Our Streets

Leading toward a future where streets prioritize public health, climate, racial & economic justice for all. Hosts of @OpenStreetsMpls

[D.A. Bullock @BullyCreative]

The one and only Maya Angelou in North Minneapolis at the Sumner Library in 1981 - Bring back OUR neighborhoods yall. Bring back 6th Ave N. ALL power to the people.

[Robin4mpls @robin4mpls]

I joined Rep. Sencer-Mura, @bullycreative, and @WedgeLIVE for a panel with the hosts of @thewaroncars podcast. As a champion of urban highway removal, it was great to sit down and discuss the harmful impacts of I-94 and the fight to replace I-94 with an at-grade option.

[Alex Burns @AlexT_Burns]

"I am pleased to introduce SF 817. This bill will enhance community engagement and strengthen planning processes to ensure that highway investments are environmentally conscious, fiscally responsible, and reflective of the priorities of local communities." - @OmarFatehMN

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

Listen to the Senate Transportation Committee hearing of the Highway Justice Act (SF 817) at 3pm.

https://t.co/oLQdvq0RMC

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

Learn more about how we're strengthening protections in environmental justice communities.
https://t.co/QX7oPaKfbW

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

"[An EIS] can also be based on flawed traffic modeling that ignores traffic increases from induced demand and can even get away with claiming that highway expansion will improve air quality (ridiculous!)."

https://t.co/EZzoqoQJ37

from @UCSUSA

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

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[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

"This decision is not final, and there is still time to restore the boulevard options in MnDOT’s Rethinking I-94 process."

@MnDOT

https://t.co/2MqFcBPAOf

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

When will @MnDOT listen to Near North Minneapolis neighbors and prioritize safety along Olson Memorial Highway?

https://t.co/AsBtSLrHGL

[SierraClubMN @SierraClubMN]

15 MN organizations say NO to @GovTimWalz's proposed $32 million annual funding cut that would drastically undermine expansion of bus service, Bus Rapid Transit, walking, and biking.
This was a centerpiece of the historic 2023 Transportation Law. 🧵1/3

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

"...the share of pedestrians who said they felt safe crossing the intersection increased to 63 percent from 23, Mr. Netsell said."

So why won't @mndot apply for this life-saving grant opportunity in Near North Minneapolis?

https://t.co/PvU636A7NF

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

"Soon after installation, foot traffic increased, overall vehicle speeds declined by 45 percent, street crossing times for pedestrians were cut in half, noise level dropped by about 10 decibels and..."

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[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

@stpguy33 @D4Commish @robin4mpls @JamalOsmanMN @KatieJonesMpls @MnDOT @AnikaBowieSTP @ClareOumou @OmarFatehMN @Ward4STP @melvincarter3 Oh, 100%. And why not in-person?

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

The #RethinkingI94 PAC Meeting is starting now. Some PAC members, @TwinCitiesDSA, and Twin Cities Boulevard supporter are gathered to watch live.

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

@MnDOT WHAT ABOUT THE DIRT was on the bingo card, mark it off!

[Our Streets @ourstreetsmn]

They keep acting like “meeting the purpose and need” is some objective standard, but @MnDOT WROTE the purpose and need.