and truck pollution has health impacts in Australia Read »
Streets Are Third Spaces: A Call to Reclaim Them
This year has underscored the urgency of neighborly connection amid federal violence on our streets. The urbanist solution? Close your block in a way that repairs and reconnects. Read »
Book Club: The Lost Cause
New York Times best selling author Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss his 2023 solarpunk novel The Lost Cause! Read »
Feature
20 Reasons Americans are Rediscovering Walking
Following Surgeon General’s prescription, Americans have rediscovered that a simple stroll is good for health, happiness and social harmony. Walking is not just a good idea, it’s a growing movement that can boost our health, happiness, economy and sense of social harmony. This article outlines 20 signs that walking is picking up speed across America—a […] Read »
Classic Articles
15 things I’ve Learned in 1500 Miles of Stroller Running
It’s way easier to get a child into a stroller than a car seat. Most Minnesota drivers ignore the crosswalk laws. But they’re more likely to stop for you when you have a stroller. There are two interpretations of this pattern. Strollers genuinely make you more visible. Or, there’s a lot of chosen ignorance of […] Read »
#SaferStreets are better for businesses, families, and the community
One of the biggest challenges in our current transportation system is the way our streets are designed. In many parts of our communities, the only safe option for people to get around town is to drive a car, raising costs and limiting options for businesses, families, and the community as a whole. Last year, St […] Read »
‘One Killed Here’: Early 20th-Century Minneapolis Traffic Safety Campaigns
The advent of automobiles and accompanying pedestrian casualties shook up Minneapolis. Over the first half of the 20th century, the city saw a series of public awareness campaigns led by municipal government and local newspapers, with slogans that evolved from “Safety Over Sorrow” and “One Killed Here” to “Traffic Victims” and “Safest Big City … […] Read »
Latest Newsletter
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 »
