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Our Streets

@ourstreetsmn

4 months

You got a fast car I got a plan to get us out of here

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2 months

Twin Cities Boulevard is practical, not radical. “Reimagining I-94: A Report on Reparative Highway Alternatives & Evaluation Metrics” addresses how removing I-94 would work, what it might look like, and what the community benefits would be.

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2 years

New Twin Cities Boulevard gif just dropped! Join the movement at

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2 years

We are excited to announce the Twin Cities Boulevard, a community vision for @MnDOT 's Rethinking I-94 project. The Twin Cities Boulevard would repair I-94’s harms and bring racial, environmental & economic justice to surrounding communities. Learn more at

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1 year

"It's not the first thing I'm gonna be tackling. It's not the 10th thing I'm gonna be tackling." - @MayorFrey said yesterday on funding a municipal sidewalk plowing program. Translation: Disabled people, low income people, people with strollers, and pedestrians are not a priority

Tom Olsen

@OlsenForParks

1 year

Just saw someone in a wheelchair get stuck on a frozen over and snowy curb cut in downtown Minneapolis. Luckily people were close to help out, but what the hell are we doing? The streets btw are perfectly clear...

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6 months

The budget amendment to fund municipal sidewalk plowing passed unanimously! THANK YOU for advocating for walkable, rollable winters for everyone. #PlowMPLSSidewalks

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3 years

ANNOUNCEMENT 🧵: We’re partnering with the Harrison Neighborhood Association to Bring Back 6th! North Minneapolis has dealt with the negative impacts of Olson Memorial Highway for long enough. It’s time to remove the highway and restore our communities:

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9 months

Thank you for coming to @OpenStreetsMPLS Cedar Riverside. The event was an excellent example of community and the magic that happens when we have a third space to meet and connect with neighbors and can safely bike, walk, and roll.

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2 months

Highlights from the Reimagining I-94 Report 🧵

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3 years

Sections of two Minneapolis parkways – Lake Harriet Parkway btwn W Minnehaha Parkway and W 43rd Street and the northbound lane of West River Parkway between 4th Avenue N and 11th Avenue S – will open for walkers, bikers and rollers and close to car traffic from April 12 to May 31

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3 years

We did it. Your advocacy worked. Hennepin County plans a 4-3 conversion on Lyndale Ave S in spring next year.

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2 years

On days like today, ice & snow make our sidewalks difficult to navigate. Meanwhile, the City plows hundreds of roads for cars. Today we’re announcing a campaign asking @CityMinneapolis to fix this broken system & invest in a city-led snow clearing program

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2 years

SUCCESS! City Council just voted to approve the layout for the Hennepin reconstruction, including restored 24/7 bus lanes on day one. The future of this project now lies with @MayorFrey . Send an email to the Mayor calling on him to approve the design:

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2 years

BREAKING: Minnesota Legislative Delegation calls for 24/7 bus lanes on Hennepin Avenue and asks for no more delay. Read the full letter:

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4 months

Thanks to your advocacy, there will be a #RethinkingI94 Legislative Hearing at the upcoming House Transportation Committee hearing at the Minnesota State Capitol. This is a critical opportunity to testify in front of legislators and @mndot in favor of Twin Cities Boulevard.

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2 months

Reminder: A majority of Twin Cities voters (61%) support a city-funded sidewalk plowing program. @MayorFrey

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4 months

“THE @MnDOT TRAFFIC MODELS ARE INACCURATE AND AND OVERESTIMATE THE PREVALENCE AND PERMANENCE OF TRIPS BY CARS, FALSELY JUSTIFYING POINTLESS, EXPENSIVE HIGHWAY EXPANSIONS”

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3 months

We have incredibly exciting news! #BringBack6th has received $1.6M in federal grant money through the Reconnecting Communities Program 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy and support!

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1 year

Days before breaking ground, @MayorFrey and @MAKMinnesota dropped a watered-down plan for the Bryant Ave S. reconstruction, undercutting years of community engagement and a previously approved plan that aligns with @CityMinneapolis transportation goals.

Margaret Anderson-Kelliher and Jacob Frey Circumvent Community Consent and City Council in Favor of...

