Inspiration from China: https://streets.mn/2025/06/20/inspiration-from-china/

From high-speed trains to bike-friendly infrastructure and an abundance of electric vehicles, China’s cities could offer some valuable lessons.

Walking All the Streets of Nicollet Island: https://streets.mn/2025/06/19/walking-all-the-streets-of-nicollet-island/

In his walking tour of every Minneapolis neighborhood, Max Hailperin details the bridges, architecture and other features of Nicollet Island.

Newsletter: June 18, 2024: https://streets.mn/2025/06/18/newsletter-june-18-2025/

In this issue of the Streets.mn newsletter, learn about why St. Paul needs zoning reform, a grassroots B Line campaign, the second part of the Midtown Greenway history and the aunties of active mobility, plus the latest podcast episodes, events and interesting articles we're reading.

How St. Paul’s Commercial Zoning Rules Hamper the City: https://streets.mn/2025/06/18/how-st-pauls-commercial-zoning-rules-hamper-the-city/

Beyond negative impacts on walkability, restrictive commercial zoning inhibits incremental development and raises barriers for small, independent developers in St. Paul.

The Quarterly Transit Report: June 2025: https://streets.mn/2025/06/17/quarterly-transit-report-june-2025/

Updates and analysis from the recent Metro Transit schedule change that replaced the workhorse Route 21 with the B Line Bus Rapid Transit.

The 2025 Legislative Wrap-up: https://streets.mn/2025/06/16/the-2025-legislative-wrap-up/

Minnesota's 2025 legislative session was chaotic from start to finish. Let's chat with our favorite advocacy organizations about what we accomplished.

Managing Editor Job at Streets.mn: https://streets.mn/2025/06/14/managing-editor-at-streets-mn/

Given a pending retirement, Streets.mn is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic managing editor to usher us into a new era.

National Links: Shared Streets and Shared Homes: https://streets.mn/2025/06/13/national-links-shared-streets-and-shared-homes/

Shared streets legalized in Washington State, the Highway Trust Fund goes broke and how a friend group developed its own apartment building.

Creating Buzz for the B Line: https://streets.mn/2025/06/12/boosting-the-b-line/

The Twin Cities' newest BRT line is an attractive option that could turn more people into transit users — if they know about it!

Allow Corner Stores and Coffee Shops in St. Paul’s Residential Zones: https://streets.mn/2025/06/11/allow-corner-stores-and-coffee-shops-in-st-pauls-residential-zones-part-1-editor-load/

It's illegal to build corner stores and other small commercial spaces in most of St. Paul, thanks to decades-old zoning codes. That should change.