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Earlier this month, Sustain Saint Paul’s @kcazllerraf.bsky.social joined fellow transportation and land-use advocates on @streets.mn to discuss what electing more transit and walkability champions on Nov. 3 could mean for Minnesota’s next legislative session and beyond. Give it a listen!

Thanks to @britvulcan.net for representing us, and to all the panelists from our transportation and climate friends for the good discussion last month. If you missed the live event listen here:

Join us for Coffee Hour and Happy Hour this month: https://streets.mn/2026/10/22/join-us-for-coffee-hour-and-happy-hour-this-month/ We have two social events this month, October 24 and October 29, for community building and supporting our board recruitment for next year.

See you December 10th at the @streets.mn fundraiser! Black Hart Bar... streets.mn/2026/10/15/u...

We at streets.mn are looking for new board members, ESPECIALLY those of you interested in cities/land use/transportation in Minnesota who have a lived experience different from most of our existing board (cis white men). We have 2+ social events coming up where you can chat with us and learn more!

The only podcast that asks the burning question: what sparks joy

A very worthwhile argument for intentionality in social media posting.

I'm gathering community perspectives for an @streets.mn "Voices of HOURCAR/EVIE" piece. Relied on HOURCAR/EVIE? Impacted by its closing down operations? Interested in sharing your story? DM me!

National Links: Entrepreneurial Cities: https://streets.mn/2026/10/22/national-links-entrepreneurial-cities/ Urban development in Utah, tradeable mobility, stadiums to housing, and more

Walking All the Streets of Northern Northrop: https://streets.mn/2026/10/21/walking-all-the-streets-of-northern-northrop/ Max Hailperin is walking each of Minneapolis’ 87 neighborhoods, in alphabetical order — this week he chronicles Northern Northrop.

Public spaces and the photos we post of them: https://streets.mn/2026/10/20/public-spaces-and-the-photos-we-post-of-them/ What does our relationship with public spaces and social media do to those public spaces?

For Fun And For Profit: CityNerd: https://streets.mn/2026/10/19/for-fun-and-for-profit-citynerd/ Today we're sitting down with Ray Delahanty to talk about his process and what gives him passion making videos as CityNerd!

Upcoming Event: Streets.mn Winter Fundraiser: https://streets.mn/2026/10/15/upcoming-event-streets-mn-winter-fundraiser/ Come join us at The Black Hart of Saint Paul for the Streets.mn end of year Winter Fundraiser.

Streets.mn is Seeking New Board Members: https://streets.mn/2026/10/14/streets-mn-is-seeking-new-board-members/ We here at Streets.mn are looking for passionate people to join our Board of Directors! Join us and keep our non-profit organization running. Do you want to help plan events, record a ...

A strong case for recycled asphalt: How new research could change the mix: https://streets.mn/2026/10/13/a-strong-case-for-recycled-asphalt-how-new-research-could-change-the-mix/ In a new study, a CTS scholar examining the case for recycled asphalt.

National Links: Stress Relief is a Minecraft Neighborhood: https://streets.mn/2026/10/09/national-links-stress-relief-is-a-minecraft-neighborhood/ Apartment living, car dependency, and a new approach to public safety

Walking All the Streets of Southern Northrop: https://streets.mn/2026/10/07/walking-all-the-streets-of-southern-northrop/ Max Hailperin is walking each of Minneapolis’ 87 neighborhoods, in alphabetical order. Minneapolis’s Northrop neighborhood lies to the north of Minnehaha Creek between Chica...

We recently joined friends from @streets.mn , @ourstreetsmn.org, @sierraclubmn.bsky.social, @sustainstpaul.bsky.social, and @moreneighbors.org to discuss how to get more transportation champions into elected office. Listen to the live recording of the event at: streets.mn/2026/10/05/l...

Live Show: Electing Transportation Champions: https://streets.mn/2026/10/05/live-show-electing-transportation-champions/ If you missed our live event about electing transit champions, fear not! We recorded the panel discussion and are presenting it on the podcast this week.

