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by COLSLAW5
February 5th, 2025, 8:08 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Federal Building & Post Office redevelopment speculation
Replies: 6
Views: 557

Re: Federal Building & Post Office redevelopment speculation

i never realized the post office was expanded in the early 90s adding on the whole back half of the main building. the parking ramp got added in the 70s
by COLSLAW5
February 4th, 2025, 2:12 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1848
Views: 1110475

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Also just noticed that they are now showing a two way bike lane on 6th ave into the north loop that was not there in municipal consent plans
by COLSLAW5
February 4th, 2025, 2:02 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1848
Views: 1110475

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

I have been watching the construction on this bridge and screaming to myself that they should just be doing all the work for blue line so its good to see someone else thinking ahead
by COLSLAW5
February 3rd, 2025, 10:32 am
Forum: Updates - Announcements - Problems - Suggestions
Topic: Forum Maintenance & Technical Issues
Replies: 401
Views: 167070

Re: Forum Maintenance & Technical Issues

Not sure if it is a me thing but the browser icon on the tab is not showing for me anymore. Just showing the generic globe on chrome
by COLSLAW5
January 31st, 2025, 3:44 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1822
Views: 1153159

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Also went by the bike path between Hiawatha and Nokomis the other day. I didn't realize their planned infrastructure upgrades were actually happening. The path is already moved and the piers are poured for the new bridge across the creek.

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/park-care-improvements ...
by COLSLAW5
January 31st, 2025, 3:36 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1822
Views: 1153159

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

love the comments, the bridal veil pkway and trail are actually shown as a tunnel in alt 2. Because of that i feel like that just wouldn't provide as comfortable of an experience as a trail bridge
by COLSLAW5
January 24th, 2025, 1:36 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics
Replies: 281
Views: 278197

Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics

Man that is so sad, it is insane that anyone ever view on street painted lanes as acceptable in a winter climate. But I suppose people didn't think people would bike in the winter. As this is my first winter riding its amazingly reliving to get to a separated bike path. As someone who is confident ...
by COLSLAW5
January 23rd, 2025, 3:49 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics
Replies: 281
Views: 278197

Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics

I'd saw the last one was 54th street in southwest minneapolis in 2018. so disappointing to ride that road with parking spots that are never used and a painted bike lane that disappears in the winter
by COLSLAW5
January 23rd, 2025, 8:01 am
Forum: Minneapolis - South, Southwest, and Uptown
Topic: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics
Replies: 281
Views: 278197

Re: Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor - General Topics

man imagine if minnehaha had been rebuilt like Bryant. That would probably be one of the best areas in the city
by COLSLAW5
January 15th, 2025, 11:53 am
Forum: Updates - Announcements - Problems - Suggestions
Topic: UrbanMSP Patreon live - please consider supporting
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: UrbanMSP Patreon live - please consider supporting

you should set up yearly contribution options too. I think you would get less credit card/processing fees doing that.
by COLSLAW5
January 10th, 2025, 12:38 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 3108
Views: 880439

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

You sorta described the better bus routes program which honestly could also be sped up. I think an understated upgrade that ABRT brings for faster service is Transit Signal Priority. To do that you have to upgrade signals along the route which are controlled by the city or county. Also there is a ...
by COLSLAW5
January 10th, 2025, 9:18 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 3108
Views: 880439

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

Unfortunately it really comes down to the fact that these projects tend to cross several cities and county infrastructure. Because of that the coordination on funding and planning is frustratingly complex. I agree that we should be shortening public comment periods but when you need to get approvals ...
by COLSLAW5
January 9th, 2025, 1:05 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 3108
Views: 880439

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

I think the hard part is that cities and counties are wanting to line up whole road reconstruction efforts so that creates rigid timeline to follow those projects.

Also interesting to see that they are starting a process to review existing lines for potential updates
by COLSLAW5
December 30th, 2024, 8:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5418
Views: 1462764

Re: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT

Seeing as this is a conversation between drivers I would almost lean towards it being "2 routes" in driver only. Since they bid their routes it would make sense that one driver could bid just the extension and one the existing green line. still would be a one seat ride for the passengers but a ...
by COLSLAW5
December 20th, 2024, 9:30 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 3108
Views: 880439

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

Don't know if this is new news but Metro Transit plans on identifying 3 new corridors for BRT in 2025. Fingers crossed the 18/nicollet ave makes the list first.

Also 2025 openings

Gold line - Saturday, March 22

B Line - Saturday, June 14

E Line - Saturday, December 6
by COLSLAW5
December 20th, 2024, 9:29 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5418
Views: 1462764

Re: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT

Construction is 80% complete. Track install has started in the Kenilworth tunnel and they are saying they that train testing could begin in late 2025.