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Talking Headways Podcast: The 15 Minute Church
We chat with Travis Norvell, minister at Judson Memorial Baptist Church in Minneapolis and author of "Church on the Move," about the future of church parking lots and how cars have changed communities.
April 28, 2022
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Natural Wonders
Great bus stops don't grow on trees — but a lot of them sure do have a lot of greenery.
Today, we're looking at three stops that celebrate the natural world, even when they're planted in the middle of a concrete jungle. And some of them incorporate Mother Nature in some pretty creative ways.
Let's dig right in. (Yes, that is a gardening joke.)
March 22, 2022
End Parking Mandates, Get a Free Bus Pass
Great programs like this one in Minnesota don’t happen when big parking lots are mandatory.
February 3, 2022
How the Twin Cities Abolished Parking Minimums (And How Your City Can, Too)
The Twin Cities' victory over mandatory parking minimums was won by smart, persistent organizing among advocates and well-informed electeds — and your city can do the same.
September 2, 2021
Analysis: End Parking Minimums Now!
The mandatory parking minimum law is the demon child of car culture and NIMBYism — but it is finally being attacked by progressive leaders. Where will Mayor Adams stand? He isn't saying.
August 18, 2021
Study: How Can We Know If Quarantine Street Closures Worked?
A new study shows that many "Slow Streets" and "Open Streets" programs launched in response to COVID-19 lockdowns were bigger successes than anyone realized.
October 26, 2020
Could Car Share Become a Part of Transit?
For more than 20 years, U.S. car-sharing services have failed to deliver on the promise of reducing private vehicle ownership at large scale — but an innovative new business model rolling out on the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul soon may give the industry the jolt it needs.
October 21, 2020
Op-Ed: Protests Are A Form of Placemaking
July 8, 2020
COVID-19 Cuts Car Crashes — But What About Crash Rates?
This silver lining is tarnished: The number of car crashes is plummeting, but the rate of car crashes is actually up in many cities — as are the injury and fatality rates for both drivers and vulnerable users.
April 9, 2020
Bus Rapid Transit Should Be Built More Rapidly
Why does it take years to install a dedicated bus lane? It only takes a week to put down red paint and tell drivers, "Begone!"
January 8, 2020