National Links: Tenant Wealth Building Vehicles: https://streets.mn/2026/10/02/national-links-tenant-wealth-building-vehicles/ Congestion pricing, urban river restoration, and America's housing problem

The Transportation Astrologer: https://streets.mn/2026/10/01/the-transportation-astrologer/ What's your transportation sign? Find out, and see what the stars foretell for your next journey!

Week Without Driving: a Hassle or a Newfound Freedom?: https://streets.mn/2026/09/30/week-without-driving-hassle-or-newfound-freedom/ Week Without Driving starts on Thursday, October 1 — helping participants learn to navigate a car-centric society without a car.

The Transit System the Twin Cities Deserve: https://streets.mn/2026/09/28/the-transit-system-the-twin-cities-deserve/ Emmett and Evan from The House of Transit lay out an ambitious expansion concept for the Minneapolis-St Paul METRO system!

How should Saint Paul improve its zoning along transit routes?: https://streets.mn/2026/09/24/how-should-saint-paul-improve-its-zoning-along-transit-routes/ Saint Paul is considering rezoning land - but how to do it? Luke Hanson argues we need to upzone, especially along transit routes.

The Aunties of Active Mobility: Jo Anne, Jan, and Amy: https://streets.mn/2026/09/23/the-aunties-of-active-mobility-jo-anne-jan-and-amy/ This is the final piece in an ongoing series about femme/trans/women (FTW) folks working on and practicing active transportation and helping all of us feel and...

Why You Should Pay Attention to Saint Paul’s “Traditional Neighborhood District” Zoning Study: https://streets.mn/2026/09/22/why-you-should-pay-attention-to-saint-pauls-traditional-neighborhood-district-zoning-study/ Through rezoning, the city has an opportunity to foster new housing, businesses...

Congress for the New Urbanism: Coming to Minneapolis in 2027!: https://streets.mn/2026/09/21/congress-for-the-new-urbanism-coming-to-minneapolis-in-2027/ We're joined in the studio by Mallory Baches, President of the Congress for the New Urbanism, to chat about their 2027 conference in Minneapolis.

To Solve Saint Paul’s Fiscal Problems, We Need More Density: https://streets.mn/2026/09/17/saint-pauls-fiscal-problems-need-density/ Saint Paul needs to dramatically expand its property tax base to become a financially resilient city — updating its zoning rules to enable “dense” buildings is an ...

National Links: Reform is Hard in Auto Oriented Cities: https://streets.mn/2026/09/16/national-links-reform-is-hard-in-auto-oriented-cities/ Charlotte's light rail systems, dead malls, and municipal wealth funds

Walking All the Streets of Eastern Northeast Park: https://streets.mn/2026/09/15/walking-all-the-streets-of-eastern-northeast-park/ The straggly eastern portion of Northeast Park demanded a collection of relatively straight paths past a shopping center, two cemeteries, and an aerospace company.

Guesswork at City Hall: How Midway’s Zoning Cap Got Waived: https://streets.mn/2026/09/11/midway-zoning-cap/ Saint Paul waived a zoning cap to let LuLuLand fill a vacant Herberger's, without publicly examining why the cap, or the corridor's transit vision, exist.

National Links: Revealing the Urban Streets: https://streets.mn/2026/09/09/national-links-revealing-the-urban-streets/ Urban waterways, e-bike subsidies, and systemic change waves

Book Club: Paved Paradise: https://streets.mn/2026/09/07/book-club-paved-paradise/ Join us for a conversation with Henry Grabar, author of Paved Paradise, which gives a surprisingly entertaining history of parking policy in America!

Is Amtrak Really Better? Data on Travel Climate Impact: https://streets.mn/2026/09/04/is-amtrak-really-better-data-on-travel-climate-impact/ A data-driven comparison examines the climate impacts of traveling from Minneapolis by car, Amtrak and plane, highlighting tradeoffs in emissions and effic...