Days before breaking ground, Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Works Director Margaret Anderson-Kelliher dropped a watered-down plan for the Bryant Ave S. reconstruction, undercutting years of community...

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1 year

The 7.5-mile section of I-94 between downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul is due for reconstruction. Ask #MNLeg to fund a feasibility study of a highway-to-boulevard conversion for #RethinkingI94 ! 🧵

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@ourstreetsmn

6 months

We are glad to find out the Minneapolis City Council passed funding for the 2024 Open Streets program. Unfortunately, because the council relied on misinformation from the Public Works Department, the funding amount falls well short of the actual cost for hosting the events.

Robin4mpls

@robin4mpls

6 months

City Council just passed the budget amendment by myself and @jeremiah4north to restore funding for @OpenStreetsMPLS ! Thank you to everyone who took action to make it clear that this cherished community tradition must continue. I'll see you at an Open Streets next summer. 💃🏿

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@ourstreetsmn

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The City can do this for the Wolves in a week but @MnDOT can’t install life-saving asphalt art in North Minneapolis?

City of Minneapolis

@CityMinneapolis

7 days

In honor of the Minnesota Timberwolves making it into the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years, we’re celebrating by painting First Avenue downtown and temporarily changing street signs to honor the Wolves.

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6 years

Mayor @Jacob_Frey “I’ve transitioned to biking & walking to work and it’s a joy. We need to make that accessible to more people & are with protected bike lanes” #TCBiketoWorkDay

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2 years

Advocacy success! On Friday, May 6, @MnDOT Interim Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger sent an email that includes a commitment to including a highway-to-boulevard conversion in the #Rethinking94 project options.

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2 years

Join us in asking city council members to override the veto!

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3 months

KEEP THE KMART SITE CAR-FREE Despite the car-free option receiving the most public support in the @CityMinneapolis online survey, Public Works is recommending an auto-centric design that would run car traffic through the Kmart site. Take action:

Support a Car-free Kmart Site!

Your voice is needed to support a car-free Nicollet Avenue through the Kmart site. The City of Minneapolis is planning the future of Nicollet Avenue S through the Kmart site in South Minneapolis....

actionnetwork.org

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@ourstreetsmn

6 years

Mpls Pedestrian Advisory Cmte adopts resolution that “every effort should be taken to convert streets that have 4 or more lanes for cars... to 2 or 3 lanes” when streets are reconstructed or resurfaced because they are “demonstrably safer” for everyone

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@ourstreetsmn

9 months

Thanks to community input, the proposed design for Franklin Avenue includes big improvements, like protected bike lanes and boulevard space.

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11 months

That dang Kmart will soon be demolished, and the City of Minneapolis now has an opportunity to reconnect Nicollet Avenue to keep the new street closed to cars and prioritizes comfortable walking, biking, rolling, transit and greenspace. Project survey:

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9 months

If you'd like to see @OpenStreetsMPLS continue, the best thing you can do is let your Council Member know. Our funding proposal included 5 events, with interest for increased funding to do up to 10.

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3 months

Seems like a good time to remind everyone that we are actively working on regulating vehicle size this #mnleg session, and you can help:

Tell Minnesota Legislators to Regulate Dangerously Oversized and Heavy Vehicles

Minnesota needs to address the pedestrian safety crisis by regulating heavy and oversized vehicles. Problem: Vehicles in America have rapidly become bigger and heavier. Automakers have prioritized...

actionnetwork.org

Orpington Cyclist

@CycleOrpington

3 months

When we had our third child we bought a Komatsu 930E. It's very safe and bigger than both a tank and a F750. My children are very safe. Pedestrians can be wiped off the wheels fairly easily.

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7 years

City is looking at upgrading part of Blaisdell protected bike lane to the city's first planter protected bike lane!

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2 years

@MayorFrey has vetoed the amended layout for Hennepin Ave. S. Including 24/7 bus lanes on day 1!

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2 years

We are disappointed to learn that the Ward 10 & Ward 12 office, along with other transportation advocates, have accepted a compromise resolution with Mayor Frey that leaves the Hennepin Ave S design without full-time bus lanes and no assurance that they will ever be implemented.

