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Transportation

‘This is an emergency’: Public transit riders talk sustainability, social issues

‘This is an emergency’: Public transit riders talk sustainability, social issues

Public transit in the Twin Cities has fewer riders but more drug use, weapons complaints and uncivil behavior. MPR News Host Angela Davis talked with transit leaders, including the new Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III, about how to restore safety and rebuild the system.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minneapolis city officials outline plans to address awful pothole season

Minneapolis city officials outline plans to address awful pothole season

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city crews will be working additional overtime and weekend hours to address what's been a terrible season for potholes in the region.
by MPR News Staff

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Roundabout row: MnDOT's plan for London Road in Duluth riles residents

State transportation officials are moving ahead with a plan to remake a stretch of London Road in Duluth — the gateway to the North Shore — despite many residents’ objections to one of three proposed roundabouts.
by Dan Kraker

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Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio

Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio

The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.
by Emily Olson

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How dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know

How dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know

Over the past week, turbulence caused one death on a business jet and seven hospitalizations on a commercial flight. Here's what to know about how to keep yourself safe and why turbulence happens.
by Kaitlyn Radde

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Minnesota transit agency is testing a new electric bus from Turkey 

Minnesota transit agency is testing a new electric bus from Turkey 

The shape of things to come in public transportation looks like a big loaf of bread on little wheels, if a new electric bus being tested by the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is any indication. 
by Tim Nelson

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Nice Ride shuts down pioneering Minneapolis bike share program

Nice Ride shuts down pioneering Minneapolis bike share program

When Nice Ride launched in 2010, Minneapolis was one of only two American cities to have public bike sharing. The program helped pioneer the concept of micromobility, which has evolved to include electric scooters and e-bikes. But without a corporate sponsor, Nice Ride is shutting down.
by Amy Felegy and Matt Sepic

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