Who Was Bishop Henry Whipple?: https://streets.mn/2026/02/06/who-was-bishop-henry-whipple/ The Whipple Federal Building has become infamous during Operation Metro Surge, but few know about the person for whom it's named and what he stood for.

Twin Cities to Fargo: A Maximalist Approach: https://streets.mn/2026/02/05/twin-cities-to-fargo-a-maximalist-approach/ Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.

National Links: City Lists are Bunk: https://streets.mn/2026/02/04/national-links-city-lists-are-bunk/ Electric car research in California, LA metro doesn't want more riders, and more.

We’ll be meeting at Uncommon Grounds, near the intersection of the B and E lines, from 2 – 4 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Simply join us for conversation and community, with whatever time and energy you want. streets.mn/2026/01/30/e...

Thank you @transit.app, @metrotransitmn.bsky.social, & @mndot.mn.gov for coming on the podcast!

How Minnesota Gives Transit Riders The Royale Treatment: https://streets.mn/2026/02/02/how-minnesota-gives-transit-riders-the-royale-treatment/ We chat with Metro Transit, MnDOT, and the Transit App to learn more about the partnership that gave everyone in Minnesota premium access in the app.

Event: Coming Together as Community: https://streets.mn/2026/01/30/event-coming-together-as-community/ An upcoming event on Feb. 14.

Traffic Calming in Whittier During a Vigil for Alex Pretti: https://streets.mn/2026/01/28/traffic-calming-in-whittier-during-a-vigil-for-alex-pretti/ Transportation networks of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers are resilient and adaptive to sudden changes. A recent gathering in Whittier was a n...

Legislators Talk About Desired Data Center Policy: https://streets.mn/2026/01/27/legislators-talk-about-desired-data-center-policy/ Minnesota lawmakers seek data center guardrails, targeting billionaire tax breaks and opaque NDAs to prioritize grid reliability, environmental reviews, and local r...

So great to hear about urbanism from young folks around the Twin Cities!

See this article I wrote for @streets.mn last year

There Are No Safe Streets under Fascist Occupation: https://streets.mn/2026/01/23/there-are-no-safe-streets-under-fascist-occupation/ ICE surveillance and "occupation" are hollowing out Twin Cities' cultural corridors.

National Links: A Demographic Time Bomb: https://streets.mn/2026/01/22/national-links-a-demographic-time-bomb/

Bloomington’s South Loop and Old Shakopee Road: How Much of a Barrier?: https://streets.mn/2026/01/20/bloomingtons-south-loop-and-old-shakopee-road-how-much-of-a-barrier/ A massive seven-lane road in Bloomington’s South Loop carries fewer than 4,000 cars daily—raising the question: Why not right...

National Links: The First Transit Route: https://streets.mn/2026/01/19/national-links-the-first-transit-route/ Cambridge research proves bike lanes work, Pascal’s transit history warns against classism, and Toronto’s airport becomes an urban node. Plus: costly elevators and LA’s care-based safety.

The Students Shaping Urbanist Advocacy: https://streets.mn/2026/01/15/the-students-shaping-urbanist-advocacy/

"It’s lonely sometimes to be the only person you know who likes riding transit or biking, has deep concerns about how we’re going to address the coming climate crisis with land use and transportation changes, or just finds joy in walking around their neighborhood." - @mplsglen.bsky.social

Reflections of a Former Streets.mn Chair: https://streets.mn/2026/01/09/reflections-of-a-former-streets-mn-chair/ Reflections on the evolution of Streets.mn since the pandemic by former Co-Chair Glen Johnson

"Repair, from this vantage, is not simply returning property but rebuilding the civic ties that made neighborhoods resilient: schools, public spaces, affordable housing and funding for cultural institutions." streets.mn/2025/12/23/r...

"...making Northstar a successful service would require a massive investment...however not fixing it and shutting it down sets a bad precedent. After what happened with Northstar, we may never have the chance to build regional rail." streets.mn/2026/01/08/n...

Northstar: Never Given a Chance: https://streets.mn/2026/01/08/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...

"I-94 was never supposed to be here. Interstates were originally envisioned as connectors that delivered cars to cities’ edges. MnDOT intentionally ravaged Minnesota’s thriving Black communities by forcing I-94 and I-35W into their hearts." www.startribune.com/rethinking-i...

A farewell to Northstar from @trainsfan.bsky.social youtu.be/25EcKcwyvq8?...