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@ourstreetsmn

2 years

We also call on @MplsWard11 Council Member @emilykoskimpls to support the override after disappointingly requesting the vote on the Hennepin Ave. S. redesign be itemized, allowing @Jacob_Frey to veto the amended layout at the expense of businesses and transit dependent community

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3 months

As if it wasn’t enough that the @CityMinneapolis gave the community ONE subpar car free option, @MayorFrey ’s ‘Freudian slip’ is an early indicator the administration is favoring…

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2 years

Can you guess what section of I-94 the rendering is based off of? It's a section of the highway near the Seward neighborhood!

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2 years

After @MayorFrey ’s veto, our commitment to ensuring equitable access to multimodal transportation options remains. We stand in solidarity with working class, BIPOC, and disabled people, students, small businesses and all others who are transit dependent or choose to use transit.

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2 years

Great news! The City released the proposed design for the Hennepin reconstruction, including: ✔️Improved pedestrian facilities ✔️Protected bike lanes ✔️Dedicated transit lanes These elements are a direct result of organizing by @hennepin4people , @MoveMinnesota , & other groups.

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7 years

3rd Ave protected bike lanes have been extended over the River to University Ave! Thanks @CityMinneapolis & @MnDOTnews for making happen

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9 months

‼️ Action Alert ‼️ Now is a critical time to share your support for the Twin Cities Boulevard with decisionmakers. Take a moment to send an email to your representatives.

Ask MnDOT & I-94 Decision Makers to Support the Twin Cities Boulevard

Take action to tell Minnesota Department of Transportation leadership and Rethinking I-94 project decision makers to support the Twin Cities Boulevard. Your message will be sent to MnDOT leadership...

actionnetwork.org

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2 years

Every foot counts in urban areas. Reducing a car lane from 12 ft to 10 ft can effectively control vehicle speeds and improve the walkability of the area - all without reducing the capacity of the road. What Minneapolis streets would you want to see this improvement on?

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22 days

Many PAC members signed an open letter to @mndot Commissioner Daubenberger regarding concerns about the Rethinking I-94 project. The letter, sent yesterday, asks MnDOT to address concerns around the flawed traffic modeling and more.

Many Members of the Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Committee are Asking MnDOT to Address Flawed...

An open letter to Commissioner Daubenberger outlining demands was sent yesterday. Here's who signed—and who hasn't.

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2 months

Full house for @Nerd4Cities at Venture Bikes!

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2 years

"Removing freeways isn’t a radical idea — what’s 'truly radical' was building these freeways through communities in the first place." It's time for Minnesota to join cities across the country and remove our own urban highways.

A vision to replace I-35 in Duluth gains momentum

What started as one student's seemingly far-fetched idea to remove Interstate 35 from downtown Duluth is picking up momentum. The plan is part of a growing nationwide movement to convert freeways...

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@ourstreetsmn

14 days

We are hosting a public forum for community members and elected officials to learn about #RethinkingI94 and share their thoughts on the future with I-94 decision-makers. This event is for anyone interested in the project, especially for those who live along the highway.

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@ourstreetsmn

2 years

During her confirmation hearing, Director @MAKminnesota said 24/7 bus lanes on Hennepin may not be needed immediately due to low ridership. In reality, data throughout the pandemic has shown how vital transit is for working class people and those who can't afford cars.

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9 months

It's important to note that while @OpenStreetsMPLS did not receive funding, funding for "Warehouse District Live" was awarded in 2023 and an additional $600,000 is in @mayorfrey 's 2024 budget draft.

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2 months

What about sidewalks?

Ask Minneapolis Decision Makers to Support Walkable Winters

Like today, Minneapolis sidewalks are covered with snow and ice for a large part of the year. While our streets are cleared by the City or by the state department of transportation, individual...

actionnetwork.org

Mayor Jacob Frey

@MayorFrey

2 months

Our City’s snow crews have been working hard this weekend to keep streets, alleyways, and bike lanes clear. We have close to 60 pieces of equipment out tonight — helping to keep all who use Minneapolis roads & bikeways safe. If you see our crews out, please give them a thank you!

