Independent Study of Boulevard Conversion Options Begin for Rethinking I-94...
Our Streets Minneapolis is funding independent studies of a boulevard conversion on I-94 as part of the Twin Cities Boulevard campaign, a vision to replace the 7.5-mile stretch of highway between...
View ArticleGreen Garden Bakery: Perspective on Olson Memorial Highway
Despite years of support from the Near North Community, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and SRF Consulting Group, Inc. decided not to select BIPOC-led, youth-run Green Garden Bakery for the...
View ArticleFirst Cedar-Riverside Open Streets Spotlights West Bank Public History
Open Streets Minneapolis, the highly-anticipated event series that closes city streets to motor vehicle traffic, will be on the West Bank this Sunday, August 20, 2023. Cedar Avenue from Washington...
View ArticlePublic Statement on Open Streets MPLS Partnership with the City of Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department plans to end our partnership in hosting Open Streets Minneapolis, a hallmark of summer for many Minneapolis residents that Our Streets Minneapolis...
View ArticleLet’s make Lyndale a Street for People
Hennepin County is now planning the future of Lyndale Avenue S between Franklin Avenue and 31st Street. Here is what you need to know about the project and the ways that you can take action to make...
View ArticleOur Streets Minneapolis Proposes a 13-Event 2024 Program to the City of...
Last week, without notice, dialogue, or the opportunity to renew our contract, we were surprised to find out that Minneapolis Public Works was ending its partnership with our organization to host the...
View ArticleOpen Streets Minneapolis Continues its 2023 Season on West Broadway this...
Open Streets Minneapolis, the highly-anticipated event series that closes city streets to motor vehicle traffic, will be in the North Minneapolis neighborhood this Saturday, September 16, 2023. In...
View ArticleCampaign Update: Bring Back 6th
Here is the latest on the Bring Back 6th campaign and upcoming project decisions.
View ArticleOur Streets Minneapolis Partners with Northside Youth Architecture Class
Earlier this year, we partnered with the Best Buy Teen Tech Center in North Minneapolis, a technology-driven safe space for youth ages 13-18 to take classes, internships, workshops, and more.
View ArticleAsk your Councilmember to Save Open Streets
We have been hosting Open Streets Minneapolis since 2011. This year, the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department ended our contract without advance discussion. While this decision jeopardizes the...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know from the Olson Memorial Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) covered the "Purpose & Need" Statement, community engagement measures, and federal grant applications. Here's what this means for the Olson...
View ArticleTake Action for New Nicollet Avenue
Following community input, the City’s project team has developed preliminary design concepts for both the New Nicollet Avenue street and potential public space on the site.Your feedback will help shape...
View ArticleThe Future of Open Streets Minneapolis Remains Uncertain Despite City...
In August, the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department ended the partnership with Our Streets Minneapolis hosting Open Streets Minneapolis, a beloved community event and hallmark of summer for many...
View ArticleMake the Midtown Greenway Accessible for All
Hennepin County is working to improve access to the Midtown Greenway. There is currently no ADA-compliant entrance to the Greenway in the Whittier neighborhood. The county has identified an existing...
View ArticleA Year of Progress Toward Transportation Equity
As the year draws to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey we've been on in 2023. It has been a year of challenges, triumphs, and, most importantly, progress in our...
View ArticleTraffic Cameras Don’t Address the Root Cause of our Road Safety Crisis
We want to reiterate our position and concerns on traffic cameras and automated enforcement as the City of Minneapolis advocates for their legalization.
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2024 Minnesota State Legislative Agenda
The 2024 Minnesota state legislative session begins Monday, February 12, and will conclude in May. This session is a critically important opportunity to build on the progress made in 2023....
View ArticleOur Streets MPLS Receives $1.6 Million Federal Grant for Boulevard Conversion...
A project to “Bring Back 6th” in Near North Minneapolis has received a $1.6 million federal grant as part of the Reconnecting Communities Program, which aims to reconnect communities that were cut off...
View ArticleConverting Stretch of I-94 to Boulevard Offers Many Benefits and Provides...
It is well established that funneling billions of taxpayer dollars toward highway expansion does not solve traffic woes. As Minnesota wraps up its warmest winter on record, a new report shows a...
View ArticleWhat's happening with Open Streets MPLS this year?
The Open Streets MPLS you know and love isn't happening this year. Here's why.
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