Everyone in the #twincities has access to premium features in the @transit.app thanks to a partnership with Metro Transit and MnDOT. What questions do you have for them?? The #StreetsMNPodcast will be interviewing reps from all three of them next week! CC @streets.mn

I live in the toxic blast zone of I-94 and experience its awful effects nearly every day. This article is for my neighbors, my cities, and myself. We can and must do so much better with this project.

Protecting Our Wells and Groundwater in Elko New Market: https://streets.mn/2026/01/06/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...

"I chose my apartment in Uptown because of its proximity to the Midtown Greenway, Bryant Avenue and Hennepin Avenue. The reconstruction of Hennepin Avenue to be actively friendly to pedestrians, bikers and transit users is a major draw for me..." streets.mn/2025/12/22/n...

"A broad mosaic of mobility options is what one faces in their daily commutes, and I am interested in adding one more disruptive and impactful piece to that." streets.mn/2026/01/05/m...

“We used to have a happy-hour group that would go out once a month,” Don, a Northstar conductor, remembers. “We either meet at Cowboy Jack’s or Tootsie’s. Some of the people were close to being family."

Mobility Scavenging: Filling the gaps of transportation with Evie: https://streets.mn/2026/01/05/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 ...

And that's a wrap. At 3:47PM the last passenger train leaves Minneapolis for good. These particular tracks were first laid in 1867, becoming the transcontinental mainline of JJ Hill's Great Northern Railway empire and the nation's gateway to the Pacific Northwest.

Thanks for sharing Bill!

This article does a great job explaining the institutional changes MnDOT has gone through. 50 years after its formation, however, I think we are on the verge of a MnDOT that will start to build out again. Not in roads, but in rail.

So @merriam-webster.com finally caught up with "parking ramp"? That was reportedly tweeted at them as a suggestion in 2016 by @streets.mn contributor Hannah Pritchard. streets.mn/2016/07/26/t...

Dibble & Hornstein: Friends Who Legislate Together Stay Together: https://streets.mn/2026/01/01/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.

The Accidental Backbone: A 100-Year History of Incrementalism on Highway 36: https://streets.mn/2025/12/31/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 suburba...

National Links: A Tramway for Paris: https://streets.mn/2025/12/30/national-links-a-tramway-for-paris/ Paris prioritizes speed and equity with aerial transit, while quiet, walkable, salt-free streets prove that livable, people-centered urban design boosts both value and joy.

Very early highway history (1915!) in Northfield. streets.mn/2025/12/29/t...

The “Pines to Palms” in Northfield: A Biography of Highway 3: https://streets.mn/2025/12/29/the-pines-to-palms-in-northfield-a-biography-of-highway-3/ A personal and historical biography of Highway 3 in Northfield, exploring how a familiar road became a boundary shaping a community

Someone moving to the Wedge in 2026 will never know Hennepin Avenue without the E Line. streets.mn/2025/12/22/n...

Shoutout to @jebrach.com on organizing this celebratory last ride of the Northstar. Gone before being completed. Defunded in favor of doubling down on car dependency. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1... @streets.mn @allaboardmn.org

Support podcasts that support better transportation! Oh wait what's this lin streets.mn/podcast link doing here where'd that come from

Mobility freedom means being able to use the right tool for the job. Oftentimes that's a bike! www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Better late than never. I finally got around to riding the Northstar today. Thank you to @streets.mn for organizing today's ride it is great to say I have actually ridden the train I photographed so many times. #502 led our train today, here it is waiting to depart Target Field Station.

Last ride on the Northstar 😥 Thanks for organizing @jebrach.com and @streets.mn!

Always wanted to do work taking a train, just didn’t think it would be this

Not sure what percentage of today’s 3:38 northbound Northstar trip is normal commuters vs joyriders out for one last last rip but there are a lot of people on this train

National Links: Air Quality Reductions from Pricing: https://streets.mn/2025/12/26/national-links-air-quality-reductions-from-pricing/ NYC congestion pricing slashes pollution, but Dallas transit faces tax-cap tension. Meanwhile, city-builder games reveal our car-centric design, and housing need...

Bittersweet Northstar trip today but we hope to see a few of you join us!

Good morning! We are heading to Cold Spring today. About 8 riders got off of Northstar Link to catch the Northstar train. If you’re wondering how the trip went, I’ll be on streets.mn ride on the return trip. The walks are super slick this morning.