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7 years

Thanks to those who organized a bike lane party today to celebrate street safety. It was free of offensive signs

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@ourstreetsmn

2 years

Our team has pushed for a 4-3 conversion on Lyndale Ave S since 2020. We're happy to share that the pilot conversion will be implemented this Summer! Be sure to to attend the forum hosted by Hennepin County to learn more about the project. Register at:

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@ourstreetsmn

3 years

In place of Olson Memorial Highway used to be 6th Ave North, a vibrant and predominately Black-owned business corridor. Policies rooted in racism led to this community being torn down for the highway… (Photos from the Hennepin County Library)

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@ourstreetsmn

9 months

We would be thrilled to partner with other departments to run the program in 2024. Read more: "Our Streets Minneapolis Proposes a 13-Event 2024 Program to the City of Minneapolis":

Our Streets

@ourstreetsmn

9 months

Council Member Elliot Payne ( @MplsWard1 ) talks @OpenStreetsMPLS at last week's Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting. "It takes more than that $34,000 per event of in-kind services to make these events successful."

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7 years

Because of bike lanes, biking in Mpls has tripled since 2000 & it is 4x safer! Healthier, cleaner, safer city!

Spread of Twin Cities bike lanes excites as well as angers many

Growing network in Minneapolis and St. Paul frustrates critics; supporters say cars can't always be king.

www.startribune.com

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3 months

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight! See you tomorrow at the legislative hearing - 8:30am at the Minnesota State Office Building.

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9 months

"Keeping the community building of Open Streets alive and thriving means the world to us. You might think I’m being hyperbolic when I say this, but Open Streets is the reason we continue to choose Minneapolis as our home." @MinnPost

Why Open Streets is invaluable and must continue in Minneapolis - MinnPost

The event was a relief: This was the Minneapolis we moved here for and the community we wanted had finally started to feel possible.

www.minnpost.com

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@ourstreetsmn

6 years

Let’s get the @midtowngreenway over the river and through the railway to St. Paul!

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7 months

Twin Cities Boulevard is not an anomaly. People all over the country are fighting highway expansion and know a better future is possible. Awesome work, @rethink35 !

Rethink35 - Stop I-35 expansion & demand better!

@rethink35

7 months

INCREDIBLE. Yesterday's Wider Won't Work rally against I-35 expansion was even more stunning than we expected it would be. And it was massive!

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22 days

The @CityMinneapolis City Council Climate and Infrastructure Committee passed the project option that will allow cars along Nicollet through the old Kmart site (concept 1) despite the majority of survey respondents favoring the car-free option (concept 4).

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@ourstreetsmn

1 year

We are excited to share that José Antonio Zayas Cabán has been named the new Executive Director for Our Streets Minneapolis!

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2 years

Let us be clear. This decision to remove full-time bus lanes from the original layout was made by Mayor Frey, Director Anderson Kelliher, & the 5 Council Members who voted twice to block 24/7 bus lanes from being implemented. They should be held accountable for this decision.

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9 months

You've likely heard that @CityMinneapolis plans to end our partnership for this event series, a hallmark of summer for many Minneapolis residents since 2011. We found this out when you did, and are just as surprised.

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@ourstreetsmn

4 years

Last year we pulled data about MPD traffic stops. We found that despite Black and African American people making up about 18% of our population in Minneapolis, Black & East African people made up 45% of stops & were searched 70% of the time.

Insights

Learn more and take action.

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2 years

UPDATE & ACTION ALERT. We've learned that the City of Minneapolis does NOT intend to apply for a Reconnecting Communities grant to study the Twin Cities Boulevard. Learn more & take action here:🧵

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9 months

Read our full Public Statement on @OpenStreetsMPLS Partnership with the @CityMinneapolis :

Insights

Learn more and take action.

www.ourstreetsmn.org

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6 years

Have you had a chance to try the new protected intersection at 2nd & 11th downtown? What do you think?

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1 year

Jeanne Tweet, a Minneapolis resident, environmentalist, and year-round cyclist for over 40 years, was struck by a car while riding her bike on April 5th. The driver did not stop. Jeanne is in the ICU and has a long road to recovery.

