Report: Motor vehicle crashes that involve a bicyclist or pedestrian represent 3 percent of all crashes, but 12 percent of fatalities. By Barb Thoman, Executive...
Archive for category: Bike & Walk
04.082013March 30, 2015
Northfield Garners National Recognition for Policy to Create Streets that Work for Everyone
Nearly 130 communities across the United States adopted Complete Streets policies in 2012, and Northfield, Minnesota, was one of the best.
02.282013March 30, 2015
Transit Vision Bill Introduced
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Bike & Walk, Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Funding, Transit for a Stronger Economy
"We must make smart investments in transit to create good jobs and address climate change," said David Foster, Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance. "We're proud to support this effort to sustain and improve transit options in our state."
11.062012April 1, 2015
An Interview with Edna Bernstein
By Jennifer Harmening ThiedeIn Bike & Walk, CommunityTags Accessibility, Economy, Environment, Health, Land Use & Development, Safety
Editor’s Note: TLC staff recently enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Edna Bernstein, a TLC sustaining member and resident of the Excelsior & Grand development in Saint...
07.192012April 2, 2015
New federal transportation law–A missed opportunity
By Barb Thoman, Executive Director In July, President Obama signed a new transportation law: MAP-21. The new law ran 600-pages and is effective for 27-months...
06.152012April 2, 2015
Los Angeles and Charlotte Chart a New Course
By Dave Van HattumIn Bike & Walk, TransitTags Economy, Environment, Land Use & Development, Peer Regions, Thrive MSP
From Dave Van Hattum, Senior Policy Advocate The Metropolitan Council has launched the process for creating a new long range regional plan, called Thrive MSP....
05.222012April 2, 2015
A scorecard for the 2012 legislative session
By Dave Van HattumIn Bike & Walk, TransitTags Fares, Funding, Green Line, Light Rail, Policy, Safe Routes to School, Southwest
The 2012 legislative session clearly showed the importance of legislative support for transit investments.
04.102012April 2, 2015
It’s Safer on Transit! Transportation Choices and Public Health
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Bike & Walk, TransitTags Bus, Complete Streets, Environment, Health, Light Rail, Safety
From Betsy Christensen, MPH Candidate, University of Minnesota School of Public Health and TLC intern Improving public transit and creating more walkable neighborhoods can be...
03.052012April 7, 2015
Transit, Bicycling, and Walking in the News
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Bike & Walk, TransitTags Bike Walk Twin Cities, Federal Transportation, Peer Regions
stories from last week that you might have missed Feb 26-March 2, 2012 Bicycling Chicago: Minneapolis one of four pilot locations [aka, Bike Walk Twin...
02.062012April 7, 2015
Update from Washington: Advocates for transit, bicycling, and walking on red alert
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Bike & Walk, TransitTags Environment, Federal Transportation, Funding, Policy, Safe Routes to School
More than 600 organizations and leaders-- including the US Chamber of Commerce, governors, and mayors-- signed a letter opposing the House financing bill.