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You've maybe heard of the slow food movement, but how about slow
driving? more...
Utopian dream or the future of sharing rides. You be the judge. more...
Doctors and firefighters are so last year. All the cool kids now want to
be planners when they grow up. more...
Car vs. bus efficiency. How many people need to take the bus to
win? more..
Careful what you wish for- the ultimate parking spot. more...
Walk man, and power your iPod. more...
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In Japan during morning and evening rush hour, trains are so full that
"push men" are employed to maximize the number of people per
train. Watch...
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St. Paul Smart Trips
supports and encourages transportation projects and programs that reduce
traffic congestion and air pollution, and offer viable options to driving
alone.
www.smart-trips.org
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Kickoff
spring at our St. Paul Transportation Summit!
Join us and our regional partners to get the inside scoop on the
transportation projects, programs and policy changes that will impact
St. Paul commuters in 2009.
- Employer
Survey Results - Key examples of outstanding programs
from our yearly survey
- Commuter
Challenge - Unveiling of this year's theme, plus
online trip tracking and team information!
- E-workplace - Newly
available telework resources
- Metro
Transit Updates - Park & Ride changes,
proposed
Forest Lake bus service to St. Paul, and more!
- Bike
Walk Week - A preview of this year's Bike Walk to
Work Day festivities in St. Paul
March 18, 11am -
1pm
317 on Rice Park (Downtown St. Paul)
Let us know you're coming: A light lunch will be served at 11:00
am for those who RSVP by March 13.
Spread the word: Download our poster (PDF) for the event that you
can print or share by e-mail.
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MNHS
"Going Places" exhibit: Win tickets for two!
 We're giving away two tickets to a
new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center that traces how the
American passion for mobility has shaped life in Minnesota for nearly
200 years.
"Going Places: The Mystique of Mobility"
provides a place to travel back through time to celebrate the promise
of the new, to reflect on the consequences of the past, and to debate
and dream ways of moving transportation forward into the 21st century.
How to win: Send an e-mail to events@smart-trips.org with the subject "Going
Places" by Friday March 6, 2009 at 5pm.
Learn more: Check out the exhibit information on the MNHS site. Also be sure
to check out the map exhibit that includes old Twin Cities bus and
streetcar maps.
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Complete
Streets policies are gaining momentum!
Last month we introduced many of you to the concept of Complete
Streets, or streets designed for safe movement and crossing for users
of all ages and abilities. Complete Streets are not just for bikers and
walkers, but also designed with transit riders and drivers in mind.
We promised to keep you abreast of developments locally and regionally
towards implementing Complete Streets policies. Once passed, and if
properly enforced, such policies ensure that road projects are made to
accommodate all users.
Here's what's going on around us:
Hennepin County
 Last
month, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted
the first Complete Streets resolution in the state of
Minnesota. The resolution directs the Active Living Interdepartmental
Workgroup, along with other key staff, to develop a County Complete
Streets policy and report back annually on how the policy will be
implemented.
St. Paul
 St.
Paul Councilmember Russ Stark (Ward 4) will introduce a resolution to
the City Council this month to adopt a Complete Streets policy and
request a study to determine the guidelines for implementation.
The study, which would be done with public input by the Planning
Commission in conjunction with the Planning and Economic Development
and Public Works departments, would be due back to the City Council
early next year.
Though the resolution technically aims to adopt a Complete Streets
policy for St. Paul, it also serves to introduce the community to the
important concept of Complete Streets. Councilmember Stark offered,
"The advantage of developing guidelines and an implementation plan
through the Planning Commission is that we can have a thorough
community process and get broader buy-in."
Minnesota
 During
the 2008 Minnesota legislative session, Senator Michael Jungbauer
proposed a study to implement Complete Streets in Minnesota. The
proposal passed and in doing so directed Mn/DOT to conduct the study
which is intended to unite state and local agencies in identifying
benefits, costs, and feasibility in applying complete streets in
Minnesota.
Get involved: Mn/DOT is looking for your input on creating a statewide
Complete Streets policy.
Attend a workshop: Transit for Livable Communities is hosting a
two day workshop led by local and national experts on March 9 and 10.
Find out more details and how to attend.
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