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  • What Happened at the Latest MnDOT Policy Advisory Committee Meeting?

    There has been increasing pressure from elected officials, members of the Rethinking I-94 PAC, and the public to restore the at-grade options in the next stage of the project process and to fix flaws in the evaluation process and the criteria used to determine which alternatives are studied.

  • Tell MnDOT to Restore the Boulevard and Truly Rethink I-94

    Last week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced their virtual Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on December 9. Open to the public, this meeting will discuss the upcoming public comment period for the Rethinking I-94 project and will have a portion dedicated to public input. This tight turnaround is not conducive to engaging with the communities impacted most by the highway.

  • Take the Latest MnDOT Olson Memorial Highway Survey

    Last week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held two public meetings regarding Olson Memorial Highway. Shortly after, they launched a survey as an engagement tool to understand what improvements community members would like to see for the highway. They have a tight deadline for the survey: it ends Sunday, December 7, at 11:59PM, so…

  • Twin Cities Boulevard Supporters Swarm MnDOT at Public Meeting

    Over one hundred Twin Cities Boulevard campaign supporters attended the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) public meeting at the Wilder Foundation in Saint Paul on Thursday, November 6. Supporters rallied outside the meeting with speakers and protest signs before entering the building and delivering a community petition with almost 3,000 signatures, asking the agency to…

  • Imagine Frogtown & Rondo Returns to Saint Paul this Fall

    The event is hosted by Our Streets, a transportation advocacy organization that previously organized Open Streets Minneapolis. Billed as “more than just a block party,” the event aims to gain community input on neighborhood transportation issues. 

  • Imagine Harrison Postponed Due to Severe Weather

    Due to the severe weather and expected forecast, Our Streets is postponing Imagine Harrison. While we are disappointed we can’t celebrate today, the safety of our community is our highest priority. A new date will be announced at a later time.

  • Near North Minneapolis is Invited to “Imagine 6th” at Harrison Park this Saturday

    Our Streets is hosting two Imagine events this summer in Near North Minneapolis as part of the campaign to “Bring Back 6th.” The transportation advocacy organization started this event series in 2021, aiming to gain community input on Olson Memorial Highway while celebrating the neighborhood with live music, a small business market, art, and other family-friendly activities.

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