Large crowd of demonstrators behind a fence at No Kings 3 with U.S. flags, a Minnesota state flag, and a Minnesota resistance flag. Photo: Conrad Lange Zbikowski

Demonstrators at No Kings 3 cross University Avenue and go to queues for buses and light rail on Saturday, March 28, 2028. Photo: Conrad Lange Zbikowski

Musician Maggie Rogers performs at No Kings 3 in St. Paul Minnesota on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with an acoustic guitar. Photo: Conrad Lange Zbikowski

Demonstrators at No Kings 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A series of hand-held signs reads, "Power to the People."

No Kings: Case Study in Regional Transit: streets.mn/2026/04/09/no-kings-regi...

On March 28, more than 100,000 people converged at the State Capitol for the No Kings protest, demonstrating the powerful role of transit in uniting a movement.

Minneapolis skyline, with parkland and the Mississippi River in the foreground.

A table comparing the capacity of the Siemens S700 LRV to the New Flyer XD60 BRT bus, for regular usage and for events.

A concrete platform separated from railroad tracks on each side by a chain-link fence.

Light Rail is The Best Form of Public Transit (Especially for Winter Cities): streets.mn/2026/04/08/light-rail-is...

An Operator + Transit Nerd’s Perspective on Public Transit in the Twin Cities

Read this, Erik is dead right.

Also, cutting transit funding is especially misguided as we stare down the barrel of significantly elevated gas prices for the foreseeable future

If anything, fiscal constrains should be suggestive of additional support for public transit, walking, and bicycling -- all less resource-intensive ways of moving around than driving

The Governor’s Supplemental Budget Has One Transit Line Item. It’s a Cut.: streets.mn/2026/04/07/the-governors...

Walz is looking to cut transit funding again — while ignoring a billion-dollar annual highway maintenance crisis stemmin...

The Quarterly Transit Report: March 2026: streets.mn/2026/04/02/the-quarterly...

Metro Transit continues to increase its workforce, leading to more frequency improvements effective with the quarterly service change on March 14.

(April Fools) Nancy Daubenberger, Jacob Frey, and Michael Rainville cut the ribbon on the new project

MnDOT reconstruction of Main Street, Crosby before

MnDOT reconstruction of Main Street, Crosby after

(April Fools) Current crosswalks on St. Anthony Main are frequent and create a false sense of security

MnDOT to combine history, AASHTO compliance in innovative reconstruction of St. Anthony Main: streets.mn/2026/04/01/mndot-st-anth...

MNDOT, MPRB, and City of Minneapolis announce new collaboration on St. Anthony Main.

Broadcasts From The Multiverse: streets.mn/2026/04/01/broadcasts-fr...

We got some strange interference this week, you may hear parallel universe versions of the Streets.mn Podcast!

National Links: Designing Good Policies: streets.mn/2026/03/30/national-link...

BART renting parking lots, converting offices into co-living spaces, Black neighborhoods impacted by climate change, and more.

Cartoon Shout Outs for 2026: streets.mn/2026/03/27/cartoon-shout...

Here are some cartoons to cheer you up (or depress you more).

The 2026 Urbanist Legislative Agenda: A Mid-Session Check-In: streets.mn/2026/03/25/2026-urbanist...

Session update: rail corridors, Waymo, Yes to Homes, e-motos, super speeders and the defensive work that didn’t make the podcast preview.

Overthinking I-94: Traffic jam (Part 3/4): streets.mn/2026/03/23/overthinking-...

Overthinking I-94: Alternative (Un)Safety Analysis (Part 2 of 4): streets.mn/2026/03/22/overthinking-...

MnDOT assigned safety scores based on small differences that are unlikely to be substantial compared to uncertainty in the prediction model.

Overthinking I-94 (Part 1/4) : Parsing the Scoping Decision Document: https://streets.mn/2026/03/21/overthinking-i-94-part-1/

MNDOT's Rethinking I-94 alternative selection process looks objective, but how well does that hold up?

