Met Council

Metro Transit should be freed from the Metropolitan Council

Dr. Schultz’s recent article gave much valuable history and analysis about the Metropolitan Council. I don't conclude, as he did, that the Metro Council should be elected. I’m writing...

The Failed Promise of the Met Council

The choice is not between the Met Council we have and no regional governance at all; it is...

Welcome Tom Horner to the Minneapolis Times

The Minneapolis Times is excited to announce that Tom Horner will be regularly contributing to our publication. When I...

A Case for Re-Evaluating Bus Rapid Transit Over Light Rail in Minnesota

By Matthew Bruns As Hennepin County continues to grow and evolve, so must our approach to public transportation. The...

Senior transit fares

My personal inflation rate will be a bit lower as of Jan. 2. On that date Metro Transit...

The Myth of Placemaking

"as helpful as placemaking has been in creating attractive urban spaces, it may not be  the answer to solving the dilemma that cities now...

Should Minneapolis be a 15-Minute City?

It is time for the City to stop making land use and transportation system changes that are harming businesses and focus on building a...

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