Pioneer Press

The chairman of the Twin Cities' Metropolitan Council announced Monday plans to use federal stimulus money to fund the bus system rather than "shovel-ready" projects for which they were intended.

The city of Minneapolis wants plans for the collapsed Interstate 35W to include the possible future implementation of space for light rail and bus rapid transit. The state department of transportation, however, has a differing vision.

A new book bills itself as a do-it-yourself guide for residents looking to strengthen the sense of community it their neighborhood.

Similar to a proposal being pushed by Arizona legislators, an economist in Minnesota has cautioned the state over providing too many subsidies and tax incentives to big retailers.

Transportation issues remains a top issue with Minnesotan citizens -- so why isn't the current legislation doing anything about it?

Poll finds support for expanding the public transportation system.

Oregonians don't treat pedestrians as traffic obstacles.

Scientific research supports what many planners have thought true for years -- natural settings are more than "just another pretty space."

St. Paul is getting a $1 billion project for $75 million.

'Backers of a new housing development in rapidly growing St. Croix County intend to share the woods and water with wildlife through a unique effort that many hope will become commonplace.'