Cartoon Shout Outs for 2026: https://streets.mn/2026/03/27/cartoon-shout-outs-for-2026/ Here are some cartoons to cheer you up (or depress you more).

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.

Overthinking I-94: Traffic jam (Part 3/4): https://streets.mn/2026/03/23/overthinking-i-94-traffic-jam-part-3-4/

Overthinking I-94: Alternative (Un)Safety Analysis (Part 2 of 4): https://streets.mn/2026/03/22/overthinking-i-94-alternative-unsafety-analysis-part-2-of-4/ MnDOT assigned safety scores based on small differences that are unlikely to be substantial compared to uncertainty in the prediction model.

Overthinking I-94 (Part 1/4) : Parsing the Scoping Decision Document: https://streets.mn/2026/03/21/overthinking-i-94-part-1/ MNDOT's Rethinking I-94 alternative selection process looks objective, but how well does that hold up?

Every day people drive because our current transportation "infrastructure makes it the obvious choice". That's more reason to stop the expansion of the highway and put in a boulevard. When conditions change, people along the corridor can move differently. Read more ⤵ streets.mn/2026/03/20/i...

Loving the warm weather & hitting the trails 🚴 But those sketchy intersection crossings? Often caused by outdated State Aid road standards blocking local govs from fixing them. We're working to change that at the legislature. Learn more about our policy work at ⤵️⤵️⤵️

I Am Exactly the Person Who Needs I-94: https://streets.mn/2026/03/20/i-am-exactly-the-person-who-needs-i-94/ I drive I-94 to Stillwater every day because it's rational. Here's why that makes me the best argument for tearing it out.

National Links: Chrono-Urbanism: https://streets.mn/2026/03/19/national-links-chrono-urbanism/ Lack of vision-accessible transportation infrastructure, US rail lines not keeping up, articulated buses, and urban housing politics.

Duluth-to-Minneapolis Electric Train Doesn’t Have to be a Dream: https://streets.mn/2026/03/18/duluth-to-minneapolis-electric-train/ "More than 100 years ago, this dream died. ... (That) does not mean (it) has to be gone forever."

@coleinmidway.bsky.social is looking for some photo submissions for an upcoming article about the life and death and decomposition + eventual demolition of the Midway CVS.

Bloomington’s New Municipal Buildings: https://streets.mn/2026/03/17/bloomingtons-new-municipal-buildings/ Bloomington has some exciting updates coming, from new fire stations to a new community center. Read about how it happened, and why.

Skiing Via Transit: Whitefish, Montana: https://streets.mn/2026/03/16/skiing-via-transit-whitefish-montana/ Follow along with a group of friends taking a car-free from the Twin Cities to ski and snowboard in Whitefish, Montana!

Reclaiming Our Streets Starts at the Farmers Market: https://streets.mn/2026/03/13/reclaiming-our-streets-starts-at-the-farmers-market/ In a time of fear and economic harm, farmers markets remain vital third places where community gathers and showing up helps rebuild safety.

Reflections on Safety, Style and Biking in the Dark (Republished): https://streets.mn/2026/03/12/biking-in-the-dark-2/ New, Minnesota-based technologies promise to make cyclists more visible to drivers during low light. But they may upset some cyclists' sense of style.

National Links: Depaving the Streets: https://streets.mn/2026/03/11/national-links-depaving-the-streets/ Pavement in Los Angeles, pedestrianizing Oxford Street, urban highways, and more

North Loop Viaduct – Sensible Urbanism and Finances: https://streets.mn/2026/03/09/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.

National Links: Greener Machines: https://streets.mn/2026/03/06/national-links-greener-machines/ FRA proposes splitting up Amtrak, Zurich green roof mandate, and truck pollution has health impacts in Australia

Streets Are Third Spaces: A Call to Reclaim Them: https://streets.mn/2026/03/03/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 ...

Was a pleasure talking to @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy!

Book Club: The Lost Cause: https://streets.mn/2026/03/02/book-club-the-lost-cause/ New York Times best selling author Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss his 2023 solarpunk novel The Lost Cause!

