MN: Urban Planning and Transportation
In making MN roads safer, law change sought for safety course
Traffic deaths are trending higher in Minnesota this year after a decline the previous year. Groups pushing for safer roads are convinced a small …
MN transportation sector could be next in line for carbon-free standard
Minnesota already has a law calling for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Now, there's a similar plan for transportation, and a legislative …
MN project part of autonomous vehicles movement for people with disabilities
By Tony Leys for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Co…
New healing space, outreach efforts highlight community safety work in MN
A Minneapolis neighborhood celebrates the opening of a centralized location for community safety initiatives today. The nonprofit behind the effort …
Campaigns bring focus to safety concerns for railroad tracks, crossings
Minnesota is among the top 25 states for collisions at railroad crossings. Safety experts shared common tips to avoid tragedy, and not just for …
Report: Pedestrian Fatalities Remain at Alarming Levels
More than 7,500 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. last year, a 40-year high. A new report is renewing calls to transform transportation systems in …
Congress Faces Pressure to Advance Rail Safety Plan
During National Safety Month, Congress is being urged to take swift action to pass the Rail Safety Act of 2023. The measure aims to prevent future …
EV Accident Response Training Emerges for First Responders
The auto industry and public agencies are looking ahead to a bigger transition to electric vehicles, and it's not just adding more charging stations…
Poll: Minnesotans Want Transportation Options Beyond Roads
A Minnesota bill could surface as early as this week, calling for a proposed tax increase to fund transportation needs. Advocates and local …
Groups: MN Faces a Range of Transportation Needs
Several groups were at the Minnesota Capitol yesterday to highlight transportation issues facing the region, including rural areas. The …
MN Debates Drivers' Licenses for Undocumented People
It's been two decades since Minnesota stopped allowing undocumented people to apply for a driver's license. But there's renewed momentum in the …
MN Debate Licencias de Conducir para Indocumentados
Han pasado dos décadas desde que Minnesota dejó de permitir que las personas indocumentadas soliciten una licencia de conducir. Pero hay …