Jeanne she was hit by a car while riding her bike, organized by Jody Doree

Hi, my name is Jody Tweet-Doree and I am fundraising for my sister Jeanne… Jody Doree needs your support for Jeanne she was hit by a car while riding her bike

www.gofundme.com

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1 year

As we wait for historic snowfall, we are also anticipating the @CityMinneapolis City Council vote on municipal sidewalk snow and ice removal tomorrow.

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8 months

Open Streets MPLS is a cherished community tradition where neighbors meet neighbors, learn about their community, and experience a car-free environment. It is a hallmark of warmer weather that doesn’t require you to spend a penny to enjoy. Take Action:

Save Open Streets Minneapolis!

The future of Open Streets Minneapolis is in jeopardy. Take action to ask the Minneapolis City Council to restore the Open Streets event series in 2024. Our Streets Minneapolis has proudly hosted...

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Open Streets MPLS

@OpenStreetsMPLS

8 months

If there is enough public pressure, the Minneapolis City Council can include funding for Open Streets Minneapolis in their budget amendment in November. Take action:

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7 years

Here is rendering of 11th Ave with curb protected bike lane--being looked at by the City for 2018

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6 years

Hennepin Ave will be reconstructed for the first time since 1986 including wider sidewalks and bike lanes!

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11 months

Ready to support #TwinCitiesBoulevard at the PAC meeting today. @MnDOT

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6 years

Check out these new cement barriers on the protected bikeway on 11th Ave S downtown! #bikempls #worldcarfreedaympls

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1 year

As snow falls later this week, much of #MPLS will become inaccessible due to unclear sidewalks. Snow and ice restrict mobility for people with walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, etc. If just one property neglects to clear its sidewalk, an entire block can become inaccessible.

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3 years

Not requiring activated buttons was an easy and effective way to immediately make the streets better for folks walking and rolling. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We will follow up with @CityMinneapolis .

Joe Mitchell

@joewmitchell

3 years

The lights on Riverside have reverted to beg-button-activated, even though the city hasn't taken down the signs that say otherwise. Cc @OurStreetsMpls & @happifydesign

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“… I-94 was anything but the status quo when transportation authorities displaced 6,000 residents and demolished Black neighborhoods to build it. There’s no reason we couldn’t make an equally impactful decision now, but in a better direction.”

People vs. cars: The I-94 debate is more important than you think • Minnesota Reformer

Major infrastructure like I-94 is constructed by and for the public and it behooves us to question whether or not we are building in a way that will create thriving communities people want to live in.

minnesotareformer.com

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6 years

10th Ave Bridge near U of M will be redone in 2019/2020. Here’s proposed design: 😊

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3 years

THANK YOU from the Our Streets Minneapolis team to every one of you who came out to make Open Streets Lyndale 2021 a success!! #OpenStreetsMpls #OpenStreets

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7 years

#NewProfilePic

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2 years

The data is clear, full-time bus lanes are needed DAY 1 on Hennepin Ave S. @MayorFrey and @MAKMinnesota knew this, yet they hid this information from the public while justifying their decision to remove 24/7 bus lanes from the plan. This is unacceptable.

Wedge LIVE!™

@WedgeLIVE

2 years

A slide from March 3 shows the city has analyzed the risk to transit performance that results from converting the bus lane to parking. Moderate to high risk most of the day. You can guess why it wasn't presented to the City Council's Public Works & Infrastructure Committee.

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23 days

✨New name, fighting for equitable transportation all the same✨

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4 years

It's past time for a 4-3 lane conversion on Lyndale Ave S. We're renewing our call for @Hennepin County to make this quick, efficient change to Lyndale Ave S immediately. We urge you to join us. #FixLyndale

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2 months

The @OpenStreetsMPLS you know and love isn't happening this year. Here's why.

What the !@$* happened with Open Streets MPLS?

The Open Streets MPLS you know and love isn't happening this year. Here's why.Email Mayor Jacob Frey ([email protected]) and your City Council Mem...