Local View / Hear Me Out: Train Tunnels Under the St. Louis River: https://streets.mn/2026/02/25/train-tunnels-under-the-st-louis-river/ Adding a tunnel under the St. Louis River would provide better connectivity between the Twin Ports for pedestrians, cyclists and Northern Lights Express users.

In today's story, Cole Hanson discusses the blockades that were erected in Minneapolis and St. Paul and he asks, who has the right to control public space, and under what circumstances? streets.mn/2026/02/24/w...

When Community Defense Meets Public Streets: The Cedar Avenue and Hamline Park Blockades: https://streets.mn/2026/02/24/when-community-defense-meets-public-streets-the-cedar-avenue-and-hamline-park-blockades/ When our safety depends on it, we have the right — and the responsibility — to defend o...

Last week @streetsmn released a statement about the federal occupation of ICE and CPB agents across Minnesotan. communities. You can find the letter here: streets.mn/2026/02/18/s...

Discovering Democracy and the Crocus Hillbilly: https://streets.mn/2026/02/23/discovering-democracy-and-the-crocus-hillbilly/ A tour of the Justice & Democracy Center in downtown St. Paul, unique views from a couple parking ramps and a visit with the "Crocus Hillbilly."

Streets of an Occupied City: https://streets.mn/2026/02/20/streets-of-an-occupied-city/ As Minneapolis and St. Paul community members resist the occupation of federal immigration enforcement agents, streets and buildings have become one place where that resistance becomes public.

National Links: I’m Walking Here!: https://streets.mn/2026/02/19/national-links-im-walking-here/ Foot traffic in New York City, Superbowl commercial backlash, North Carolina now the top state for net domestic migration, and the garbage industry

With legislative session underway, we sat down with streets.mn to talk about our state level priorities this year. We discuss Yes2Homes, Land Value Tax, and Sustain Saint Paul board member Cody Fischer (@net0builder.bsky.social) dives deep into Single-Stair Reform.🏘️

Streets.mn Statement on the Ongoing Federal Occupation of Minnesotan Communities: https://streets.mn/2026/02/18/streets-mn-statement-on-the-ongoing-federal-occupation-of-minnesotan-communities/

The Business of Building Data Centers: https://streets.mn/2026/02/17/the-business-of-building-data-centers/ Data centers being developed in Minnesota could result in hundreds of short-term jobs, but others questions what happens once the centers are built.

We don't have a legislative agenda, per-say... but Taco-Oriented-Transit would make the list.

It's that time of year again. Let’s check in with some of our favorite urbanist advocacy organizations about their goals for this year’s legislative session! Listen on our site or through your podcast platform of choice!

Also listen to @streets.mn podcast recap of the legislative session streets.mn/2026/02/16/t...

learned this via the great @streets.mn podcast on leg. policy streets.mn/2026/02/16/t...

The 2026 Urbanist Legislative Agenda: https://streets.mn/2026/02/16/the-2026-urbanist-legislative-agenda/ Let's check in with some of our favorite urbanist advocacy organizations about their goals for this year's legislative session!

Tapping the Power of Place to Keep Us All Healthy: https://streets.mn/2026/02/13/tapping-the-power-of-place-to-keep-us-all-healthy/ Folks in disadvantaged neighborhoods lead less healthy lives, due to freeways, lack of food options and other measures beyond their control.

National Links: Where’s That Package From?: https://streets.mn/2026/02/12/national-links-wheres-that-package-from/ Long term benefits of public housing programs, Denver mayor barely passes local Transportation Safety and Access Report Card, and Energy Star gets $33 million

Progress from 2024: Minneapolis Adds 574 New Homes with Adaptive Reuse: https://streets.mn/2026/02/09/progress-from-2024-minneapolis-adds-574-new-homes-with-adaptive-reuse/ Through adaptive reuse, Minneapolis turned office space into 574 apartments. Possible new State legislature may make this e...

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