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Archive for tag: Street Design

02.232018February 26, 2018
Community Engagement Influences New Vision for Capitol-Rice District

Community Engagement Influences New Vision for Capitol-Rice District

By David MaldonadoIn Community, Projects & CorridorsTags Economy, Equity, Land Use & Development, Planning, Street Design
TLC-Smart Trips has been actively engaging community in the Capitol-Rice district. It's part of a larger planning effort to improve economic vitality through the City of St. Paul’s Commercial Vitality Zone Project.
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02.222018February 22, 2018
A Win for Margaret Street and the East Side

A Win for Margaret Street and the East Side

By David MaldonadoIn Bike & Walk, Projects & CorridorsTags Accessibility, Equity, Street Design, Women on Bikes
Margaret Street bicycle and pedestrian improvements move forward with support from local residents and the unanimous approval of Saint Paul City Councilmembers.
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01.122017January 12, 2017
Disparities in Pedestrian Fatalities Persist in Minnesota & across U.S.

Disparities in Pedestrian Fatalities Persist in Minnesota & across U.S.

By Jennifer Harmening ThiedeIn Bike & WalkTags Equity, Safety, Street Design, Trends

New research shows people of color and older adults are more likely to be struck and killed by a car while walking, and lower-income areas are correlated with more dangerous streets.

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11.102016November 11, 2016
Changing Street Design Status Quo

Changing Street Design Status Quo

By Jennifer Harmening ThiedeIn Bike & Walk, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Complete Streets, Policy, Street Design

Design standards play a big role in determining what our streets look like, and that in turn influences transportation choices and safety. Following a successful push from TLC and allies, new recommended changes should mean more streets designed to work for everyone, not just for cars.

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03.012016March 1, 2016
Winter Cycling Congress Affirms Bicycling Is More than Riding a Bike

Winter Cycling Congress Affirms Bicycling Is More than Riding a Bike

By Pamela MooreIn Bike & WalkTags Bike Walk Twin Cities, Equity, Health, Street Design, Transportation Options

In the midst of a serious snowstorm, the 2016 Winter Cycling Congress was held in the Twin Cities—and the US—for the first time ever. One big theme stood out for TLC staff. But if bicycling is more than riding a bike, what is it?

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02.292016February 29, 2016
Transportation: Key to Our 2016 Legislative Agenda & Your Precinct Caucus

Transportation: Key to Our 2016 Legislative Agenda & Your Precinct Caucus

By Andrea KiepeIn Community, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Funding, Policy, Street Design, Transportation Forward

A preview of TLC's top legislative priorities for the 2016 session, and how you can help by supporting transit, bicycling, and walking at Minnesota's precinct caucuses on March 1.

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10.272015October 28, 2015
Ten Highlights from the First Day of Rail~Volution

Ten Highlights from the First Day of Rail~Volution

By Hilary ReevesIn CommunityTags Bus, Land Use & Development, Planning, Policy, Street Design, Trends

TLC is at the national Rail~Volution conference in Dallas, speaking about strategic campaigns to build support for multimodal transportation. What ideas about rethinking streets, transportation systems, and use of public space had attendees and presenters buzzing on day one?

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06.082015August 6, 2015
Safer Road Design a Likely Outcome of Legislative Session

Safer Road Design a Likely Outcome of Legislative Session

By Barb ThomanIn Bike & Walk, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Policy, Safety, Street Design

A behind-the-scenes push from TLC and allies led to success at the State Capitol. How a new law opens the door to safer walking and bicycling throughout Minnesota.

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05.042015May 11, 2015
Short, Habitual, Solitary

Short, Habitual, Solitary

By Hilary ReevesIn Bike & WalkTags Health, Protected Bikeways, Safety, Street Design

A public health study finds a combination of policy and infrastructure with the best chance of increasing bicycle commuting—and improving city life.

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11.252014May 11, 2015
Victory Neighborhood Celebrates Long-Awaited Pedestrian Improvements

Victory Neighborhood Celebrates Long-Awaited Pedestrian Improvements

By Barb ThomanIn Bike & Walk, Projects & CorridorsTags Bike Walk Twin Cities, Street Design

Aided by a Bike Walk Twin Cities planning grant, a complex intersection in North Minneapolis has a safer, more community-oriented design.

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