I Am Exactly the Person Who Needs I-94 I drive I-94 to Stillwater every day because it’s rational. Here’s why that makes me the best argument for tearing it out.

Every day people drive because our current transportation "infrastructure makes it the obvious choice". That's more reason to stop the expansion of the highway and put in a boulevard.

When conditions change, people along the corridor can move differently.

Read more ⤵
streets.mn/2026/03/20/i...

What Are Municipal/County State Aid Roadway Standards — and Why Should You Care? - Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota By Erik Noonan If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a busy road in your own town — waiting for a break in traffic that never seems to come […]

Loving the warm weather & hitting the trails 🚴

But those sketchy intersection crossings? Often caused by outdated State Aid road standards blocking local govs from fixing them. We're working to change that at the legislature.

Learn more about our policy work at ⤵️⤵️⤵️

A dashboard view of I-94, with a Waymo vehicle in the next lane.

A foldable Brompton bike rests on a sidewalk in downtown St. Paul.

I Am Exactly the Person Who Needs I-94: streets.mn/2026/03/20/i-am-exactly-...

I drive I-94 to Stillwater every day because it's rational. Here's why that makes me the best argument for tearing it out.

National Links: Chrono-Urbanism: streets.mn/2026/03/19/national-link...

Lack of vision-accessible transportation infrastructure, US rail lines not keeping up, articulated buses, and urban housing politics.

Duluth-to-Minneapolis Electric Train Doesn’t Have to be a Dream: streets.mn/2026/03/18/duluth-to-min...

"More than 100 years ago, this dream died. ... (That) does not mean (it) has to be gone forever."

@coleinmidway.bsky.social is looking for some photo submissions for an upcoming article about the life and death and decomposition + eventual demolition of the Midway CVS.

Bloomington Family Aquatic Center (Photo by City of Bloomington)

Valley View Park Softball Fields

Draft rendering of the main entrance of the Health and Wellness center

Draft rendering of the lobby of the Health and Wellness center

Bloomington’s New Municipal Buildings: streets.mn/2026/03/17/bloomingtons-...

Bloomington has some exciting updates coming, from new fire stations to a new community center. Read about how it happened, and why.

Skiing Via Transit: Whitefish, Montana: streets.mn/2026/03/16/skiing-via-tr...

Follow along with a group of friends taking a car-free from the Twin Cities to ski and snowboard in Whitefish, Montana!

Reclaiming Our Streets Starts at the Farmers Market: streets.mn/2026/03/13/reclaiming-ou...

In a time of fear and economic harm, farmers markets remain vital third places where community gathers and showing up helps rebuild safety.

Reflections on Safety, Style and Biking in the Dark (Republished): https://streets.mn/2026/03/12/biking-in-the-dark-2/

New, Minnesota-based technologies promise to make cyclists more visible to drivers during low light. But they may upset some cyclists' sense of style.

National Links: Depaving the Streets: streets.mn/2026/03/11/national-link...

Pavement in Los Angeles, pedestrianizing Oxford Street, urban highways, and more

North Loop Viaduct – Sensible Urbanism and Finances: streets.mn/2026/03/09/north-loop-vi...

When discussing the benefits of better urban planning, the financial benefits to the area must also be taken into account.

National Links: Greener Machines: streets.mn/2026/03/06/national-link...

FRA proposes splitting up Amtrak, Zurich green roof mandate, and truck pollution has health impacts in Australia

Streets Are Third Spaces: A Call to Reclaim Them: streets.mn/2026/03/03/streets-are-t...

This year has underscored the urgency of neighborly connection amid federal violence on our streets. The urbanist solution? Close your block in a way that repairs and ...

Was a pleasure talking to @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy!

Book Club: The Lost Cause: https://streets.mn/2026/03/02/book-club-the-lost-cause/

New York Times best selling author Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss his 2023 solarpunk novel The Lost Cause!