Aided by a Bike Walk Twin Cities planning grant, a complex intersection in North Minneapolis has a safer, more community-oriented design.
Archive for category: Bike & Walk
Texting & Driving: Riskier Even Than Drinking & Driving
Cell phone use has been linked to one of every four crashes. The science behind the dangers of distracted driving.
Hennepin County Plan Aims for Four-Fold Increase in Bike Commuting
Exciting, ambitious goals for increasing the percent of trips by bicycle, for getting more women riding, and for reducing crashes.
Envisioning the Future of Franklin Avenue
What would make this part of Minneapolis more livable and more vibrant? What would make it easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities to get around? Community members speak out in a new video.
Sunday on the Southern Connector
With funding from Bike Walk Twin Cities, a new bicycle boulevard connects Minneapolis and Richfield. Nearly five miles long, this north-south route is a good fit for both recreational and commuter riding.
Where We Want to Live—Now and in the Future
What makes a good neighborhood? A recent survey shows walkability on the minds of many.
New Bike Boulevard Among Projects Opening this Summer
Hoping for more bike and pedestrian improvements in the Twin Cities area? You're in luck! First up: a Nordeast bike boulevard that's almost ready to ride.
System Update: Rail, Bus, Bike, Walk
As planning for transit and active transportation continues to move forward in the Twin Cities metro region this spring, there are a number opportunities to get involved.
Know Your Sidewalk: A Step to Creating More Walkable Streets
We use our streets every day. But not all streets are created equal when it comes to walkability. Let's decode the planner speak and start improving the pedestrian experience.
Mobility in the Season of Snow and Shoveling
With nearly 15,000 transit stops in the metro, who is responsible for keeping them clear?