National Links: Solving the Problems of Parking Lots: https://streets.mn/2026/08/04/national-links-solving-the-problems-of-parking-lots/ Parking lots, Bay Area transit, wildfire smoke, and more.

If you care at all about land use reform and smarter transportation in Minnesota, listen to this. @ianrbuck.bsky.social put in a ton of effort, countless hours of interviews and background research. Thank you to every organization who discussed the session with us!

Streets.mn@streets.mn · 2d ago

The 2026 Legislative Wrap-up: https://streets.mn/2026/08/03/the-2026-legislative-wrap-up/ Hear from some of our favorite advocacy organizations what happened at the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, and what we're carrying forward into next year!

The 2026 Legislative Wrap-up: https://streets.mn/2026/08/03/the-2026-legislative-wrap-up/ Hear from some of our favorite advocacy organizations what happened at the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, and what we're carrying forward into next year!

For the Love of Biking: https://streets.mn/2026/07/31/for-the-love-of-biking/ Why you should try a family bike ride this summer and how to do it; groups like Kidical Mass make it easy.

Goldilocks and the Three Cities: https://streets.mn/2026/07/30/goldilocks-and-the-three-cities/ Let’s go on a ride through the three cities where I’ve lived and arrive in Minneapolis, the city that is right for me.

Lyndale Ave Reconstruction: It’s not just a space issue; it’s a money issue.: https://streets.mn/2026/07/29/lyndale-ave-reconstruction-its-not-just-a-space-issue-its-a-money-issue/ We can disagree on how the road will look, but we all want businesses to be there when construction is done.

You’re Invited to Our Annual Summer Picnic: https://streets.mn/2026/07/28/youre-invited-to-our-annual-summer-picnic/ Join us at our annual summer picnic!

Why I Like Riding The Empire Builder Over The Borealis: https://streets.mn/2026/07/27/why-i-like-riding-the-empire-builder-over-the-borealis/ Join Steve's Wanderlust on a surprisingly significant trip on the Empire Builder from Chicago to the Twin Cities.

Traveling Without a Car in the District of Columbia: https://streets.mn/2026/07/24/traveling-without-a-car-in-the-district-of-columbia/ The nation’s capital offers one of the best public transit and cycling networks in the country. We explore and offer the best tips for travel.

The “Donut”, with sprinkles: taking stock of the Star Tribune’s recent homage to suburbia: https://streets.mn/2026/07/22/the-donut-with-sprinkles-taking-stock-of-the-star-tribunes-recent-homage-to-suburbia/ Discussing the consequences of suburban migration and responding to a recently-published ...

For Fun And For Profit: Miles in Transit: https://streets.mn/2026/07/20/for-fun-and-for-profit-miles-in-transit/ Let's sit down with Miles in Transit to talk about his motivation and process for making videos of arbitrary transit riding challenges!

How Zoning, Home Building, and “Intentional Communities” Kept Rent Lower in Minneapolis: https://streets.mn/2026/07/16/how-zoning-home-building-and-intentional-communities-kept-rent-lower-in-minneapolis/ Minneapolis beat back housing rent inflation through a combination of public policy reforms ...

Walking All the Streets of Western Northeast Park: https://streets.mn/2026/07/15/walking-all-the-streets-of-western-northeast-park/ The western portion of Northeast Park was the focus for this first walk in the neighborhood. Unlike the irregularly shaped area east of Johnson, it has a grid-based...

Public Art As Traffic Calming on 36th Ave: https://streets.mn/2026/07/13/public-art-as-traffic-calming-on-36th-ave/ What happens when a group of artists notice that drivers are traveling dangerously fast? They paint a huge mural under a bridge, of course!

Experience The Most Dangerous Sidewalk That I’ve Ever Walked On: https://streets.mn/2026/07/09/duluths-most-dangerous-sidewalk/ An on-the-ground exposé of West 1st Street highlights crumbling sidewalks, accessibility issues and the need for improved pedestrian infrastructure.

