Word on the Streets

What's happening with Hiawatha and Lake

You probably know the intersection - potholes, people driving cars coming from every which-a-way, and for folks walking, rolling, and biking through Lake at Hiawatha, it can be a scary experience.

Photo via Eric Roper of the Star Tribune

posted by | November 29, 2017

What you need to know about your property and snow removal

With a few snowfalls already under our belt, it is safe to say winter has arrived in Minnesota. With this in mind we have to think about winter maintenance, parking, and all the other things that affect transportation in a Minnesota winter.

To learn more about the city’s responsibilities during a snowfall or snow emergency and the pitfalls that go along with that, check out Ella’s blog.

Photo credit: Julia Curran

posted by | November 20, 2017

Metro Transit puts sensors on bike racks to track usage in pilot program

On Wednesday November 15 the Bicycle Advisory Committee had their monthly meeting. In the meeting the advisory committee discussed sensors on Metro Transit bus racks, historic streets in relation to Access Minneapolis, the Engineering Subcommittee, and the Hennepin county budget

posted by | November 17, 2017