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Half the Work Is Done: The Clear-Cut Case for a Subway in the I-94 Trench: https://streets.mn/2026/04/28/half-the-work-is-done-the-clear-cut-case-for-a-subway-in-the-i-94-trench/

The I-94 trench is an open cut waiting to be covered. Before we fill it, build a subway that merges Minneapolis and St. Paul into one downtown.

One Parking Space at a Time: How a New Saint Paul Resident Got the City to Say Yes to Bike Corrals: https://streets.mn/2026/05/18/one-parking-space-at-a-time-how-a-new-saint-paul-resident-got-the-city-to-say-yes-to-bike-corrals/

A Saint Paul newcomer with hard-won lessons from Omaha spent a year emailing, pushing, and coalition-building — and got the city to say yes.

The Governor’s Supplemental Budget Has One Transit Line Item. It’s a Cut.: https://streets.mn/2026/04/07/the-governors-supplemental-budget-has-one-transit-line-item-its-a-cut/

Walz is looking to cut transit funding again — while ignoring a billion-dollar annual highway maintenance crisis stemming from the fourth-largest road network in the country.

The People’s Pitstop: Cycling Gestalt and the Midtown Bike Center: https://streets.mn/2026/05/21/the-peoples-pitstop-cycling-gestalt-and-the-midtown-bike-center/

The Midtown Greenway moves a million people a year, but a trail without a place to shower, fix a flat and grab a coffee isn't a commute — it's a hobby. Meet the Midtown Bike Center.

The Coming Crash We Built Ourselves, Part 1: The Second Rent: https://streets.mn/2026/04/24/the-coming-crash-we-built-ourselves-part-1/

Automotive ownership is already the second-largest household cost for most Minnesotans. Auto debt has hit historic highs. The bubble is about to burst — and we don't even have the language to respond.

Presenting Talking Headways: Week Without Driving: https://streets.mn/2026/05/15/presenting-talking-headways-week-without-driving/

In this episode from the Talking Headways Podcast, Anna Zivarts leads a roundtable about the Week Without Driving event.

Artsy Draw for North Shore Scenic Railroad Could Boost Tourism: https://streets.mn/2026/04/30/artsy-draw-for-north-shore-scenic-railroad-could-boost-tourism/

Adding sculptures along the railroad's route would highlight stories from the North Shore's past while boosting the local tourism economy.

Minneapolis needs to reduce minimum lot sizes: https://streets.mn/2026/05/19/minneapolis-needs-to-reduce-minimum-lot-sizes/

How a simple, well-tested zoning change can make homeownership more affordable in the city.

The Time of the Opt-Outs is Over: https://streets.mn/2026/05/13/you-could-have-five-or-six-transit-operators-or-just-one/

You could have five or six transit operators or just one.

Bike and Pedestrian Accessibility Is Flowing Through Duluth: https://streets.mn/2026/05/04/bike-and-pedestrian-accessibility-is-flowing-through-duluth/

First St in downtown Duluth is being reviewed for a potential redesign. Supporters hope for a safer and accessible route for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Call to Action: Stop the H Line from precluding future bikeway in Saint Anthony Park! : https://streets.mn/2026/04/16/h-line-bikeway-saint-anthony-park/

Advocates from Saint Paul and Minneapolis are concerned that the proposed H Line station locations will inhibit better bike infrastructure through Saint Anthony Park, when all modes of travel can be accommodated on Como Avenue.

The 2026 Urbanist Legislative Agenda: A Mid-Session Check-In: https://streets.mn/2026/03/25/2026-urbanist-legislative-agenda/

Session update: rail corridors, Waymo, Yes to Homes, e-motos, super speeders and the defensive work that didn’t make the podcast preview.

Metro Gold Line BRT – Full Ride With Steve’s Wanderlust: https://streets.mn/2026/05/25/metro-gold-line-brt-full-ride-with-steves-wanderlust/

Join YouTuber Steve Scott on a ride along the full length of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit route!

Transportation & Travel in Orange County, California: https://streets.mn/2026/05/05/transportation-travel-in-orange-county-california/

The Pacific coast of Orange County, California offers beach sand and palm trees but also a car-centric transportation model despite the warm weather.

For Fun And For Profit: Oh The Urbanity!: https://streets.mn/2026/05/01/for-fun-and-for-profit-oh-the-urbanity/

National Links: A Parking Enforcement Legend: https://streets.mn/2026/04/29/national-links-a-parking-enforcement-legend/

Waymo, a parking enforcement legend, and city vibrations

National Links: Why Japan Railways Rock: https://streets.mn/2026/04/20/national-links-why-japan-railways-rock/

World's longest urban escalator, Japanese railways, and the missing rung of housing

Join Streets.mn at Urban Growler for Philanthrobrew!: https://streets.mn/2026/04/17/join-streets-mn-at-urban-growler-for-philanthrobrew/

Join us for Philanthrobrew and to support Streets.mn!

Affordable Housing is a Paradox: https://streets.mn/2026/05/26/affordable-housing-is-a-paradox/

“Affordable” housing is a paradox. It’s not actually affordable, and the engine of its development is the expiration of the affordability it claims to offer.

Eco Fair puts climate solutions back on the table: https://streets.mn/2026/05/12/eco-fair-puts-climate-solutions-back-on-the-table/

The Second Annual Summit Eco Fair will be taking place on Sunday, May 16, at the House of Hope Church in St. Paul. The event is hosted by a half dozen faith communities that are united by a concern for environmental stewardship.

National Links: Different Economic Development Thinking: https://streets.mn/2026/05/06/national-links-different-economic-development-thinking/

VMT mitigation, inflation worse than reported, weekend transit, and more

An Architect’s Case for Statewide Housing Standards: https://streets.mn/2026/04/22/an-architects-case-for-statewide-housing-standards/

A proposed townhome project stalled by neighbors illustrates how local control continues to fail to solve Minnesota’s need for more homes.