Going Statewide With The Minnesota Cargo Bike Library!: https://streets.mn/2026/07/06/going-statewide-with-the-minnesota-cargo-bike-library/ Now known as the Minnesota Cargo Bike Library, let's check in with Laura Mitchell about what's new this year!

The Quarterly Transit Report: June 2026: https://streets.mn/2026/07/02/the-quarterly-transit-report-june-2026/ June's quarterly service change brings expanded bus service to the northwest metro in lieu of the Northstar service, which ceased earlier this year.

National Links: Long Term Choices: https://streets.mn/2026/07/01/national-links-long-term-choices/ Walkable neighborhoods, car ownership, and street safety

On the Motorized Tourist: https://streets.mn/2026/06/30/on-the-motorized-tourist/ How do we take the principles of car-free mobility and apply it to the places farthest away from any city?

A Modest Proposal for Infill Development in the Midway: https://streets.mn/2026/06/25/a-modest-proposal-for-infill-development-in-the-midway/ Considering quonsets as one response to contemporary housing issues in the Midway and beyond

Meet the Streets.mn 2026 Board of Directors: https://streets.mn/2026/06/23/meet-the-streets-mn-2026-board-of-directors/ Seventeen people, from the Twin Cities and beyond, have stepped forward as volunteer board members to keep Streets.mn strong and sustainable.

Groome Shuttle – MSP Airport to Eau Claire: https://streets.mn/2026/06/22/groome-shuttle-msp-airport-to-eau-claire/ Airport shuttles are an often-overlooked tool in the ground transportation network. Follow along as Steve's Wanderlust highlights the connection between the Twin Cities and Eau Cla...

"After 'pause,' another repeated idea that stood out was 'once in a lifetime opportunity;' an opportunity most commenters thought MnDOT was fumbling." www.ourstreetsmn.org/2026/02/12/p...

Pause the Rethinking I-94 Project

MnDOT should immediately pause the Rethinking I-94 project to protect Minnesota’s autonomy in deciding the future of our state’s most significant transportation mega-project and avoid locking our comm...

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Streets.mn@streets.mn · 2mo ago

Overwhelming Support to Pause Rethinking I-94; More of The Same From MnDOT: https://streets.mn/2026/06/12/policy-advisory-committee-reflections/ State lawmakers and members of the public led the call to pause Rethinking I-94 at a Zoom meeting between MnDOT and policymakers last week.

National Links: Bricks for Cooling: https://streets.mn/2026/06/18/national-links-bricks-for-cooling/ Bus shelters, transit oriented development, and urban development without subsidies

Presenting Wedge LIVE!: Livable Lyndale: https://streets.mn/2026/06/15/presenting-wedge-live-livable-lyndale/ Lyndale Ave is up for reconstruction, and a group of activists have been working for the last few years to make sure it has the best design it can.

Overwhelming Support to Pause Rethinking I-94; More of The Same From MnDOT: https://streets.mn/2026/06/12/policy-advisory-committee-reflections/ State lawmakers and members of the public led the call to pause Rethinking I-94 at a Zoom meeting between MnDOT and policymakers last week.

Let’s Make Some Art Bikes!: https://streets.mn/2026/06/11/lets-make-some-art-bikes/ Bring your creative spark on June 21, 2026 as we decorate three bicycles into public works of art to be displayed within the Twin Cities.

DEEP DIVE: Why Housing Gaps Are a Central Issue in Society: https://streets.mn/2026/06/10/deep-dive-why-housing-gaps-are-a-central-issue-in-society/ Reflecting on housing as a human right and the systems that push people into housing insecurity.

Art-A-Whirl Demonstrates the Need for Better Infrastructure in Northeast MPLS: https://streets.mn/2026/06/09/art-a-whirl-demonstrates-the-need-for-better-infrastructure-in-northeast-mpls/ I experienced Art-A-Whirl for the first time and I have (infrastructure) thoughts.

Moving My Entire Apartment By Bike: https://streets.mn/2026/06/08/moving-my-entire-apartment-by-bike/ Starting a lease one month before the end of the old lease should give enough time to move all my possessions by bike, right?