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Speed Limit Reform Spreading Across Minnesota

After the Twin Cities lowered speed limits in the urban core of the region in 2020, a trio of suburban cities are planning to follow. Two of the cities are planning to set some speed limits as low as 20 mph.

February 5, 2021 - Star Tribune

No Sidewalks

Sidewalk Additions Prompt Outrage in Suburban Minneapolis

In the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park, some residents can't fathom the idea of the city spending $3.1 million to add sidewalks in existing residential neighborhoods.

May 4, 2016 - StarTribune

Rerouting the Southwest Light Rail Debate in Minneapolis

The planned Southwest LRT connection between Minneapolis and St. Louis Park is troubled by controversy and a ballooning costs. One writer recently tried to redirect the conversation about the light rail line.

May 5, 2014 - Minneapolis Post

Questioning the 'Wisdom of Crowds' in Minneapolis

In a familiar refrain for anyone who's lamented the veto power of NIMBYs or the added cost of citizen engagement events, one writer expresses concerned about a recent succession of developments shot down by community groups in the Twin Cities.

April 28, 2014 - Minneapolis Post

President Obama: 'We Can't Wait' For Expanded Transit In Minneapolis & Cleveland

Determined not to let 'congressional gridlock slow economic growth', Pres. Obama added two major transit projects to his 'We Can't Wait" initiative: the proposed Southwest Light Rail Line and Cleveland's University Circle – Little Italy Rapid Station

October 4, 2012 - Progressive Railroading

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