Let’s Talk About Electing Transportation Champions — September 17 at Arbeiter Brewing: https://streets.mn/2026/09/03/lets-talk-about-electing-transportation-champions-september-17-at-arbeiter-brewing/ Join us on September 17th for a panel discussion and q&a on getting transportation and land use...

St. Paul’s new tree ordinance promises a “Both/And” solution to conflicts between green and grey interests: https://streets.mn/2026/09/01/st-pauls-new-tree-ordinance-promises-a-both-and-solution-to-conflicts-between-green-and-grey-interests/ St. Paul’s Summit Regional Trail is underway, and its ...

A Neighborhood Greenway Is Coming to 34th Street. It Could Be Amazing.: https://streets.mn/2026/08/28/a-neighborhood-greenway-is-coming-to-34th-street-it-could-be-amazing/ As the City of Minneapolis' Public Works department embarks on the 34th Street Neighborhood Greenway project this summer, Mi...

How to Bike to the State Fair in [2026]: https://streets.mn/2026/08/27/bike-to-state-fair-in-2025-2/ Biking to the Great Minnesota Get-Together can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful than driving — if you can find the right route.

In North Minneapolis, Groceries are a Question of Land Use: https://streets.mn/2026/08/26/north-minneapolis-food-justice/ Grocery stores in North Minneapolis expose how land use, supermarket redlining and policy choices shape food access, and what communities can do to reclaim control.

Collaboration explores strategies for transit gaps in east central Minnesota: https://streets.mn/2026/08/25/collaboration-explores-strategies-for-transit-gaps-in-east-central-minnesota/ Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program examined challenges in east central Minnesota, identified strat...

Gamifying Street Design: MnDOT’s Complete Streets Engagement Kits: https://streets.mn/2026/08/24/gamifying-street-design-mndots-complete-streets-engagement-kits/ How do you take something as technical as designing a street layout and make it accessible to the majority of people?

Minneapolis Expands All Ages & Abilities Cycling Network: https://streets.mn/2026/08/20/minneapolis-expands-all-ages-abilities-cycling-network/ Discussing bikeway improvements with City of Minneapolis Public Works staff

National Links: An Emerging West African Megaregion: https://streets.mn/2026/08/19/national-links-an-emerging-west-african-megaregion/ Overperforming downtowns, e-bikes, a $2B people mover at LAX, and urbanism polling well

An Imaginary Drawing of Korea in the Year 2000, but make it Minnesota: Thoughts on “defensive construction”: https://streets.mn/2026/08/18/an-imaginary-drawing-of-korea-in-the-year-2000-but-make-it-minnesota-thoughts-on-defensive-construction/ Against all odds, futuristic delusions of national c...

Meet The Streets.mn Board!: https://streets.mn/2026/08/17/meet-the-streets-mn-board/ What goes into running a non-profit like Streets.mn? Let's take a moment to hear from the board members who make it all possible!

Research finds pedestrian-focused infrastructure can boost safety: https://streets.mn/2026/08/14/research-finds-pedestrian-focused-infrastructure-can-boost-safety/ New research project evaluates pedestrian safety infrastructure and driver behavior.

Mapping Prejudice: The Importance of Exposing Systemic Racism in our Housing: https://streets.mn/2026/08/12/mapping-prejudice-the-importance-of-exposing-systemic-racism-in-our-housing/ Mapping Prejudice, at the University of Minnesota, helps us to understand the history of housing discrimination...

Naming Places: Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School: https://streets.mn/2026/08/11/naming-places-nellie-stone-johnson-elementary-school/ Names are important. What do these locally named places and streets tell us about who we are, where we come from, and what we care about?

New Wadaag Commons Affordable Housing Community Opens With Public Art: https://streets.mn/2026/08/07/new-wadaag-commons-affordable-housing-community-opens-with-public-art/