Transit riders took 97.7 million trips on buses and trains in the metro area last year.
Archive for tag: Blue Line
10.082012April 1, 2015
Central Corridor Light Rail – What’s left to do before we can ride the Green Line?
By Barb Thoman, Executive Director Many Twin Cities’ residents are eager to start riding the new light rail transit service in the Central Corridor, the Green...
08.102012April 2, 2015
More transit is essential for riders like me
By Guest AuthorIn TransitTags Accessibility, Blue Line, Bus, Equity, Green Line, Light Rail, Southwest
By Kathleen Murphy, guest blogger and TLC member Kathleen Murphy, TLC member, transit rider As a long-time active member with Transit for...
03.052012April 2, 2015
Minnesotans are driving less
By Dave Van HattumIn CommunityTags Blue Line, Bus, Economy, Fares, Green Line, Light Rail, Northstar, Parking, Peer Regions, Trends
After decades and decades of steady increases, the total amount of car travel in Minnesota has not increased for six consecutive years (see MnDOT 2010 VMT Report- pdf). Over that period, the state’s population increased by more than 300,000 people, but total driving did not increase. Minnesotans are increasingly choosing a healthy combination of transit, biking, walking and fewer and, most likely, shorter car trips.
02.052012April 7, 2015
Not Obsessed with LRT, but with a Healthy and Competitive Future
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn TransitTags Blue Line, Economy, Fares, Funding, Light Rail, Peer Regions, Southwest
The Star Tribune recently featured an Op-Ed by Mr. David Osmek of Mound (Stop the light-rail obsession; February 1, 2012). Transit for Livable Communities responds to some...
12.222011April 8, 2015
The Interchange –An All Star Multimodal Hub?
By Hilary ReevesIn Projects & Corridors, Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Blue Line, Funding, Green Line, Light Rail, Northstar, Southwest
Metropolitan Council Chair Sue Haigh said that hubs like the Interchange and Union Depot help shorten transit time, making it more attractive for people to choose transit for commuting and other trips. She said that rather than building more parking ramps, Minneapolis could focus on other kinds of development.
10.062011April 8, 2015
National Transportation Bill Debate Limps Along
By Guest AuthorIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Blue Line, Federal Transportation, Funding, Green Line, Light Rail
With economy and transportation infrastructure deteriorating, how will Congress shape the T-bill? From Andrea Kiepe, Transportation for America, Minnesota Field Organizer With SAFTEA-LU originally expiring...
07.282011April 8, 2015
Anchoring Equity to Achieve Sustainable Regional Development Outcomes: A Corridors of Opportunity June 28th Mtg
By Dave Van HattumIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Blue Line, Bottineau, Bus Rapid Transit, Economy, Equity, Funding, Green Line, Light Rail, Northstar, Red Line
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy & Advocacy Program Manager A snapshot: People of color in the Twin Cities, on average, have less than half the...
06.082011April 9, 2015
City Trek 2011
By Dave Van HattumIn CommunityTags Bike Share, Blue Line, Bus, Environment, Equity, Health, Light Rail
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy & Advocacy Program Manger City Trek 2011 Participants Many credit young people for changing attitudes and habits around recycling and...
11.302010April 10, 2015
Transit and the 2010 Elections
By Dave Van HattumIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Blue Line, Green Line, Light Rail, Northstar, Southwest
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager In recent years, as transit options in Minnesota have expanded, ridership has surged. Since 2005, transit...
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