Archive for tag: Street Design

A Win for Margaret Street and the East Side
Margaret Street bicycle and pedestrian improvements move forward with support from local residents and the unanimous approval of Saint Paul City Councilmembers.

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

Changing Street Design Status Quo
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.

Winter Cycling Congress Affirms Bicycling Is More than Riding a Bike
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?

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

Ten Highlights from the First Day of Rail~Volution
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?

Safer Road Design a Likely Outcome of Legislative Session
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.

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

Victory Neighborhood Celebrates Long-Awaited Pedestrian Improvements
Aided by a Bike Walk Twin Cities planning grant, a complex intersection in North Minneapolis has a safer, more community-oriented design.