A divided small town in rural Minnesota will be made whole again with a new bridge for all users over a highway and railroad tracks, supported by a grant from the innovative TIGER program. This project will construct a new crossing over a busy railroad and U.S. Highway 10, where a pair of at-grade crossings — the only two in the city and less than 300 feet apart — receive an average of 52 trains per day, resulting in an average of 3.7 total hours when the route is blocked each day.

In Minneapolis, priority lanes and differential pricing have cleared a key interstate during peak hours and allowed more commuters to utilize public transit. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)

On Monday, June 29th the Minnesota Coalition of Transportation for America welcomed community, city, and state leaders to learn more about the T4 America vision for the next federal transportation bill — and how Minnesotans would benefit from a reformed federal transportation program.

1006 Originally uploaded by Transportation for America Mayor Don Ness of Duluth, MN speaks at the kickoff events for Bike to Work Week on Monday Perhaps you’ve heard that Friday is Bike To Work Day. Events will be happening in cities small and large all across the country to encourage people to try biking to [...]

An editorial in the Minneapolis Star Tribune looks at a key factor behind this fall’s downward shift in fuel prices — the changing of Americans’ consumption habits.

While gas prices are sliding down below three dollars across the country, many commuters may continue to save energy and find ways to get around that don’t involve driving a car. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Chao Xiong and Bill McAuliffe.)

In Congressional races across Minnesota and Colorado, high gas prices is the number one issue, and political candidates are looking for easy scapegoats and easier solutions — but few find time to talk about the need for conservation and long-term reform. (New York Times — Kirk Johnson and Monica Davey)

Star Tribune editorial board backs a proposal by state lawmakers to improve communications in state’s DOT, allow for increased salaries, and tighten safety requirements (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

U.S. House approves $1 billion plan, sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), to upgrade nation’s bridges and improve safety measures. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Kevin Diaz)

Nearly one year after the Minnesota bridge collapse, the U.S. House is expected to vote today on a bill sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN) that would authorize $1 billion to rebuild structurally deficient bridges in the national highway system and tighten safety requirements. (Minneapolis Star Tribune – Frederic Frommer)