A Year of Progress Toward Transportation Equity
As the year draws to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey we've been on in 2023. It has been a year of challenges, triumphs, and, most importantly, progress in our mission to make our streets places where people can easily and comfortably walk, bike, roll, and use public transit.
Read moreposted by José Antonio Zayas Cabán December 27, 2023 |
Make the Midtown Greenway Accessible for All
Hennepin County is working to improve access to the Midtown Greenway. There is currently no ADA-compliant entrance to the Greenway in the Whittier neighborhood. The county has identified an existing path through the Soo Line Garden, a community garden on land owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), which it intends to adapt into an accessible ramp. However, in spite of the county's assurance that this construction would have minimal impact on the garden, and little evidence to the contrary, the gardeners have maintained a strong opposition to this project.
Read moreposted by Our Streets Minneapolis December 14, 2023 |
The Future of Open Streets Minneapolis Remains Uncertain Despite City Council’s Unanimous Budget Amendment
In August, the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department ended the partnership with Our Streets Minneapolis hosting Open Streets Minneapolis, a beloved community event and hallmark of summer for many Minneapolis residents. There was no advance discussion of ending the partnership or the future of the event series.
Read moreposted by Carly Ellefsen December 02, 2023 |