MnDOT is finalizing three big plans that will influence transportation projects and spending in Minnesota for the next twenty years. Is it business as usual or will we see a greater focus on transit, bicycling, and walking statewide?
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Special Session Talks End, Advocacy Continues
Where did stalled special session negotiations leave advocates of multimodal transportation funding?
What’s the TIP?
Why pay attention to the TIP? It’s a preview of construction projects to come and, if it was easier to understand, could be a way to tell if the region is meeting its goals.
The cost of a long commute
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How to measure traffic congestion?
New accessibility measures consider the ways expanded transportation options (transit, bicycling, walking, carpooling) and land use decisions (greater density, mix of uses) can achieve the same outcome—getting to destinations—via shorter trips and via modes that use less road capacity.
Minnesota and the New Federal Transportation Bill
The new federal transportation bill includes some notable changes likely to affect Minnesota’s transportation network. Where the FAST Act heads in the right direction—and where it falls short.
Want to Curb Climate Change? Transportation is Key
The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris culminated in a historic, global agreement to reduce climate change. Contributing nearly a third of all greenhouse gas emissions in the US, transportation can either help us reach that goal or continue to exacerbate the problem.
Why We Support Parking Meters on Grand Ave
Our organization has long advocated for parking reform and for recognizing the hidden subsidies for car parking. This is no exception. Despite vocal opposition, here's how parking meters could be good for area businesses and residents.
With New Equity Criteria, TAB Selects Transportation Projects for Federal Funding
Did TAB’s first selection under a new scoring system result in more funding for transportation projects that advance social equity? Yes and no.
Fixing Transportation: The Latest Proposals
The 2015 legislative session got off to an exciting start for Minnesotans who want a better transportation system.