Minneapolis
Trump Administration Continues Funny Business with Transit Funding
About $2.7 billion in funds for transit projects remains in a state of limbo at the Trump U.S. DOT.
March 19, 2019
Other Cities Overcame Duke’s Objections to Light Rail
In Minneapolis and Seattle, a "floating slab" helped mitigate hospitals' concerns about "vibrations" and electromagnetic fields from light rail. So in other words, Duke University basically ignored the facts when it opposed a light rail project.
March 12, 2019
More Cities Are Taking Responsibility for Clearing Sidewalks of Snow
Rochester, Burlington, Minneapolis, Duluth and Syracuse have either started clearing sidewalks or are moving in that direction.
February 21, 2019
How Two Cities Actually Reduced Driving
The number of driving miles declined in both cities even as population (and Uber!) has grown quickly.
February 8, 2019
Streetsies 2018: The Year’s Best and Worst
Baltimore and Minneapolis are the big winners. The Koch brothers are the big losers.
January 2, 2019
Streetsies 2018: The True American Heroes
Activist moms. A can-do City Council president and even — shocking — a state DOT leader are this year's heroes.
December 28, 2018
Minneapolis Moves to Eliminate Mandatory Parking
The end of single-family zoning rule has gotten all the attention. But Minneapolis's new plan is groundbreaking on transportation as well.
December 12, 2018
These Are the American Cities Where Transit Access to Jobs Is Getting Better
Investments in better transit are paying off for Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Columbus.
July 9, 2018
The Twin Cities Figured Out the Formula for Increasing Bus Ridership
On the A Line, the Twin Cities enabled all-door boarding, added priority for buses at intersections, and consolidated stops -- and it's getting rave reviews.
April 30, 2018
How Parking Mandates Tilt the Market Toward “Luxury” Housing
After Minneapolis slashed parking requirements, developers started to produce more affordable mid-rise apartment buildings instead of luxury high-rises.
February 1, 2018
