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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.
Minneapolis Considers Parking Reform for Transit-Oriented Developments
Easing residential parking requirements where good transit is available is common sense.
Saint Paul Looks to Transit-Oriented Development Opportunities
TLC talks with Saint Paul's Gary Leavitt, Transit-Oriented Development Manager, about realizing the city's TOD potential—along the Green Line and beyond.
Speak Up for Southwest LRT this November
Do you want to be riding the Southwest Light Rail line by 2018? Let everyone hear you say, YES! There are three public hearings in November...
Getting to summer fun by transit, bicycling, and walking. Do top destinations tell you how?
By Tim Lillehaugen, TLC Intern Are top destinations making it easy for people who can’t drive, don’t own a car, or simply want to leave...
Minnesotans are driving less
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.
What will the Southwest LRT look like? Met Council proposes new guidelines for transitways
From Dave Van Hattum, TLC As the region makes visible progress in building new transitways—Hiawatha, Central Corridor, beginning preliminary engineering on Southwest, plus Bus Rapid...
2011 Commuter Choice Awards Recognize Creativity & Tenacity
From Hilary Reeves, TLC I should have brought my camera to the Commuter Choice Awards, held November 9 in Saint Paul. Or better yet, a...
The New Normal for Transportation Planning
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy & Advocacy Program Manager New housing and commercial developments are increasing inside the I-494/694 beltway. According to John Kari, a...