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5 years

The Federal Reserve parking garage was denied. Thanks to everyone who raised your voice in opposition, esp. those who took the lead on organizing, including our friends at @SierraClubMN & @MetroStability . We’re thrilled to see our local community stand up for places for people.

Wedge LIVE!™

@WedgeLIVE

5 years

4-4 tie. Rockwell breaks the tie, denies the CUP.

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1 year

We are thrilled that the legislative directive on municipal snow and ice removal passed unanimously through the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee yesterday. If you sent an email, shared with friends, joined us canvassing, or donated—THANK YOU! #plowMPLSsidewalks

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2 years

24/7 bus lanes have been removed from the Hennepin Ave S design. With the layout coming to a vote this Thursday, we’re calling on project decision makers to STOP THE DELAY and restore the original design including 24/7 bus lanes. Take action:

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6 years

Every intersection is a crosswalk - even if it's not marked! Thanks for the reminder, @MnDOTnews .

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3 months

Minneapolis residents deserve to be at the center of our democracy. Unfortunately, we’re currently one of the few charter cities in the state that doesn’t allow ballot initiatives or referendums.

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7 years

Washington Ave protected bike lanes from Hennepin Ave to 5th Ave S are now open!! Truly world class! Thx @Hennepin !

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@ourstreetsmn

2 years

We delivered 550 postcards to @MayorFrey with @hennepin4people ! Thank you to everyone who volunteered and took action to support the redesign. Take the final action step at:

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@ourstreetsmn

2 years

We’re glad to see so much excitement for the Twin Cities Boulevard vision! Thank you to Council Member Robin Wonsley Worlobah and all the others who joined us for the canvass launch today ☀️ #rethinkingi94

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7 months

Beloved former Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak agrees that losing Open Streets MPLS would be crushing. Take action to #SaveOpenStreets - we only have a few days until City Council budget amendments are due. @MayorFrey @MAKMinnesota

TikTok · Our Streets

Check out Our Streets’s video.

www.tiktok.com

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@ourstreetsmn

2 years

On July 11, Public Works Director @MAKMinnesota sent an email to the City Council in response to the recent data request which revealed that Public Works omitted these slides, which show the importance of 24/7 bus lanes, from the 5/19 PWI Committee meeting. Read the email here🧵

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@ourstreetsmn

3 months

Executive Director @YesWayDrJose , Principal Engineer of @tooledesign Lucy Gibson, and Jon Commers with @Visible_City present the initial findings of the feasibility study of Twin Cities Boulevard to the #mnleg Transportation Committee. Results: A better future is possible.

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@ourstreetsmn

7 months

Tomorrow, the @CityMinneapolis City Council will meet for a public budget hearing. These are the Council Members that support funding @OpenStreetsMPLS , and more importantly, those that have not yet publicly voiced support.

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@ourstreetsmn

3 years

Lyndale Ave S continues to be a street that does not put people first. Hennepin County continues to ignore our call to carry out an immediate 4-3 conversion. Today, we are calling on Hennepin County to tell us what the plan is to #FixLyndale . We have three specific questions:

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@ourstreetsmn

9 months

There's been a lot of talk about @OpenStreetsMPLS this week, but one thing is certain: the event series is invaluable to Minneapolis communities. Listen to Marcus Kar of @YouthFarmMN talk about @OpenStreetsMPLS Glenwood.

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@ourstreetsmn

7 months

We know what’s around the corner. @MayorFrey and @MAKMinnesota did not include funding for municipal sidewalk plowing, despite it directly supporting Transportation Action Plan goals set by @CityMinneapolis .

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@ourstreetsmn

2 years

UPDATE: Project leaders ignored the opportunity to study corridor-wide solutions for repairing I-94’s harms. With Rethinking I-94 moving forward, we submitted an RCP application to conduct a boulevard conversion feasibility study. Learn more & take action:

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@ourstreetsmn

5 years

We did it! The Federal Reserve abandoned their plans to build an 800-space parking ramp downtown Minneapolis. The President of the Federal Reserve cited a lack of community support as a reason they abandoned the project.

Federal Reserve abandons plan to build 800-space parking ramp in North Loop

After opposition from neighbors, city planners rejected the project 5-4.

www.startribune.com

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