Twin Cities Streets for People

Yesterday a report from Transportation for America ranked the nation’s most dangerous metropolitan areas for walking. The report (link after the break) makes the case that incomplete streets are a major culprit in the deaths of thousands of Americans every year.

In response to the report, Minnesota Public Radio's question of the day is "Do you feel safe as a pedestrian in the Twin Cities?"

So, head on over to MPR and join the discussion. Let people  know we need complete streets in Minnesota.

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Earlier this month the City of St. Paul released a new draft of the Bike Walk Central Corridor Action Plan. There’s a lot to like in the draft, which lays out an attainable plan that will help direct the transformation of a major corridor at the heart of our cities.

A lot of plans like this come and go without much impact, something we all know too well, but it looks like this action plan is different. It has already helped direct funding to improve biking and walking in the corridor.

That’s why it’s so important for Complete Streets advocates to comment on the draft and make sure the plan is as robust as possible. St. Paul will present a revised plan to the City Council in late November and this is a critical time for our voices to be heard. So read the report, and then tell St. Paul what you think. Comments go directly to Emily Goodman, who works for the City of St. Paul.

Some thoughts on the plan after the break Read more >