Community Pressure on MnDOT is a Tangible Path Forward for Twin Cities Boulevard

Community Pressure on MnDOT is a Tangible Path Forward for Twin Cities Boulevard

The virtual Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting last month showed a massive disconnect between community feedback and the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) recommendation to remove boulevard conversion, or “at-grade,” options from the Rethinking I-94 project. Elected officials expressed concern and frustration on behalf of their constituents. A public comment period lasted hours, with over…

Call for Request for Proposal

Call for Request for Proposal

Our Streets seeks an organization experienced in community engagement with deep roots in North Minneapolis to support outreach and co-creation activities in and around the Harrison Neighborhood in Minneapolis. The selected partner will lead and collaborate on various aspects of the Bring Back 6th initiative, with responsibilities grouped into four key categories: Communications, Advocacy, Organizing/Canvassing,…

Calls for Request for Proposals

Calls for Request for Proposals

Our Streets is releasing a request for proposals (RFPs) for partners to assist in developing the Bring Back 6th campaign. Review and apply for the following open requests for proposals. Production and Post-Production Services: National Freeway Fighters Summit and Cornel West Rally Visit Our Streets is seeking proposals from qualified filmmakers or production teams to…

Ask MnDOT to Apply for Asphalt Art Grant

Ask MnDOT to Apply for Asphalt Art Grant

In 2023, we asked the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to apply for a Bloomberg Philanthropies asphalt art grant for the Olson Memorial Highway & Van White Boulevard intersection. Although the City of Minneapolis expressed support for asphalt art on Olson, because MnDOT owns the right-of-way, MnDOT needed to approve the project. They failed to apply…

Save Twin Cities Boulevard

Save Twin Cities Boulevard

The Minnesota Department of Transportation intends to remove at-grade boulevard options from consideration for Rethinking I-94. Take action to keep the Twin Cities Boulevard vision alive.

Public Comment Removal, Biased Traffic and Air Quality Information Raise Concern Amongst Elected Officials

Public Comment Removal, Biased Traffic and Air Quality Information Raise Concern Amongst Elected Officials

On Friday, November 8, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held a virtual meeting of the Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is made up of elected officials from the communities that border the Rethinking I-94 project corridor, a 7.5-mile stretch of highway between Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul that is up for redesign. While…

Stop the 252/94 Expansion

Stop the 252/94 Expansion

Tell MnDOT and your elected decision-makers that demolishing homes to increase highway lanes and pollution is unacceptable. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is moving forward with plans to expand Highway 252 in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. MnDOT’s proposed options would demolish dozens of homes and businesses, increase toxic pollution in communities of color, worsen safety issues…

“Imagine” Event Series Comes to Cedar-Riverside this Sunday

“Imagine” Event Series Comes to Cedar-Riverside this Sunday

The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but there’s still festival fun to be had in Cedar-Riverside this weekend. The previous organizer of Open Streets, Our Streets, is hosting the final “Imagine” event of the season. Imagine Cedarfest will be at the intersection of Cedar and Riverside Avenue this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5…

MnDOT Olson Meeting Prior to Imagine 6th Event Shows Promise

MnDOT Olson Meeting Prior to Imagine 6th Event Shows Promise

MnDOT said a “walkable main street” scored highest with community members, which was mirrored in community engagement activities on Saturday. On Thursday, August 8, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held a virtual meeting of the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) for their Olson Memorial Highway project. The PAC is made up of elected and appointed…

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