Twin Cities Streets for People
About this original series
Twin Cities Streets for People is a new citizen advocacy and education organization working on improving pedestrian, bicycle and transit mobility options for people in the Twin Cities.We are a daily news source, online community and political mobilizer for the Active Living and Livable Streets movement in our region. We are part of a growing coalition of individuals and organizations in cities around the world working to transform them by improving conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.We focus our efforts on information sharing, catalyzing community learning opportunities, and envisioning alternative mobility framework choices that can lead our region to a more sustainable and humane future.We use our energy, talents and resources to engage citizens, advocates and elected officials in working towards a more sustainable, healthy and accessible Twin Cities region. Learn more about our work by visiting:http://www.tcstreetsforpeople.org
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# Episodes
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Episodes of Twin Cities Streets for People
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Dutch work cycle on 1st Avenue cycle track in Mi...
A brief look at a gentleman driving a Dutch work bicycle on 10/19/2009 in Minneapolis, MN.
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Release date
Oct 20, 2009
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Runtime
00:37
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Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
A presentation by Dorian Grilley, Executive Director of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. This presentation took place at a Carver County Community Meeting on June 1, 2009.
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Release date
Jul 16, 2009
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Runtime
16:28
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The Future (result) of Freeway Expansion (the sh...
A look at one potential future for the city of Minneapolis if the 2009 economic stimulus bill expected to be passed by Congress very soon focuses on yesterday's transportation vision rather than building for the needs of the next century.
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Release date
Jan 6, 2009
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Runtime
02:20
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The Future (result) of Freeway Expansion
A look at one potential future for the city of Minneapolis if the 2009 economic stumulus bill expected to be passed by Congress very soon focuses on yesterday's transportation vision rather than building for the needs of the next century.
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Release date
Dec 22, 2008
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Runtime
03:16
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Take a Ride on the Yellow Line
As the Metropolitan Council considers a final design for the Central Corridor Light Rail Line and a rebuilt University Avenue in St. Paul, MN, we take a ride (and a look) at the Yellow Line which runs down Interstate Avenue in Portland, OR for comparison. Interstate Avenue was redesigned with space for transit, space for bicyclists and space for pedestrians and is very similar to University Avenue in St. Paul including having a major interstate freeway running adjacent to it just two blocks aw...
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Release date
Dec 8, 2008
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Runtime
05:48
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Antonio Rosell presentation at Solutions Volume 3
Community Design Group is an urban planning firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning, placemaking and urban design, and community engagement. They work with communities of all sizes to develop people-centered, asset-based and sustainable approaches to mobility and place. Antonio Rosell, director and founder, says that the purpose of the firm's work is to support the creation of humane, interesting, thriving and sustainable environments that allow our communities to grow and prosper...
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Release date
Nov 21, 2008
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Runtime
08:05
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Cyclopath Geowiki Demonstration
Friday November 14 was the official unveiling of "Cyclopath Geowiki," a new wiki-based online bicycle route mapping tool that promises to make it more convenient to plan your next bike trip. U of M researchers Reid Priedhorsky and Loren Terveen introduced the Cyclowiki to a group of public agency staff, planners, local consultants and advocates, giving a thorough overview of the tool's exisiting capabilities and function and of potential improvements and features for future releases.
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Release date
Nov 19, 2008
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Runtime
32:31
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Rep. James Oberstar on transportation policy, bi...
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy "Active Transportation for America" report was presented to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James Oberstar at the National Press Club. The report quantifies the national benefits of bicycling and walking and public demand for an investment in varied transportation choices. It reports that more funding for bicycling and walking can save Americans billions of dollars not only in traditional transportation and health benefits, but in t...
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Release date
Oct 22, 2008
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Runtime
16:38
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